I’m sure, after a long day of working with your hands, you notice that dreaded line where your fingernail meets your nail bed.

We’ve all seen it, that one telltale sign that um, maybe it’s time to shower. That line of dirt is a combination of a few things including nail debris, dead skin cells, dirt and dust, and body care products. Further, nails can harbor infection-causing bacteria, especially if you have artificial nails. In general, that grey line is harmless (except if you’ve got that bacteria), it’s just more unsightly than anything else.

Did you know that even if a nail salon looks clean, it might not be?

Bacteria and fungi lurk everywhere. A nasty infection can land you in the hospital on an IV drip of antibiotics and a scary infection. Make sure your nail salon does the following before ever sitting down on one of those massage chairs.

Whether you’re obsessed with gloss, sheen or matte, lip products look awful when applied to dry lips with dead, flaky skin.

I just thought some peoples’ lipstick just looked better on them than it did on me, until I learned how to do this. Lightbulb moment…anyway.

Most days I opt for nothing more than simple lip balm, however on days where I am on top of my makeup game, I will always exfoliate my lips first. While you can buy lip scrubs, you can also use a pinch of baking soda on your finger, dampened with a few drops of water until a thick paste is formed. Apply this onto your lips in a circular motion and massage in for a minute or so. Rinse well and spit; this will taste salty for just a second. Pat dry, and apply a balm to add moisture. Then, go bananas with your lipstick. Your lips will look magazine-shoot ready.