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I don’t check out guys’ nails, but I do notice if they are dirty or unkempt. Very bad character reference. Nip that in the bud. There are yahoos who believe that nail care is for ladies only. It’s utterly untrue. The Style Guy has weak nails; it’s practically the only aw I’ll admit to. My mother told me to eat more Jell-O, but recently I’ve read that it’s a myth that you can strengthen your nails by eating more protein, including gelatin (made from animal bones!). My strategy is: Take B complex, keep ’em short and clean (using a nail brush), and hope for the best. I’m considering more regular manicures, too. I don’t dig most polishes for men, but I might try a matte one to see if it helps the splitting. So yes, as you prepare to claw your way to the top, you’d better keep the teeth and nails in top shape.

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