1. Fingernails grow faster than toenails.
On average, fingernails grow about 3 millimeters per month, while toenails grow only about 1 millimeter per month.
2. Your dominant hand's nails grow quicker.
The nails you use more often (usually on your dominant hand) tend to grow slightly faster thanks to better blood circulation.
3. Nails are made of keratin.
The same tough protein that makes up your hair and the outer layer of your skin.
4. Cold slows nail growth.
Nails grow faster in warm weather and slower during colder months.
5. Men’s nails usually grow faster than women’s.
Though pregnancy can temporarily boost nail growth in women due to hormonal changes.
6. Stress can change your nails.
Severe stress, illness, or injury can cause ridges or lines called Beau’s lines to appear on nails.
7. Nail color says a lot.
Healthy nails are generally pinkish with a lighter half-moon near the cuticle (the lunula). Yellowing or dark streaks can signal health issues.
8. The middle fingernail grows the fastest.
Of all your fingers, the nail on the middle finger tends to outpace the others.
9. Ancient nail polish came from China.
As early as 3000 BCE, people in China used a mixture of beeswax, egg whites, and natural dyes to color their nails.
10. Cutting nails doesn’t make them grow faster.
It just keeps them neat — growth rate depends on blood flow, age, health, and genetics.
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