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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Zahna Eklund

'I've been growing my 12-inch nails for 30 years - I love the attention they bring'

A woman with 12-inch fingernails has revealed the best thing about having long nails is the "attention" she gets from people who stop and ask her questions about her unique look.

Cordelia Adams, 59, has been growing her nails out for more than 30 years after she decided to make the leap in 1989 because she loved her mum's long nails so much.

At their longest, Cordelia's nails were 16 inches, but she now keeps them at an impressive 12 inches and makes sure to trim them every now and again to get them back to her desired length.

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