Nails
Your Nastiest Nail Issues SolvedWe all deal with chipped polish and a hangnail here and there. Next time you have a nail issue that's truly gross, here's what to do about it |
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To fix a splitting nail, Bailey says you want to clip and file your nails when they're wet. To avoid making the split worse, file in the direction of nail growth, which is from the sides to the middle. "Nails are made of layers and they're also made of parallel ridges that grow from the cuticles to the ends," she says. "You want to go with the growth -- not against it."
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very useful article
by venenumletalis Monday, April 8, 2013 at 12:09PM Report as inappropriate
Amazing! Never thought of using "Bag Balm" for ridges and yellowing or floss for ingrown toe nails. Genius!
by GigiSD Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 07:01PM Report as inappropriate
Hate when my nails split.
by Squidney Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 03:55PM Report as inappropriate
Interesting read
by Candice11 Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 12:51AM Report as inappropriate
This was a very informative article.
by Lili04 Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 11:31PM Report as inappropriate
Yuck but good to know as I am dealing with a little fungus under left big toe. Under control thanks to tips above.
by Ydabney Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 06:34AM Report as inappropriate
I hate when my nails turn yellow from nail polish...always wear a base coat:)
by amber.flute Friday, January 11, 2013 at 01:47PM Report as inappropriate
Nasty!
by LittleBunny Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 10:01AM Report as inappropriate
Useful tips for sure!!
by sharon_siqueiros Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 08:01PM Report as inappropriate
Good information, I'm so glad I came across this article. I could definitely benefit from one of these tips
by Chantilly Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 12:38AM Report as inappropriate