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Planning on installing a new set of nails this Spring? If you’re like me, it’s likely that you’ve probably made the purchase for your second set of holiday-purchased nails. While the experience can seem a little brutal at times (tens of dollars spent on something that falls apart quickly and fails to last the year?), there are some incredible ways to help your pins last more than a decade.

To be precise, the average human lifespan for fingers, toes, and feet is 25 years. While that’s an absolute figure to look up — and one I have no control over — there are some simple tricks you can use to keep your nails looking their best for a longer period of time. To kick off 2019, I’ve rounded up all the easy ways to give your nails a full makeover that’ll last you way beyond the season of your purchase. Keep reading to take an (already-destroyed) look at them.

1. Upgrade your plate and metal polish brushes

If your bottles of polish are a little bit dusty, or if you just feel that the wand can come in a pinch, you may want to invest in a set of metal brushes. Unlike your typical plastic brush, these have a wider, more ergonomic brush width that can be used in different ways.

2. Buy three metal toenails

If you’re feeling like investing in a set of various single plates, you can get three at a time for a fraction of the price. If you’re planning on painting them on as a uniform finish throughout your entire manicure, these will last you a little while longer — usually five to seven years with regular maintenance, according to internet forums.

3. Add ice packs to your temporary polish set

If you ever forget to put your temporary polish sets away, just pop them into the freezer and ice them down. Like filling them up with drinking water, they’ll last as long as you keep them frozen.

4. Bring in your water bottle from work or home

Let’s be honest: you probably never really wash your own water bottle, but did you know it can make a big difference in the longevity of your nails? If you see the dispenser dripping or showing signs of wear, consider bringing in your own water bottle to help keep it from freezing.

5. Add a small plastic tray to your storeroom or closet

Storage is always important in a home, but you may want to think twice about keeping your nail polish in glass jars, which often spill once you add something to them. That’s right, you’re looking at super easy, beautiful, 100 percent reusable space-saving nail clippers.

6. Hang your gel manicure on your door

Believe it or not, this may be the biggest thing you can do to keep your nails healthy and good for longer. Without the need to go down into the bathroom and lift off the adhesive, you’re essentially guaranteeing that you won’t have to use harsh, toxic glue on your nails. Now that’s a viable option!

7. Have your nails professionally cleaned and set

While cleaning your house can be awesome, but it can be a lot of work. Why not make it a bit easier by having your nails professionally cleaned and set? Excessive contact with oil is often the reason that you need to go to the salon, so if you know that your nails will be sopping wet, try skipping the gel and invest in a professional set instead.

8. Keep your polish set and color intact

No matter how much you’ve done to nurture your nails, nothing can take away the fact that they are pretty fragile. I think I can probably say for sure that no nail enhancement or super clear coat will ever last longer than the nail itself. Keep them pristine by bringing them to the salon to keep in place so they’ll protect your tips.

9. Don’t worry too much about color and polish

Clear acrylic manicures are definitely a popular choice these days, but I’m always a huge fan of natural colors. If you find that your polish is starting to wear off and you’re having a hard time hiding the aging process of your nails, color and polish often don’t even come into play. From the time you start to wear your natural color first to the end of the process, it’s up to you to determine the best combination of clear and natural colors.