7 Tips for Strong and Healthy Nails
Photo: The Painted Nail1/7Avoid Irritation
"Never chew, bite, or pick your nails or cuticles. If it ever gets to that point, give yourself a mini mani."
Photo: The Painted Nail2/7Use a Base Coat
"Always use a base coat! It protects your nails from staining and yellowing, plus it can make your nails longer, stronger, and ridge-free."
Photo: Tweezerman3/7Check Cleanliness
"If you go to a salon for mani/pedis, make sure the tools they use have been sanitized or sterilized, and files and buffers are single-use only. Fungus is never in fashion!"
Photo: Red Carpet Manicure4/7Carefully Remove Polish
"If you have weak or brittle nails, soak-off gel is a perfect option. Just make sure that when they're being removed, it is done properly, meaning no electric filing or drilling, or soaking your fingers in a bowl acetone. That way, it protects your natural nails and keeps them looking fabulous."
Photo: The Painted Nail5/7Hydrate
"Cuticle oil is your best friend. It has many purposes and can refresh and hydrate your manicure or pedicure."
Photo: Deborah Lippmann6/7Moisturize
"Always moisturize with a product that contains SPF so your hands and nails will look glamorous forever."
Photo: MAC Cosmetics7/7Buff and File
"And of course, the number one can't-live-without product is a nail file and buffer. Choose one where one side is 150 grit, and the other side is 240 grit to buff. That way, if you ever break a nail, you won't resort to picking or chewing your nail off!"
