Meet the Experts
Moisturize Your Nails
The skin around your nails and even the nails crave moisture.
“Avoid picking at the nail or the base (cuticle) because this can cause nail deformities.”
Celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec also recommends diligently applying oils and creams to your nails.
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“A glass file will seal the edge.
When looking for file grits, I recommend a 400-grit file.
Never use a coarse grit file that is 180 or lower.”
“This prevents them from splitting in their busy daily lives and between red carpets and photo shoots.”
“Never clean under the nail with a tool or brush,” Dr. Stern says.
“This can lead to onycholysis, which is when the nail lifts or separates from the nail bed.
“Consider giving your nails a break from polish occasionally,” Dr. Camp says.
Use a Nail Treatment System
Investing in at-home nail treatments, likeDr.
Dana’s Nail Renewal System, can help you keep your long nails healthy.
The system includes aglycolic acidprep wand, a grit buffer, and a deeply hydrating solution.
“It is like a facial for nails,” she says.
Have Nail Enhancements Professionally Removed
If you getacrylicorgel extensions, leave removal to the experts.
