I just read a reader who suggested wearing single-use “rubber” gloves to keep their fingernails clean when gardening.

Long, prettily painted fingernails have been considered the epitome of feminine beauty for decades, but lately the trend has been reaching new lengths as longer and more intricately designed finger ...

While we can admit that long nails are very cute, they tend to harbour all sorts of bacteria and dirt easily. This can cause infections and you definitely wouldn't want to deal with that. We know that ...

Prioritize nail hygiene for overall health and self-care. Simple practices like keeping nails clean and dry, regular trimming, and moisturizing prevent infections and brittleness. Avoiding nail-biting ...

I’m sure we have all heard our nail technicians tell us to look after our cuticles better – but do we do it? Probably not.

The woe of breaking a nail is a common plight many women share. But for some, nail breakage isn’t a one-off problem caused by door slams and knife slips. Instead, it’s a constant issue of brittle ...

Even after handwashing, bacteria often remain under the nails. They’re bold and glamorous, but beneath them lie bacteria and fungi that could harm your health. According to Jeffrey Kaplan, a biology ...

While there is no optimal nail shape for nail health, strength, and growth, it may help to cut fingernails straight across with slightly rounded edges. However, rounded edges on toenails can increase ...