I don’t know if you know this, but I’m a little bit of a nail care junky. I always have a pedicure, and almost always have my nails painted as well. In high school and college, I used nail polish as a stress reliever – I always made time for a quick manicure, even in the midst of finals or big projects. I think this partially comes from the fact that I have bitten and picked at my nails and cuticles for my whole life – supposedly it started sometime around kindergarten. When I keep my nails well manicured, I pick at them a lot less.  Read more