How to Groom Long Nails

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Wash your hands diligently.. Scrub underneath your nails daily.. Avoid biting your nails, picking at cuticles and pulling off hangnails.

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1

Wash your hands diligently.

Step 1

Wash your hands diligently.

2

Scrub underneath your nails daily.

Step 2

Scrub underneath your nails daily.

3

Avoid biting your nails, picking at cuticles and pulling off hangnails.

Step 3

Avoid biting your nails, picking at cuticles and pulling off hangnails.

4

Sterilize nail care tools before using them.

Step 4

Sterilize nail care tools before using them.

5

Soak your hands in warm water before grooming.

Step 5

Soak your hands in warm water before grooming.

6

Decide on a nail shape.

Step 6

Decide on a nail shape.

7

Use a nail file to shape your nails.

Step 7

Use a nail file to shape your nails.

8

File in one direction instead of back and forth.

Step 8

File in one direction instead of back and forth.

9

Use a nail buffer after you file your nails.

Step 9

Use a nail buffer after you file your nails.

10

Trim your nails regularly.

Step 10

Trim your nails regularly.

11

Apply protective layers of topcoat and nail hardeners to your nails.

Step 11

Apply protective layers of topcoat and nail hardeners to your nails.

12

Avoid using harsh nail care products.

Step 12

Avoid using harsh nail care products.

13

Wear gloves when washing dishes or using household cleaners.

Step 13

Wear gloves when washing dishes or using household cleaners.

14

Use moisturizer to keep your nails hydrated.

Step 14

Use moisturizer to keep your nails hydrated.

15

Maintain a healthy diet.

Step 15

Maintain a healthy diet.

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