For regular upkeep between trimmings, you can lightly smooth and shape any uneven nails or rough edges by filing. Just be sure to file in the same direction, as dragging the file back and forth ...

Some nail shapes lend themselves better to longer nails than others; ... "Really, what keeps your nails strong and healthy is regular maintenance and hydration," Sonya Meesh tells us exclusively.

After all, the nails should be stable and not break despite the narrow, tapered ends. Gel or acrylic are best suited for this. But even if you manage to grow long nails, you can shape them with a file ...

Shape abnormalities. ... Regular observation of nail appearance offers both patients and physicians valuable information that complements other clinical assessments and laboratory findings.

I usually get sets with extensions and gel nail polish, but I recently tried a Brazilian manicure. It's done with regular polish and is known for its messy application process. I have a renewed ...