I'm a nail expert and women have no idea how much damage they're causing with this one seriously bad habit - and thousands are doing it Experts are warning women to stop picking their nail polish off immediately READ MORE: The health benefits of a manicure By Amanda Bechara For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:40 EDT, 14 June 2024 | Updated: 01:40 EDT, 14 June 2024 e-mail View comments Experts are warning women to stop picking their nail polish off immediately if they want to avoid irreparable damage to their nail beds. Speaking to FEMAIL, Jenny Wiles, a global trainer from Mavala Switzerland, said picking at old nail polish is a 'complete no-no', especially for those who get synthetic treatments. 'Peeling away polish and/or synthetic treatments like gels or shellac causes micro-trauma for the nail and ripping it off literally takes layers off your natural nails,' she warned.
'This in turn thins the nail and leads to further damage and potential infection.' Doctors are also warning against the simple act, with Dr Dana Stern, a board certified dermatologist, saying it has a 'knock-on effect on the nail bed and root, which sees critical blood and nutrients flow reduced'. 'Start by giving your nails daily attention and care – you will see an immediate improvement' 'I have experienced clients who think they are peeling just polish, but in fact are peeling chunks of their natural nail, leaving the nail bed exposed,' she told The Huffington Post .
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