Grooming and adornment of the nails has become very popular among women in modern
society. It has been estimated that Americans spend more than $1.5 billion a year
on nail care and nail cosmetics.
Nail care ranges from simple buffing of the nails to a basic manicure to sculptured
artificial nails. The nail is important not only for its cosmetic attributes, but
also serves structural and functional purposes for the fingertip, such as assisting
fine motor tasks, sensation of touch, and protection of the distal phalanx.
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