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Even the best manicure is vulnerable to harsh treatment when you don't protect your nails before tackling dirty jobs like swamping out the garbage disposal. With good care -- and maybe a clear top coat applied every few days -- a manicure can last as long as a couple of weeks.

A common misconception is that nail growth can be helped with the addition of calcium your diet. Calcium actually accounts for less than .001 percent of the nail plate, which contains 3.5 times more sodium than calcium.

Did you know that the French manicure is the most well-known type? It traces its roots back to Paris at the end of the 19th century.

It’s important to remember that your natural nail will need time to breathe every so often. For best results, consider only wearing your acrylic nails for a few months at a time, then allow your natural nails to breathe for a month.

Did you know the condition of your nails can be an indication of many different illnesses, like hepatitis, heart disease and even fluid building in your lungs? Pay attention to those nails.