Any time you know your hands are going to be underwater for a long time -- during a day at the beach, a dip in the pool, a long bath -- follow Covington's lead and cover your cuticles to keep water from drying them out. "I'll rub coconut or olive oil on my nails, then cover that with Vaseline. The oil hydrates, while the Vaseline seals it in and protects my nails and cuticles," she says. With winter coming (FYI, cold temps and dry air aren't going to do your cuticles any favors), this is also a great thing to do before slipping on gloves for a day of outdoor activities.
