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brittleness
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In addition to damage that can occur from gel and acrylic nails, brittleness, thinning, peeling and splitting can also be caused by biting, picking, and harsh chemicals.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).—
Michelle Rostamian,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Friability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friability. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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