How to maintain your nails

…To keep them from breaking, peeling
In Nigeria, nails suffer from water, detergents, typing, yam pounding and harsh weather, among other things. Here’s how to keep them clean, strong, and fine, whether natural or with polish.
 

 
Non-negotiable daily habits:
•Keep them dry and clean. Water and soap weaken nails. After washing plates or clothes, dry your hands and under the under the nails. Bacteria love wet nails.
•Moisturize like your life depends on it. Nails are like hair – dry and brittle. Rub hand cream, cuticle oil, or even Vaseline on nails and cuticles every night. Shea butter works too.
• Stop using nails as tools to open tins, scratch stickers or pick things. U...