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For the past two years, I’ve taken a wellness care approach to my life, switching from cigarettes and alcohol to (swimmy) healthy food and yoga. As my life evolved, my nail-care routine changed too, switching to manicures that focus on strengthening my nails instead of removing dead skin and getting rid of crusts. I spend the majority of my time outside and outdoors; walking in my backyard in shorts or hiking a trail in gloves with rain in the forecast, and thus my beauty regimen is as flexible as the weather.

But one habit I could see coming to an end is my tendency to poke and prod my nails at random intervals. Unfortunately, all that poking and prodding left me with more than a few broken or yellowing nails. It took me a while to recognize the problem, though. I was using very dull nail polish with a design that wasn’t exactly attractive and I’m not sure why. I finally decided to tackle my problem — myself — with a nail care awareness campaign: 10 Tips to Take Good Care of Your Nails. Below, you’ll find my tips for strengthening, leaving impressions, and top-coat protection, plus some thoughts on why nail polish should be more than just a look.

10 Tips to Take Good Care of Your Nails