Unsightly nails
A horizontal line (or Beau’s line) can be a sign of past illness or poor nutrition — or that you’ve hit your nail with a hammer. But if they keep appearing, take steps to improve your health.
Spoon-shaped nails that curve outwards can be a symptom of anemia. And nails that are pale at the cuticle and brownish-red at the tip could mean your kidneys are struggling.
