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4 PM PRODUCTION/SHUTTERSTOCK Keep them out of the water When it comes to how to strengthen  nails ,  Samer Jaber , MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, says to “avoid excessive water exposure, as it can soften your nails.” With overhydration, our nail beds expand as water is absorbed, then contract as the moisture evaporates, leaving them noticeably flimsy and prone to peeling. To keep your nails from getting soft, always wear rubber gloves when you wash dishes, and minimize time spent in hot showers and swimming pools. Aside from keeping them dry, these 14 tips will  keep your nails healthy and beautiful . Toxic Ingredients in Nail Polish You Must Avoid 0 seconds of 54 seconds Volume 0%   ALENA TS / SHUTTERSTOCK File right How you file your nails can make or break them—literally. “Filing in one direction, lifting the file each time on the return stroke is the best method to prevent damage or breakage,” says  Jin Soon Choi , founder of Jin Soon ...

            8 Ways to Keep Your Nails Healthy  :                                     Regular nail care results in healthy nails that you can be proud to take to work or out on the town. Your nail care plan can be simple and inexpensive. In fact, says dermatologist D'Anne M. Kleinsmith, MD, of the William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mich., being overly aggressive with cleaning and maintaining nails might actually put your normally strong  nails at risk  for yeast or bacterial infections. You won't need frequent manicures to maintain good-looking nails if you follow these eight simple tips. Try Biotin As long as you eat a healthy, varied diet, you don't need any dietary supplements to guarantee strong nails. But, says Dr. Kleinsmith, people with weak nails may benefit from supplemental  biotin , a  B vitamin . "Biotin has been shown to be hel...

  Part 1 Getting Ready 1 Wash your hair 24 to 48 hours before dyeing.  Doing this allows the natural oils in your hair to develop which in turn allows the dye to bind to your hair more easily. The dye will blend more naturally with your hair, and that tends to make it  ll ast longer. If possible, avoid conditioner when you wash your hair the day before dyeing it. Conditioner eliminates your natural oils, which you need for the dye to set in more easily. If your hair is extremely dry,  c ondition it every night for at least five minutes in a hot shower for a week before you plan to dye your hair. Then, do not condition your hair the night before dyeing. This will keep your hair from drying out after you dye it. 2 Pick a color that you really like.  It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the hundreds of shades you can choose from. If this is your first time dyeing your hair, it's best to stick to a hair dye that is no more than two shades darker or  l ighter...