Apply nail oil
Keeping the skin around your nails healthy is also key in the longevity of your manicure. Use jojoba oil to moisturize your nails and cuticle so they won't easily split or dry. This also helps in making your nails flexible so when accidents happen, they will just bend and not break.
Try: Leven Rose Jojoba Oil, $13.97
Don't use nails to do stuff
Seriously, you've spent $$ and time on your nails, why use it to open a soda can? That's manicure suicide. Use a spoon instead or ask someone to do it for you (nicely, of course). When pressing things like elevator buttons, use your knuckles if possible. Save your scratching for your furry babies' head and not things like stubborn labels. Also, take those nails away out of your mouth — as your mother would say, "it's not food so don't bite it."
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Wear gloves
As mentioned earlier, your nails are not the best when they're wet. They are more prone to breaking and fading your polish. So when you do chores that involve water like laundry or washing the dishes, use gloves to protect your precious manicure.
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