Common Nail Care Mistakes People Are Making

“If you were to look at a nail under the microscope you would see that there are layers of damaged, dehydrated nail cells — this is why the nail peels, splits, and even why polish doesn’t always go on so smoothly and has more of a tendency to chip. Essential exfoliation or removing the aforementioned damage is key,” she added.

There are many DIY remedies for exfoliating nails at home, such as this viral TikTok tip that suggests using AHAs and glycolic acid along with a moisturizing lotion to exfoliate your nails. 

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/fabianabuontempo/nail-care-mistakes