With spring finally here, we’re ready to break out our fresh manicures and pedicures, but is there anything more frustrating than investing an afternoon at the salon only to chip your nails the very next day? Keep your fingers and toes looking glamorous as long as possible with these expert tricks.

1. Don’t soak your nails before polishing: Soaking expands the nail plate, and it will contract back to normal size after it dries. But if you apply polish before it contracts, the polish won’t adhere correctly, says Nailtini celebrity manicurist Elsbeth Schuetz. For the same reason, you shouldn’t use soap or lotion on nails just before polishing. And make sure your nail technician (or you, if you do your own nails), wipes the nails clean with pure acetone just before polishing to completely prime the surface and remove all oils, dust, and residue that can affect adhesion.
2. Apply a topcoat after you leave the salon: “To extend the life of a manicure, I advise applying a coat of high-gloss topcoat, such as JINsoon Top Gloss , over your existing nail polish three days after getting a manicure,” says Jin Soon Choi, manicurist and founder of the JINsoon nail lacquer line and Jin Soon Hand & Foot Spas in New York City. And don’t forget to touch up the tips of nails, too—this will extend the life of your mani or pedi.
3. Protect your hands post-manicure: Use gloves while gardening and doing dishes to help protect your polish from chipping and lifting. “Gloves will also help protect your cuticles from drying out due to soil and moisture,” says Crystal Richards, spa manager and director of marketing for the Style Bar Day Spa in Palm Beach, Florida.
4. Apply cuticle oil every night: This also helps keep your cuticles from drying out. “Applying cuticle oil prevents hangnails and dry cuticles, which can cause polish to peel and chip,” says Richards.
5. Keep your toes under wraps—and moisturize them daily: “Wearing flip-flops regularly contributes to dry and dirty feet, which can ruin a pedi within a week,” says Candice Betz, spa director at AWAY Spa at the W in Austin, Texas. She says the secret to achieving a long-lasting pedicure is to apply moisturizer daily. Apply moisturizer after a shower or soak to provide instant hydration and protection from daily assault.

The best way to moisturize your feet is with a bit of warmed lotion. “It takes an extra minute to prepare, yes, but it’s so worth the effort,” says Betz. Put about five pumps’ worth of lotion (or roughly three tablespoons of body butter or cream) in a microwaveable glass container, then cover and microwave for five to 10 seconds. Work quickly, as it cools down right away, and enjoy the indulgent feeling of warm cream against your skin.

Deep condition your hair

Many people have (unofficially) reported to me that their hair is feeling dry and snarly from throwing it up in buns everyday in lieu of their usual styling routines. In some cases, it’s also a matter of unfortunate timing with now having to postpone a long-needed haircut. A hair mask can’t repair your dead ends, but it can give your hair a needed boost of hydration. If you’re looking to invest in one, try the fan-favorite Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask, which claims to replenish moisture and protect against future damage. If you want to save some cash, you can make your own using ingredient combinations like eggs and mayonnaise, banana and avocado, or yogurt and honey, according to blog recipes.

Declutter your makeup collection

Now that you’re spending more time at home, you may be taking inventory of any non-necessities cluttering up your space. Unlike clothes, books, or other home purging projects you may consider tackling, makeup doesn’t take up too much space, so it may not be top of mind when you’re sifting through belongings. If you sit down at your vanity, though, you’ll likely find at least one product you haven’t touched in awhile, or ones that are expired.

Most cosmetics have a small graphic depicting an open jar on the packaging with a number inside that indicates its shelf life in months. Go through your collection and toss anything that sits unused or you’re certain you bought longer ago than this suggested expiration. If you have unopened products that you don’t see yourself using, consider donating them to an organization like Project Beauty Share, which gives products to non-profit organizations “serving women and families overcoming abuse, addiction, homelessness and poverty to help restore hope and dignity in their lives.”

