Also, the cuticular seal of the nails should be intact, and the nail plate should adhere to the nail bed, says Dr. Thomas Stringer, a dermatologist with MedStar Health. “Fingernails, along with the ...

There is no greater disappointment than having a nail chip after spending weeks trying to grow them out. Handwashing, exposure to household cleaning products, regular acrylic and gel manicures, and ...