Avoid these nail no-nos and you’ll have a perfect 10 in no time.
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Strong, clean nails look healthy and fresh but gettingand maintainingthem isn’t easy.
Here, nine things you should avoid so you can achieve the nails of your dreamshigh five!
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“Use a fidget toy or something similar to distract yourself from the temptation.”
Instead, Kandalec recommends opting for a waterless manicure.
Russian manicures are all dry as well, and of course a gel mani is a great remedy too.
“The nail plate expands, but the polish does not, so this also can cause chipping.”
Once the product lifts, it damages the keratin-rich top layer of your nail, weakening it.
The sweet spot is normally every two to three weeks.
“Keep your nails at a manageable length and file them in one direction to prevent splitting.”
“It strengthens your nails, extends your manicure, and helps to prevent hangnails.”
Aim to use it daily, but even a couple of times a week makes a big difference.
Her fave: Essie on a Roll Cuticle Oil.
“But that does even more damage to your nails, and the damage is tough to repair.
Usually, you just have to wait for your nails to grow out.”
If you do need help removing fake nails,read our how-to.
