You know that bottle of extra virgin olive oil sitting by your stove? It’s not just for pasta night.

When paired with a little lemon juice, it becomes this luxurious nail soak that strengthens and hydrates your nails while giving them a healthy, natural glow.

How to do it:

• Warm up 2–3 tablespoons of olive oil (just a little — think baby bottle warm, not coffee-hot).

• Squeeze in a tablespoon of lemon juice (fresh is best, but bottled works).

• Soak your fingertips for 15 minutes while you catch up on Netflix, or scroll TikTok guilt-free.

• Pat dry and follow with a bit of hand cream or cuticle balm if you’re feeling extra.

• Do it 2–3 times a week and your nails will start looking like you actually drink enough water (even if you don’t).