Kara Jillian Brown is the Beauty Editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from Editorial Intern, to News Writer, to Beauty Writer. She earned a ...

They become brittle, thicker, and often turn yellow. Brittle toenails can break easily, creating an opening for a fungal infection to take hold. Fungal toenail infections often start from the same ...

What is an ingrown toenail? Ingrown toenails, a condition also known as onychocryptosis, occur when the edge of a toenail cuts into the tissue surrounding it or when the skin around a toe grows ...

White matter and other changes around the toenails and fingernails can occur with psoriasis or nail fungus. However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and ...

With spring on the horizon, you might be feeling like a fresh manicure is in order. Thankfully, there's no shortage of inspiration now that the 2025 nail trends are in - and painting a very stylish ...

Having a loose toenail or fingernail can be a troubling symptom, especially if you don't know what caused it. Usually, getting a loose nail is a gradual process that only impacts part of the nail.

Lucy Notarantonio is Newsweek's Senior Lifestyle and Trends Reporter, based in Birmingham, UK. Her focus is trending stories and human interest features ranging from health, pets and travel.

Chrome is one nail art trend that just won't quit. For Valentine's Day, choose a polish that turns pink or red in certain lights for that festive flair. Pink doesn't have to feel too precious.

Nails may hurt due to an infection, nail biting, injury, or other causes. Treatment depends on the cause and may involve home remedies and medical treatments. Nail pain may be due to temporary ...