Once each week, apply Vaseline to your cuticles. Doing so will improve the overall health of your nails. Make sure when you are using nail polish, you are also using a top coat that will help keep your nails from chipping.

Wear rubber gloves as often as possible when doing chores around the house .For soft hands apply hand lotion before putting on the rubber gloves.

Make sure to dry you hands thoroughly after  bath or shower or washing dishes.This goes for your feet as well as leaving them damp could cause fungal infection.