Every women love to take good care of their nails, whereas, men don’t care about Nails as they just trim their nails, but women’s love to grow their nails and apply nail polish on them to make them look more beautiful. So, In this article we will discuss facts about nails!
But, do you know that there are many facts about nails which every men and women should know about. It would be very interesting to know about them as many people are very much unaware about just how amazing their fingernails are. They are so much more than just pretty thing that grows out of your fingertips.
Related Interesting Facts About Nails
So, Here are some Mind Blowing Facts About Nails:
1. Nail that you paint or look from the top of the finger is just 1 part of the nail, there are many other parts.
2. Our whole body sweats, every part of our body sweats, but Nails don’t sweat.
3. Women’s nail grow much faster than anyone and anything during pregnancy.
4. Nail biting is a nervous habit and is called as Onychophagia.
5. It is possible to get cancer on your nails.
6. Conditions like anemia, psoriasis, arthritis, and melanoma are some health conditions that detects through your nails.
7. Nails don’t breathe, they are dead as they are made of dead cells. 100% oxygen that helps your nail grow comes from blood and not from air.
8. Finger nails grows faster than the toe nails.
9. Finger nails growth rate is 3.5 mm, whereas, toe nails growth rate is 1.6 mm in a month.
10. Making of nails and hair is from same stuff and that is keratin.
11. Use cuticle oil regularly to prevent lifts and breaks.
12. Nail grows faster in summer season as compared to winter season as in summer your body produces Vitamin D which is important for nail growth.
13. The first ever nail salon was opened in 1878, which was named as ‘Mrs. Pray’s manicure.’
14. Earlier, lower classes people can’t wear colors which were used by royal classes people. If any lower class people do so, then it was considered as punishable.
15. Earlier in China, the nail color was also used as a distinction of rank and dynasty.
16. Stress and anxiety can effect your nail health and weakens it because stress causes difficulty for your body in absorbing the nutrients which are good for nail health.
17. Drink enough water as it affects your nail conditions.
18. Nails which constantly break and peel off are because of drinking less amount of water.
19. Your age also affects the nail growth. The older you are the slower your nails will grow.
20. The longest fingernail in India was of a man. It was 48 inches (1.22 m) long.
21. Your dominant hand nails grow faster.
22. Typing on keyboard with long nails stimulates nail growth. So will massaging do.
23. The first manicure record was around 4000 years ago.
24. Every 100 days, finger nails grow half an inch.
25. Men’s nail grow faster than women’s nail.
26. It is myth that gel ruins your nail. Picking off your gel nail paint ruins it.
27. If you want to achieve long lasting gel polish then nail prep is very important.
28. It is myth that your nails need a nail polish break to breathe.
29. Nails are the window to the entire body.
30. Dermatologist can tell a lot about your health only by looking at your nails.
31. It is a myth that cutting cuticles or pushing them back is harmless. But, they help seal the gap between the skin and nails and prevents entry of germs and bacteria.
32. Your nails need blood to survive.
33. The slowest growing nail is the thumb nail and the fastest is the middle finger.
34. It is myth that acrylic nails mistreats your natural nails. It depends on you. If you not rip them off or visit a professional to remove them then it your natural nails are safe.
35. The most expensive nail polish is $250000 naming black diamond nail polish.
36. The manicure was not invented by a woman, but it was invented by man.
37. Nails are at the end of the fingers to provide support to the fingers end. So, that we can pick up things easily.
38. Nails protect the last bone of the fingers from countless knocks.
39. It is a myth that applying vitamins on your nail will help them to grow faster. The true fact is that vitamins ingested through food helps in nail growth.
40. White spots which appear on your nail are due to calcium deficiency.
41. Filing your nails once a week helps them to grow faster and also improves its health.
42. The first ever nail polish was made with flower petals.
43. Reason for semi circles on your nail:
As we know that nail is made up of keratin. There is a layer of living tissue at the base which is known as the nail matrix. This nail matrix secretes this keratin protein and the skin beneath this nail matrix is very thick which blocks the pink color from the blood vessels below.
44. What does the color of your nail paint says about you?
- Red: dramatic and is a statement of glamour.
- Blue: Youthful, joyful, and full of excitement.
- Black: Trendsetter, kind of person who is hard to handle.
- Pink: Bold, sexy, and playful.
- Orange: extrovert, and a person who is loved by everyone.
- Yellow: attractive and a person with a unique style.
- Purple: artistic personality, confident, strong and free-spirited.
- Brown: kind of person who has a lovely and friendly nature and is full of energy.
- Green: adventurous and courageous person.
- Grey: classy women, and well informed.
- Colorful: a person who is always ready to go for a party, friendly, and high-spirited.
- White: classy women with pure soul and simply attractive.
45. Nails are weaker when they are wet. So, we should file or cut only when your nails are completely dry.
46. Why do we cringe by scratching nails on chalkboard? Just the thought of it is also enough for that cringe feel!
The reason is that our body is build to loathe the sound of finger nails on a chalkboard and because of the way ear canal is constructed.
47: White nails depict you have liver problems like jaundice.
48. No half moon on nails depict means a weak thyroid.
49. If you see bent nails, it means there is deficiency of Vitamin B-12 and iron in the body.
50. If you see discolored and brittlenails, then it may cause nail fungus.
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