Why doesn’t everyone keep their nails short when it’s the healthiest thing to do?

[Anonymous]

If they’re short, you won’t get dirt and bacteria and other gunk up there, also, it promotes strong, healthy nails. If they’re longer they’re prone to breaking and just for visual aesthetic I just think it looks much better cut close.

[NamerOfStars]

Utility- short nails can't actually DO much. Nor are they healthier- they're still dead, which is why you can cut them without screaming. It's also possible, strange as the idea might seem, to wash your hands. We have this thing called "water" now...

[Babygirl_S]

Mine are short and I thought that was unattractive.

[Bethany22]

Even when they're manicured and long?

[Anonymous]

Free will