[header] How to maintain long fingernails [title] Using nail polish remover and a cotton ball, take off any nail polish that's on your nails. [step] Even if you don't have any nail polish on, still wipe over them to clean off any dirt and oil. [title] Wash your hands. 
[title] Rub some lotion on your hands. [title] With the end of a nail file, clean the underneath of your nails, get any remaining dirt out.