Of course we all know to moisturize, but little things such as trimming, filing and pushing back cuticles every once in awhile make a huge difference! :) I have short nails, that rarely grow and I have found that nailgrowth miracle works wonders to strengthen them and help them grow. :)! 

My best tip-

DO THEM YOURSELF!!! 

If I could tell every woman in the world just one thing, it would be to never go to a nail salon. Now while I know that not every single nail salon can cause disease or fungus, most can. If nail salons followed the exact instructions on how to NOT spread disease, they would not make any money. Almost every item would need to be replaced. The acrylic nail solution and powder are dipped into with a brush nail after nail, client after client, and this is after your nails have been filed down with a machine that many times cuts into your cuticles. The filers they use are used over and over again. The list goes on and on. Sadly, I myself caught a fungus from my favorite salon, and it was so gross! Thankfully my salon downfall was not that bad, but when I started to research about the dark side of getting your nails done professionally, what I found scared me into doing my nails myself from that day on. All I will say is this, 'women have ended up having fingers amputated as a result of diseases caught from nail salons and tools carrying bacteria'. If you want real horror stories, just look up nail salon diseases on google, you'll also find equally horrifying pictures. You know what though, after a short while of doing my own nails and getting better polish and better tools to use, you'd be amazed at how often women ask me, 'where do you get your nails done?" Most do not believe me when I say I do them myself. I do my own pedicures, manicures, and even acrylics. I save a TON of $$$ money, and not once have I done my own nails and had them come out any less pretty than they would have in the salon, (most times I think they look even better)! Still, even if they did not come out as great as they do, I don't care, because every single time I know that I am safe because my tools and files are clean, I will not catch anything, my nails will get all the attention they need, and let's face it ladies... Having your nails done should make you happy, not be something you worry about losing your fingers over. Good luck! 

I use biotin daily, it helps with my nails, and I get less chipping. When I do get a chip, I file down, and use nail Hardener.  Those two are allways on hand and a life(well ok Nail) saver!

I always be sure to apply a top coat of clear nail polish. This helps the polish underneath lasts a little longer. It also gives it a nice shine.

For me, I only polish my nails when I am going out. I find that less is more. My nails are long, healthy, and envied by a lot of people who always want to know my secret. I keep them filed and moisturized and that's pretty much it. When I paint of decorate them, I do not leave the polishes on for long. I let my natural nails breath for healthy nails.

After getting a mani or doing a mani, seal your color in by dipping your nails/hands in ice cold water. It helps lock in the color.

 My Nail Perfecting Tip is: Don't rush. Make sure all traces of previous polish is removed (nails are clean),  cuticles are pushed back and moisturized. Have everything you need ready and in front of you (polish, remover,wipes or cotton balls and whatever else you may need to polish your own nails). Relax and have fun, doing your own nails should not be a chore it is your time so enjoy! That's it. Just make sure you allow yourself time for your nails to dry properly without interuptions (unless you use a quick drying formula or a spray). I find that using a small amount of oil in a container that I can dip my just painted nail into helps prevent any mess-ups to the wet polish while the polish is drying and provides added moisture too! Coconut or almond oil may be used for an added aromatherapy effect! (Have a paper towel handy to rest your hand upon while your nails dry to absorb excess oil from fingertips). When nails are dry you can buff them to remove any excess oil that wasn't absorbed by the paper towel.

I never have a plain manicure.  I always add decals or rhinestones to give my nails that something extra.

I really like using the CND Stickey as a base coat.  It really helps to keep the polish on longer.

Something I've done for much of my life, a trick I learned from my mother, is to keep my nails polished. I'll give them a break once in awhile and for an entire week I'll paint them every day with a coat of nail strengthener.