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Cold weather: beautiful? Hell no. Depending on where you live, you might be sliding into your boots and working outside as the snow begins to roll in. But you might also be wondering whether the heating pads on your heated floors or the amazing dryer sheets you’ve just purchased help protect your toes from getting split. Thankfully, there are certain actions you can take to prevent cracked and split toes.
Find out how to prevent split nails and why there’s a good chance you might’ve already experienced them.
1. Remember: Nails shouldn’t be dried at higher temperatures than 60 degrees. You should avoid dryer sheets entirely, but have your household electrician set your heat in the garage if you need to use your natural gas-powered appliances — although if you don’t, check your energy bill carefully. Keep your windows and doors closed and keep layers of towels or blankets on hand so you don’t have to run the dryer yourself (you’ll save a ton of money!).
2. Keep an eye on the amount of water you’re using when you’re prepping for your dryer. If your tub drains quickly and you waste a lot of water in there, you might want to adjust your prepping process to cut down on your need to use water. That said, if your shower doesn’t look like a river in the morning, you might have to take advantage of that shower water to rinse the bathtub or countertop. Just make sure your floors stay dry at the same time.
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3. Batteries are not, per se, always needed to keep dry: These days, smartphones have supercharging capabilities that keep them charged on the go. So, if you’re finding that your battery life has slowed down a bit during the colder months, try turning up the heat in your bedroom or bedroom lamp before bed rather than lathering up your handset.
4. Use oatmeal or maple syrup with prewash: We’ve been super impressed with these nontoxic mouthwash-like products as of late, and they definitely help prevent chapped, drippy lips. In fact, you might need to use the right flavor at the right time if you need them to work their magic. While these are the oils that break down moisture faster, coconut oil, oil and lecithin, and shea butter are the acids, which actually break down the nail bed (as in, not the insides of your toes). But remember: remember that the moisture from palm oil can irritate any contacts to your skin, so think twice about spraying it on all your fingers.
5. Manicures in moderation: With these fall/winter temperatures, people opt to keep things supersexy when going for a manicure, but don’t force it. Indulge in hot temporary wear for the occasions (weather permitting), but don’t skip the traditional cleanings and polishes. After winter season, these peels will be so much more chic.
6. Get home at night: Before you head out the door, you need to ensure your house isn’t strewn with half-empty garbage bags, frozen yogurt leftovers, and half a bottle of laundry detergent you haven’t used in a while. Wait at least 15 minutes after you get home before you start downing your coffee, which also gives you plenty of time to sanitize your old, dirty laundry before you do the laundry again.
7. Get in the habit of shlepping the anti-sponges: It’s surprising how many people start using sponges in their baths (and afterward, too) instead of soaking in lukewarm water. But these have the potential to get dry on your skin. So if you’re not in the habit of shlepping them away (hello, not half the office), either grab your sponges off the kitchen counter or maybe consider using those fancy-shopper-looking ones instead.
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