Tough As Nails

I thought I'd share this with you guys because I've been doing these things for a few months now and have gotten positive results. 

Fingernail DOs & DON'Ts

DO:

Keep your fingernails dry and clean at all times.

~moisture can cause bacteria or fungi. (common under acrylic nails)

~wear cotton lined gloves when washing dishes or cleaning

~don't soak your hands long in the bathtub

DO:    

Trim AND file your fingernails often.
~trim your nails straight across the top and round the edges
~trim your nails after bathing and your cuticles and nails are soft
DO:
Use moisturizer
~massage into both your hands AND your cuticles
DO:
Apply a clear top coat
~a top coat or two can help your nails stay strong

DON'T:
Abuse your fingernails
~don't use your nails to pick, poke or pry things open with your nails
DON'T:
Bite your fingernails or pick your cuticles
~this can damage your nail bed, even a minor cut in your nail can cause bacteria
DON'T:
Pull off hangnails
~you'll damage your live tissue, clip them off
DON'T:
Ignore problems
•if you have a problem that won't go away ask a nail tech (I did) about it or a doctor