If you long for well-manicured hands and your short, broken nails just aren't cutting it, you may be considering acrylic nails. But are acrylic nails safe? See more »

Every now and then, a story will appear in a magazine or on the local news about the threats posed by salons. These stories usually focus on potential threats to customers -- a dirty footbath or poorly sterilized instruments. But what about the manicurists themselves? See more »

Fingernails are an odd thing if you really think about them. What are they there for, anyway? And why do we file, buff and paint them outrageous colors? Nails are for more than decoration, though. Did you know that they can indicate if you have serious health problems? Take our quiz to find out what could be wrong if you have yellow or purple nails. See more »

Your nails are handy for so many things -- scratching itches, peeling oranges, drumming on tables. But what do your nails say about your health? And what can you do to keep them strong and healthy? Do your hands a favor and take our quiz. See more »

Maybe you only think about them once a week when selecting a shade of OPI enamel, or perhaps you think about them daily because you're trying to quit biting them. No matter how often you think about them, what do you really know about your nails? See more »

Though hangnails may seem rather insignificant in the grand scheme of health problems, they can become infected and lead to a handful of other issues. Fortunately, there are many ways to avoid hangnail hazards. See more »

Nail health is more than just a cosmetic matter -- it can be a window to your overall well-being. What changes in your nails' appearance are worth contacting a doctor about? See more »

If you're a parent, you might have noticed that your child's fingernails always need clipping, whereas your broken nail is taking weeks to grow back. Why do some nails grow quicker than others, and how fast do nails really grow? See more »

Nail biting is a common nervous habit, especially in children, but can biting your nails cause health problems? See more »

It's common knowledge that sun exposure can cause sunburns, wrinkles and even skin cancer, but is the sun also bad for your nails? See more »