When you are not applying any nail polish on your nail you still have to some basic maintenance like REMOVING CUTICLE and you actually can do it your own. Here I will share with you some steps to remove the cuticle at home using cuticle oil instead of CUTICLE SOFTENER.
TOOL:
- Cuticle Oil : I am using Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil
- Cuticle Clipper : You will see two sizes in the market, 4mm and 6mm. If you are beginner I would advise you to get a 4mm.
- Cuticle Pusher
- Warm water
- Nail Strengthener
I am using Nail Tek Intensive Therapy II for soft/peeling nail
STEP:
- Remove all nail polish if you have any on your nails.
- Apply cuticle oil on to the nail area with cuticle and massage the nail.
- Soak your hand into warm water for 3-5 minutes. Remove your hand from the warm water and dry your hand.
- The cuticle should be soft by now, use the cuticle to push the soft cuticle. Sign of soft cuticle – you can easily push it with pusher.
ATTENTION: ONLY pushing those cuticle overlay on your nail plate. AVOID pushing the eponychium because it acts as a barrier seal to stop bacteria, infection from getting to the matrix.
- Use your cuticle clipper to cut the extra cuticle. CAUTION: Cut carefully!
- Apply the nail strengthener.
- Done! But don't forget to apply your nail strengthener on daily basis!
Now you have a nice pair of hand even though you did not put on any nail polish!
Love,
Joey