Some lucky folk are able to grow their natural nails long, and while it’s impressive, it can also come with issues. The longer the nail, the more prone it is to breakage and chipping. Since your hands are one of the body parts used the most on a daily basis, something simple such as typing on a keyboard or doing dishes can cause your nails to break. When you have one short nail while the rest of your nails are long, your hands can look wonky. And, while it can be an easy fix at the salon, keeping your nails short will prevent unnecessary stress on them.
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According to the founder of the nail polish line Olive & June, the best way to keep nails from chipping is to have them short and filed in a rounded shape, per Makeup.com. “Think round, oval, squoval, or even almond. Round and squoval nails are most resistant to breakage because there are no sharp edges that can cause weak points in the nail,” the expert advised.
