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About nails:

The lifetime of an adult nail is four months.

Nails grow 20 percent faster in summer than in winter. This is true even in climates where the temperature doesn't change much from season to season.

Nails grow faster on the dominant hand; for most people, that's the right hand.

Typically, nails grow faster on the longer fingers than on the shorter ones.

Women won't like this one: men's nails grow faster than women's nails.

Calcium accounts for less than .001 percent of the nail plate, which contains 3.5 times more sodium than calcium.

It doesn't help nail growth or nail health to add calcium or salt to the diet.

Pits in the nails can be an early sign of psoriasis, although the condition may never progress past that stage. Dry, sunny climates help alleviate the symptoms of psoriasis.

Cutting cuticles does neither prevents nor eliminates hangnails.

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About nail products:

The first documented occurrence of nail polishing took place in 3000 B.C. in the area that today is China.

Ancient Egyptian and, later, Roman military commanders painted their nails to match their lips before going into battle.

Modern nail enamel formulas were adapted from car paint technology developed after World War I.

Because oil and moisture on the nail plate cause polish to peel and chip, oil helps the nail after a manicure but not before. Polish lasts longer on nails that are "de-oiled" and dehydrated with an acetone-based cleanser before polishing.

Vitamin supplements that promise "nail health" neither help nor harm the average person's nails.

Eating a generally healthful diet will keep nails looking the best they can, but eating certain foods makes no difference in nails.

Black nail files are created from silicone carbide and are

Pearly and shimmering enamels are created with micronized herring fish scales. The industry has tried to develop a synthetic ingredient with the same effect but has not yet succeeded.

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MYTHS ABOUT NAILS:

When it comes to nail health, many people have age-old information they were told and have always believed. We hate to break the bad news, but a lot of it is probably false. Think your nail needs to "breathe" between salon appointments? Convinced that gels are healthier than acrylics? Wrong. Keep reading below as we debunk some of the most common nail myths.

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MYTH: YOUR NAILS NEED TO "BREATHE":

The nail bed is already made of dead cells, which don't need oxygen, so the whole "let your nails breathe" advice is unfounded. As long as you are visiting a salon that is safe and sanitary, the only thing that will happen to your nails if you wear a lot of nail polish is yellow staining, which you can easily remove in a number of ways.

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MYTH: THE WHITE SPOTS ON NAILS ARE CAUSED BY A CALCIUM DEFICIENCY:

These spots are called leukonychia and are not caused by calcium deficiency. It is actually caused by nail damage from things like poorly taking off your gels or acrylics or misusing harsh tools.

MYTH: GELS ARE BETTER FOR YOUR NAILS THAN ACRYLICS

Both contain formaldehyde, xylene toluene, and other toxic chemicals that aren't necessarily good for your nails, so one is not healthier than the other. It all depends on safe application and the removal process by you or your nail tech, so make sure you are well-informed on how to remove gels properly.

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MYTH: CUTTING YOUR CUTICLES WILL MAKE YOUR NAILS GROW FASTER

While it's true that removing the cuticle skin will make you nail appear longer, that's about the only truth there is to that myth. Cuticles act as a barrier against infection, so cutting them increases the likelihood of infection to the nail bed. Gently pushing back your cuticles after applying a specific cuticle remover or oil is all you need to do.

MYTH: THE MORE YOU FILE YOUR NAILS, THE HEALTHIER THEY WILL BE

This depends how you file them. You should never file side-to-side or use a harsh file, as this causes friction and can damage the nail plate. Filing in the same direction will give you the desired shape and won't cause nail plate breakage. Only use a fine-grit nail file or crystal nail file; they are a little more expensive but worth it.

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MYTH: PUTTING NAIL POLISH REMOVER IN OLD NAIL POLISH WILL MAKE IT LAST LONGER

This instant solution to gloopy nail polish has been around for years, but will actually make matters worse and decrease the shelf life of the polish. Investing in a nail polish thinner will improve the quality of a nail polish and make it last longer. However, if the polish is gloopy beyond repair and the thinner isn't working after two attempts, it's time to throw it out.

MYTH: NAIL PRODUCTS CAN PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL VALUE TO YOUR NAILS

Only food can provide nutritional value to your body internally. Cosmetic products can protect the nail, but vitamins infused within a formula cannot provide nutrition to nail plates externally. The only way to truly care for your nails is the obvious one: eat up and eat well. But don't forget to moisturize those cuticles!

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