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The Surprising Reason Your Nails Look Like Crap

Here's a hint: It all comes down to cuticles

by Melanie Rud Chadwick  |  COMMENT

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Treat Cuticles While You Do the Dishes
Treat Cuticles While You Do the Dishes It's common knowledge that wearing gloves while doing dishes is a must to protect your hands and nails, but you can even take it one step further and create a quick DIY treatment, says Kallens. Grab any oil you have on-hand in the kitchen -- olive, coconut -- and pour a little bit into a pair of latex gloves. Slip those on, top with a pair of dishwashing gloves, then get to scrubbing. "The warmth from the water coupled with the double-layered gloves helps the oil penetrate, leaving your hands and nails extremely well-moisturized," she says. We can't guarantee that this will make the chore more enjoyable, but your cuticles will definitely thank you.

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