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— How nails get damaged26 July 2026

The Free Edge Tells the Truth About Past Treatment

Peeling and cracking at the free edge usually reflect months of previous damage.

The free edge is the oldest part of the nail.

Peeling, layering, and cracking here are rarely about what happened this week — they are the result of what happened over the last several months.

Published 26 July 2026

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