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We wish we had more tips on how to protect our nails from the harsh winter elements. After many days of cracking, chipping, and sores on our tips, it’s time to dry out and fix the culprit: dull, brittle nails.

Dr. Robert Wheeler, an Esthetician for Nails Inc., offers some nail advice on how to fix the problem.

Dr. Wheeler suggests splashing a few drops of acid on the cuticles if they have dried out. (Need more acid? How about lemon or lime soda, apple cider vinegar, or red wine?)

If your nails have grown so dry they’re short on nail space, simply using a pre-cut, pithy cuticle oil can actually add an extra two to three inches to the top of your hand. Just be aware that rubbing an oil in the nail bed can cause nerve damage and pain.

If your nails become blackened and discolored, it could be due to zinc ingots in the nail bed. In general, get the nail from the point of origin where the ingots are located; mineral makeup from your nail bar can help seal this.

If your nail continues to age over time, it can sometimes result in nail fungus, which can be hard to treat because of its thin nature and mild symptoms. Either your hands or feet should be tested for staph infection or other ailments.

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