Our feet seem to take such a beating! Are there some home maintenance tips for between those bi-monthly pedicures?

Exfoliating dry skin on your feet is very important to keep your skin's appearance youthful -- but you must do so carefully. There's also a greater tendency to get calluses and cracked heels [by] summer’s end because of backless and open-toe shoes.  It's important to treat these regularly. There are gentle new-age callus removers available which replace flat metal files and scraping razors. My personal choice for clients is the PedEgg, because it works quickly, neatly and painlessly. The basic premise of exfoliation is to remove dull skin and reveal the fresh, taut skin beneath it. Remember that you don't want the skin on your hands and feet to disclose your age. Also, buffing your actual nail for natural shine -- so nails look healthy without nail polish -- should be on your grooming to-do list.

People think that when their nails are brittle, they are weak. They then use a nail strengthener without realizing that strong nails can also be brittle.  Peeling, chipping and cracking nails are a direct result of dryness, not necessarily from weak, paper-thin nails. The key is to moisturize! Moisturizing your nails and cuticles prevents all of these symptoms. You must pay attention to your nails the way you pay attention to your face.