Nails and your state of health; Brittleness, fungal infections are some causes of discoloring.(LIFE - HEALTH)

The Washington Times | February 28, 2006 | Copyright

Byline: Shelley Widhalm, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Licensed nail technician Nancy Nguyen says she turns away customers who want acrylic nails if their natural nails are unhealthy. And if she sees nails that are brittle or weak, she recommends forgoing nail polish and using a nail hardener instead.

"When I start to see nails grow, I know I'm doing a good job and they're taking my advice," says Ms. Nguyen, a Silver Spring resident who works at a nail salon in Capitol Heights.

Ms. Nguyen is not alone in keeping an eye out for unhealthy-looking nails. A few ...

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