How Much Do You Really Know About the Tip of Your Nail?

If you’ve ever scrolled past a broken nail pic on IG and thought, “Why does this always happen right at the tip?”—you’re actually talking about the free edge. Anatomically, it’s the part of the nail plate that extends past the hyponychium (that thin skin seal at the tip of your finger). It’s 100 % dead keratin—no blood supply, no nerve endings—which is why you can cut it without any pain. Its thickness and shape determine how much stress your nail can take before it splits. If your free edge suddenly turns translucent or peels in sheets, it could be dehydration, iron deficiency, or over-filing red flags. To Keep It Strong? Square tips concentrate force on the corners (bye-bye side splits). A soft square or oval distributes stress. #NailCare #NailCareTips #NailCareGuide