Nail Care

Nail length is mainly a matter of personal preference, but certain factors can affect how often they need to be cut. What should you consider when deciding when to trim your nails?

By Gina Fisher

Regular trimming isn't the only important part of caring for your fingernails; keeping them filed also has some key benefits. How does this step help keep your fingernails healthy?

By Shannon Cicero

A pair of perfectly manicured hands can add the right finishing touch to your outfit. Then again, ragged, dry and cracked cuticles can ruin the entire look. Luckily, keeping cuticles moist and healthy is much easier than you'd think.

By Sarah Siddons

Nail infections may not sound particularly serious, but they can be painful and can easily spread to surrounding tissue. But how do you know if your nail is infected, and how do you treat it?

By Susan Sentry

You've probably torn a fingernail or toenail before, and you know how frustrating and painful that can be. But how can you treat torn nails to help them grow back quickly?

By Christina Pander

Those pointy-toed heels may look great, but they can wreak havoc on your feet. If you have a red, swollen toe, it may be an ingrown nail, but how do you treat this often-painful condition?

By Christina Pander

Cracked, splitting nails can be unsightly and sometimes even painful, but how can you treat this frustrating condition?

By Shannon Cicero

It's easy to take your nails for granted, but don't make the same mistake with your cuticles. Mistreating those little strips of skin on your nails can lead to more trouble than they're worth.

By Elizabeth Whitmore

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

By Susan Sentry

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

By Susan Sentry

If your brittle nails could talk, they would probably demand more protein or moisture. How can you get it to them and keep your nails happy and healthy?

By Jacob Silverman

Sometimes, you just can't seem to help yourself. You resolve to quit biting your nails only to find your fingers looking ragged and bloody at the end of the day. How can you kick your nervous habit?

By Shanna Freeman & Colleen Cancio

You notice a white dot on your fingernail. You try to scrub it off and realize the little white dots are not paint; they're actually part of your nail. What could they be?

By Jason Nell

Whether trimmed or long, polished or plain, your nails say a lot about the state of your health. What warning signs are literally at your fingertips?

By Maria Trimarchi & Jennifer Sellers

Your toenails and fingernails can suffer from a variety of problems. The good news is that by following practical recommendations, you can keep your nails problem-free. Learn about home remedy secrets to maintaining nail health.

By Editors of Consumer Guide