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by Jill Schuck

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Symptom: Peeling nails
Cause: Constantly applying and removing nail polish will cause nails to look dry, according to Schoon. And frequent hand washing can also contribute to nail peeling.

Fix: "If you keep doing new manicures, you'll end up removing the natural oils that maintain moisture in the skin and nail plate," Schoon says. Instead of switching hues every other day, keep the color you have. He also recommends adding a few drops of oil to your nail polish remover to counter its drying effects, and he suggests rubbing even more nail oil onto the nails after removing polish. To solve the water damage issue, wear rubber gloves when washing dishes and keep hands/nails constantly moisturized with a rich cream. Try Kiehl's Unusually Rich-But Not Greasy At All-Hand Cream With SPF 10, $15.50).

Photo: Courtesy of hooked-on-nails.com

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Wow those photos of nail problems are quite disgusting. Ugh. But it's good to know what exactly it is the article is describing. Good tips too. Thanks!

by venenumletalis Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 03:37PM Report as inappropriate

I am hugely appreciative of not only this story but all the info here on the Total Beauty website. Thanks so much for taking the time to keep us up to speed.

by bksc Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11:32PM Report as inappropriate

I have peeling nails at the very ends but I already know it's comes from having my hands in cleaning products everyday. I need to wear cleaning gloves more often.

by EricaC123 Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 12:10PM Report as inappropriate