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by Im Alec has abandoned this account on December 12th, 2006
Hair and nails themselves are no longer living in any normal sense of the word. They are produces by growing cells at the root of the hair or under the cuticle of the nail, which steadily push out new hair or nails. If you injure a nail and make a mark on it, you will see that mark move down the length of the nail until you have to trim it off. Likewise, if you suffer a severe illness, your body will produce poor-quality hair while you are ill, and this can be seen growing out through your hair.
by justme32 loves the weekends on December 12th, 2006
Of course they are living. They grow dont they. They grow through the same processes as everything else on your body ie cell division.
by grapes67 on March 22nd, 2010
Your fingernails are composed of laminated protein layers of keratin. Nail growth starts out from the area at the base of the nail and under your cuticle. New cells grow and compact up against the older cells. They become hard (compacted) and are eventually actually pushed out toward the end of your fingertips.
This is why you usually have to wait months to see significant changes to your nails. You can more easily effect the "new" nail growth under the cuticle. This new nail will take time to grow out. Keep looking after this area under the cuticle and your nails should stay healthy looking.
Source:
http://www.FlexiNail.com
How much do you tip your manicurist?
by Curiosity didnt kill the cat. I did. on January 30th, 2011
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does anyone know anyways to make your nails stronger after having fake ones???
by Alysia on May 4th, 2010
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How much does getting ur nails done cost?
by msspacey123 on May 14th, 2010
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Why is it bad to bite your nails?
by AnonymousGirl on February 4th, 2011
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how to get perfectly manicured nails without the trip to the salon?
by curiousalem on March 17th, 2011
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