We’ve all heard them before but even the most well-intentioned advice can be misleading.
White marks on your nails mean you have a calcium deficiency...
Knocking the nail plate, which traps air beneath the nail bed, causes the white spots. The only way to correct this is to wear a nude colour until the marks grow out. (Undercover by Leighton Denny was developed with this in mind).
Nails need a rest so they can breathe, once in a while...
Nails do not get tired and they definitely don't need to breathe so there is no need to rest your nails from this season ‘must have’ colours!
Nail extensions damage nails...
Nail extensions do not damage nails but inexperienced nail technicians do. You don't blame the scissors if you get a bad haircut! Never ever remove your own nail extensions, this should always be done properly by a professional.
However
These are some strange but true nails facts…
- Your nails grow faster in the summer than in the winter.
- In the past some nail enamel manufacturers used fish scales for pearling nail polish.
- The longer the finger the faster the nail grows.