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Do finger and toenails grow faster as you age?: The scientific truth behind nail growth

While many might believe the myth that hair and nails grow faster with age, the opposite is actually true. Research indicates that the rate of linear nail growth decreases by about 0.5% per year after age 25, meaning the process slows down significantly over a person's lifespan. This answers the question: **Do finger and toenails grow faster as you age?** No, they grow slower.