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Perceptions of Nail Care Behavior and Troublesome Nails

This study aimed to explore perceptions of nail care practices and problematic nails among adult men and women, as well as to assess nail salons' understanding of these issues based on their experiences. To achieve this, a questionnaire survey was conducted with a total of 230 adults in their 20-60s. After excluding poorly answered surveys, data on 210 subjects were utilized for the final analysis. The results revealed the following findings: When it comes to nail shape preference, both men and women showed a preference for rounded nails. Regarding nail length, the preferred length was ‘1mm’. However, many respondents admitted to cutting their toenails short, which often results in ingrown nails. In terms of troublesome nails, ‘ingrown nail’ was common. When asked if they had sought nail care for such nail issues from a nail care specialist before, approximately 10% responded ‘Yes’. When asked where they had received nail care treatment for such issues, ‘hospital’ was the most common response, followed by ‘nail salon’. This suggests that when experiencing such symptoms, individuals typically seek treatment at a hospital first before considering a nail salon. Once they have received nail care from a nail care specialist, they become aware that nail salons also offer such services. Additionally they expressed positive sentiments about receiving nail care at a nail salon based on their experiences. Therefore, it is essential to raise awareness about the availability of specialized nail care services for troublesome nails offered by nail salons, which could contribute to the growth of the nail care industry. It is anticipated that further studies will be conducted on training programs for troublesome nail care.