Nail care, such as manicures and pedicures, is a hugely, instantly gratifying service in itself, but you don’t get great, long-term results from just one service.

How do you get strong, healthy nails?

First, you have to understand what makes healthy nails. The nail is just an extension of the skin, only it’s one of the last parts of the body to receive nutrients on a cellular level. Healthy hair and nails require more of the good stuff — better nutrition and more water — and less of the bad stuff — chemicals and fillers.