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Our nails can be canvasses for the latest nail art and important indicators of other health conditions. Whether you’re looking for manicure ideas or you need to know what that dent in your nail bed means, you can find both here

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This Woman's Dip Powder Manicure Left Her Nails Bloody, Swollen, and Oozing Pus

This Woman's Dip Powder Manicure Resulted in an Infection—Here's How That Can Happen

Read this before you book that salon appointment.
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A Bruise on This Woman’s Fingernail Turned Out to Be an Aggressive Form of Skin Cancer

A Bruise on This Woman’s Fingernail Turned Out to Be an Aggressive Form of Skin Cancer

Your nails can tell you more about your health thank you think.
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Khloé Kardashian Claps Back at Mom-Shamers Who Say Her Nails Are Too Long: 'I Manage Just Fine'

Khloé Kardashian Claps Back at Mom-Shamers Who Say Her Nails Are Too Long: 'I Manage Just Fine'

“It’s annoying when people talk about my nails.”
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This Man's Nails Look Dented—but Are Actually a Symptom of Something More Serious

This Man's Pitted Nails Turned Out to Be a Chronic Skin Condition

The tiny dents had been developing over three years—and doctors diagnosed him with psoriasis.
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Nail Polishes That Claim to Be Free of Toxins May Still Contain Harmful Ingredients, Study Says

Nail Polishes That Claim to Be Free of Toxins May Still Contain Harmful Ingredients, Study Says

It's smart to look for nail polishes that don't contain dangerous chemicals. But sifting through meaningless marketing claims can be tricky.
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This Woman Posted a Photo of Her Curved Nail on Facebook—and Had 'No Idea' It Was a Sign of Cancer

This Woman Posted a Photo of Her Curved Nail on Facebook—and Had 'No Idea' It Was a Sign of Cancer

After posting a photo on social media, one woman learned that her clubbed nail was actually a surprising symptom of lung cancer.
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More Nails

How to Remove a Gel Manicure Without Destroying Your Nails

How to Remove a Gel Manicure Without Destroying Your Nails

Gel manicures look fantastic and can last two full weeks without chipping. But when you are finally ready to change your nail color, the gel can be really hard to remove. Watch the video to learn how to take off the polish without weakening your nails.
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How Nail Biting Can Affect Your Health

7 Scary Gross Things That Can Happen to Nail Biters

You may want to think twice before putting your fingers in your mouth.
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The Truth About Gel Manicures–and 5 Ways to Make Them a Little Bit Safer

The Truth About Gel Manicures–and 5 Ways to Make Them a Little Bit Safer

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The Gorgeous Nail Polish Shade You’ll See Everywhere This Month

The Gorgeous Nail Polish Shade You’ll See Everywhere This Month

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This Surprising Pantry Staple Can Fix a Broken Nail

This Surprising Pantry Staple Can Fix a Broken Nail

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A Fish Pedicure Caused a Woman's Toenails to Stop Growing and Fall Off, According to Her Doctor

A Fish Pedicure Caused a Woman's Toenails to Stop Growing and Fall Off, According to Her Doctor

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