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Nail Anatomy

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The Cuticle Cutting Debate That’s Dividing the Nail World

August 6, 2026 Nail Anatomy

The cuticle cutting debate is louder than ever, and it turns out most of us have been misidentifying our cuticles for years. The tissue you've…

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What comes back after damaging nails

Damaged Nails: What Heals and What Stays

August 4, 2026 Nail Anatomy

Not all nail damage heals the same way. Discover why some damaged nails recover fully while others develop permanent changes, and how injuries to the…

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finger nails growing crooked

Why Do Nails Grow Crooked and What It Means

July 16, 2026 Nail Anatomy

Why do nails grow crooked? The answer starts in the nail matrix, the hidden tissue that controls growth direction. Genetics, past injuries, age, and matrix…

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Natural fingernails on a dominant hand showing healthy nail growth and length

Dominant Hand Nail Growth: What Science Says

July 13, 2026 Nail Anatomy

Do nails really grow faster on your dominant hand? Science says yes, mostly. Discover the role of blood circulation, the nail matrix, and why some…

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middle finger fingernail grows faster than any other nail on your hand

Nail Growth Rate: Why Some Nails Grow Faster

July 9, 2026 Nail Anatomy

Your middle fingernail grows faster than any other. Nails grow 20 percent faster in summer. Your dominant hand outpaces the other by 10 percent. The…

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Nail matrix damage

What Happens If the Nail Matrix Is Damaged

June 22, 2026 Nail Anatomy

The nail matrix is the hidden growth centre behind every nail you have ever grown. Understanding what happens if the nail matrix is damaged, and…

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