Ugly side of nail beauty: The silent killers in stick-ons, acrylics, gels and excess filing

JadaKenya CEO and founder Janet Mwangi displays her nails during the interview on July 9, 2024, in Nairobi.

Photo credit: Photo| Billy Ogada

Last week, during my routine nail appointment, I found myself entranced by the sight of another woman’s nails. They were unnervingly dark, a stark contrast to the vibrant colours around us. Curiosity gnawed at me, and I couldn’t resist asking my nail technician, “Why are her nails like that?”

She glanced at the woman’s hands and replied with a mix of concern and knowledge.

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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.