Wish your nails were less brittle or that your manicure could last longer? Now you can nail the art of keeping your fingernails beautiful and healthy with these fixes to 5 common nail problems.

Nail Problem 1:

Brittle Nails

PROBLEM: Brittle nails are often caused by poor diet or the prolonged use of commercial nail hardeners.

FIX: Wear gloves when you're washing the dishes because immersing hands in water and coming into contact with chemicals found in most cleaning detergents can make the nails brittle. To prevent nails from cracking and splitting, do protect and moisturize your hands and nails with a good lotion daily. Avoid nail hardeners containing formaldehyde, which has a drying effect on nails.