Your nails might seem like a purely cosmetic detail, but doctors often see them as tiny windows into your overall health.

However, while long nails might look elegant, they can also pose several health risks that are important to be aware of. Taking care of your nails is not just about appearance; it’s also about ...

Nails quietly reflect what’s happening inside the body, and as the years go by, their structure and behavior naturally change ...

She’s tough as nails — and she shows it. A woman on TikTok has revealed how she navigates life with her extraordinarily long and bejeweled acrylic nails. ”A lot of people ask me if my nails are heavy ...

Applying oils like vitamin E or coconut oil can help hydrate nails and prevent ridges from forming. Regular cardiovascular ...

You’ve tried everything—expensive strengthening polishes, countless supplements, and religiously wearing gloves for household chores. Yet your nails still split, peel, and break with frustrating ...

Clinical presentation: Pitting, nonspecific onycholysis (lifting of the nail from the nail bed), hyperkeratosis (thick nails), and yellowish-brown spots under the nail plate should prompt ...

ESSENCE’s Beauty School column highlights the experts who are keeping the hottest beauty trends of the past and present alive. In each episode, talent will break down the stories behind our favorite ...