Nails

FINGERNAIL 101!!

Fingernails grow from the matrix. The nails are composed largely of keratin, a hardened protein (that is also found in hair). As new cells grow in the matrix, the older cells are pushed out, compacted and take on the familiar flattened, hardened form of the fingernail.

The average growth rate for nails is 0.1 mm each day (or 1 centimeter in 100 days). The exact rate of nail growth depends on numerous factors including the age and sex of the individual and the time of year. Fingernails generally grow faster in young people, in males, and in the summer.

Fingernails grow faster than toenails. The fingernails on the right hand of a righthanded person grow faster than those on their left hand, and vice versa.  The best way to take care of nails is trim them regularly,vitamins, and keeping nails moisturized because the nails can dry out.  Is your nails in need of some TLC?  Leave a question or comment below

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