Quiz: Nail Problems Solved
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on August 28, 2023
Question 1/13
The best way to file your nails is:
- Gently sawing back and forth
- Swiping in only one direction
Question 2/13
What could be causing your peeling, weak nails?
- Drinking too much caffeine
- Not getting enough vitamins
- Filing them wrong
Question 3/13
Which ingredient should you look for in a nail hardener?
- Formaldehyde
- Calcium
- Nylon
Question 4/13
Nail lotions can actually weaken your nails.
- True
- False
Question 5/13
Are you imagining it, or do the nails on one hand grow faster than the other?
- All in your head
- It's for real
Question 6/13
When your manicurist reaches for the cuticle clippers, you should:
- Ask them to be careful
- Tell them to just push them back
Question 7/13
If a manicurist does cut your cuticles, what’s the first thing you should do when you get home?
- Dab with alcohol
- Apply cuticle cream
- Both of the above
Question 8/13
There’s nothing you can take to strengthen your nails.
- True
- False
Question 9/13
What you eat can affect the shape of your nails.
- True
- False
Question 10/13
Which polish color can yellow your natural nails?
- Pale pink
- Dark red
- Both of the above
Question 11/13
You should give your nails a break from polish every few weeks.
- True
- False
Question 12/13
Hangnails should be removed as soon as you notice them.
- True
- False
Question 13/13
Always cut toenails in a rounded shape, following the contours of your toes.
- True
- False