Genetics, age, and overall health are some of the reasons nails grow fast. Nails are composed of a tough protein called “keratin” that also serves as protection. The base, which is the nail matrix, ...

Warmer weather may slightly increase nail growth due to better blood circulation. However, a physician's decades-long study ...

Growing out my nails has never been my strong suit. Until recently, I could barely make it a few weeks before breaking one while doing something as untaxing as zipping up my jeans, let alone facing ...