If you do have dried flaking cuticles, Humphrey advises not to cut them off but to buff or push them back. “Avoid pulling hangnails or dry edges as this makes them worse,” she says.

in soapy water. This is done so that the cuticle (the piece of skin right where the nail begins) softens and the nail artist can cut it. While cutting the cuticle makes the nail appear longer and ...

A hangnail occurs when the cuticle separates from the surrounding skin often leading to discomfort or irritation Heres how you can nourish your cuticles and prevent hangnails naturally ...