Here’s Why You Keep Getting Hangnails—and What to Do About It
Nail experts share common hangnail causes and pro tips on how to treat them. For as tiny as they are, they sure can be a nuisance. So what causes hangnails in the first place, and whats the best approach for getting rid of them? Photo:Grace Cary/Getty Images What Causes Hangnails? Hangnails have varying causes, but one of the biggest culprits is dry skin, says nail artistLinh Ngo. Another common cause of hangnails is damage to the fingers and nails, Ngo adds....