Re-organize your vanity

Let’s say you’ve already de-cluttered your vanity—or you don’t need to right now—you can still organize it! If your hair ties are mixed in with your makeup brushes and your magnifying mirror is sitting on top of all of it, it’s time to readjust. Take this time to figure out an organizational system that works for you and keep it tidy with repurposed kitchen containers or organizational caddies that fit your specific space or products—did you know they make containers designated for organizing lipsticks? Yep, it’s true.

Try self-tanning

You’re likely not having many face-to-face interactions these days and for those that happen over a video chat, your virtual appearance does not need to be top-notch. But if you’re someone who feels their best with the glow of a tan, don’t let the current news cycle discourage you from it. Or if you’re someone who wants to finally try self-tanning but you’ve always been afraid of it, now is the time to experiment.

For a popular-but-affordable pick, go with the Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse, which reviewers say gives you a natural-looking, bronzed tan without making you look orange or streaky. The mousse dries within a minute and you don’t have to wash it off—just wear it until it gradually fades.

– Take 15 minutes for yourself to make your feet look more well-groomed and make your own pedicure at home in summer. Here are 5 steps for a practical pedicure …

1 – Relax with a salt water bath

-You are on your feet all day long and you must try this method to relieve your feet, which keep edema and swelling in these hot weather, a little when you go home in the evening … Take bath salt. Especially the sweet-smelling balls will make the work a little more enjoyable. Even add some himalayan salt into the water. You can relax your feet in this way by soaking them in water for 5-10 minutes, depending on your time.

2 – Accelerate the blood circulation

– Activate the blood circulation by brushing your feet and legs in the shower with a dry brush or rubbing them with pumpkin fiber. In this way, you can reduce the feeling of fatigue and heaviness in your feet. Make it a habit to do this regularly in every bathroom.

3 – Cleanse the dead skins

– First exfoliate to soften the hardened skin and remove the dead skin. Thus, dried leather will be cleaned and your feet will be soft. Then, rub your especially hardened heels with a foot file or a heel stone.

4 – Intensive care

– Just like your skin, your feet need moisture and extra care. Therefore, apply an intensely nourishing moisturizer to your feet after each bath. Apply this before going to bed at night, or even if your feet are very dry or cracked, put on socks and go to bed that way.

5 – Add color

-And we come to the fun part of the job. Add color to your hands and increase your energy by applying a nail polish in your favorite color. Vibrant coral tones, candy pinks and striking reds are a great alternative for the summer.

– Take 15 minutes for yourself to make your feet look more well-groomed and make your own pedicure at home in summer. Here are 5 steps for a practical pedicure …

1 – Relax with a salt water bath

-You are on your feet all day long and you must try this method to relieve your feet, which keep edema and swelling in these hot weather, a little when you go home in the evening … Take bath salt. Especially the sweet-smelling balls will make the work a little more enjoyable. Even add some himalayan salt into the water. You can relax your feet in this way by soaking them in water for 5-10 minutes, depending on your time.

2 – Accelerate the blood circulation

– Activate the blood circulation by brushing your feet and legs in the shower with a dry brush or rubbing them with pumpkin fiber. In this way, you can reduce the feeling of fatigue and heaviness in your feet. Make it a habit to do this regularly in every bathroom.

3 – Cleanse the dead skins

– First exfoliate to soften the hardened skin and remove the dead skin. Thus, dried leather will be cleaned and your feet will be soft. Then, rub your especially hardened heels with a foot file or a heel stone.

4 – Intensive care

– Just like your skin, your feet need moisture and extra care. Therefore, apply an intensely nourishing moisturizer to your feet after each bath. Apply this before going to bed at night, or even if your feet are very dry or cracked, put on socks and go to bed that way.

5 – Add color

-And we come to the fun part of the job. Add color to your hands and increase your energy by applying a nail polish in your favorite color. Vibrant coral tones, candy pinks and striking reds are a great alternative for the summer.