This is the ONE thing we should NEVER do to our nails… and it’ll probably come as a surprise

WHILE some of us are blessed with the ability to grow long, healthy nails, others are cursed with stubby, peeling ones that break at the drop of a hat.

But these days it doesn't matter what camp you're in - a quick trip to a nail bar for a set of gels or acrylics can cover up a multitude of sins, leaving you with a glossy set of talons you can show off with pride.

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But are these Shellac treatments and gel manicures causing our nails more harm than good?

Thankfully, celebrity nail artist Britney Tokyo has put our minds at rest.

Apparently, the manicures themselves will cause no extra harm to your nails.

And she should know - she's worked her magic on countless celebrity hands including Rita Ora, Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian.

But it turns out there could be a very simple reason your nails aren't as strong as they could be.

Britney, who has more than 125,000 followers on her page, has revealed the worst possible thing we can do to them.

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And it may well surprise you.

She told : "Having nails done are not bad for your nails, but incorrectly removing them can lead to damage.

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"I never want anyone to peel off their gel or acrylic nails! By peeling off, the original nails can get severely damaged, and very thin."

She advises people to remove the varnish by soaking their fingers in nail removal acetone.

Britney added: "Also, never bite your nails."

Just in case you nibblers thought you'd got off scot-free.