From opening lids to digging in dirt, your fingernails are part of a lot of tasks. This makes the nails a common spot to find dirt, bacteria, lint, dead skin cells, and other unwanted material.

It’s easy to take your nails for granted, especially if you’re not into manicures and pedicures. But if you don’t take care of them, your nails can get out of hand. Keep these do's and don’ts in mind ...

There are plenty of skin care rituals to keep our faces, hands and feet looking their best. But, beyond the occasional manicure, our nails — composed of the same protein as our top layer of skin — ...