“Many things can strip the moisture in fingernails, but the common culprit is washing and drying the hands multiple times a day and frequently using detergents, household cleaners, and nail polish remover.” Keep a hand lotion or cuticle oil—such as OPI ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil To-Go ($10; ulta.com) in your car, purse, or at your desk. RELATED: How to Pick the Best Nail Shape for Your Hands However, removal needs to be done properly and, ideally, by a pro. Peeling them off at home can be extremely damaging. Boyce adds, “When they start to lift, either go to the nail salon to get them re-filled or completely removed, or get a removal kit with acetone, cotton, and foil to remove them properly.”
