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How Fast Do Nails Grow? Key Facts on Fingernail and Toenail Growth Rates

How Fast Do Nails Grow? Key Facts on Fingernail and Toenail Growth Rates

Whether you're growing out your nails or recovering from an injury where one has fallen off, knowing nail growth rates helps set realistic expectations for regrowth.

How Fast Do Nails Grow?

Fingernails grow about 2 to 3 millimeters per month, with a full regrowth taking roughly three months. That's approximately three times faster than toenails. Nails on your dominant hand also grow slightly faster than those on your other hand.

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