The best way to remove a cuticle! [and the easiest!!]

[@TheSalonLife]

Once you learn this you will never back to cutting! references: Schoon Scientific bit.ly/3q5PgQH I used: Birchwood sticks: amzn.to/3rJIYb2 Blue Cross Cuticle Remover amzn.to/45S1YrG Tweezerman Pushy amzn.to/45Hhw1 Gold Buffing Block amzn.to/3p2EooJ disclaimer: some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@helenogbonna3361]

@@TheSalonLife Kendall thank u

[@JuliaHarrisx]

After all my years this is the first time I’ve seen the cuticle explained properly. I thought the skin fold was the cuticle! I cant wait to see my nails improve trying this properly.

[@TheSalonLife]

So happy to hear this!!

[@IMO0712]

@@JuliaHarrisx me too and I’m 59! So you can teach an old dog new tricks! LOL💜

[@helenogbonna3361]

@@TheSalonLifethx

[@nancymabry]

Same here, and I am 65. 😂

[@geaninacaceres9669]

I love how educational this video is while still being informational. I was 33 years old when I learned cuticle is not the skin!! No wonder manicures end up making your nails look worse. Thank you for this video. More people need to see it.

[@KelliDBH]

I was 61!!!😮

[@papaversilvaticum]

Once you do this method, you will never go back ever again to cutting skin around your nails! And it is so quick! ❤

[@TheSalonLife]

Yes, I love how easy and quick it is! I have my manicure done in 30 min :))

[@mia_2524]

Perfect video!! You are the best teacher for nails !! Could you do a video on a basic woman’s pedicure. I would love to see how to handle the hard skin around the toenail . Also how to properly file the edges of the toenail . Thank u ❤❤❤

[@deannahill80]

What do you do if you have a lot of dry skin on that skin area under Cuticle? I’m trying to heal it after years of peeling that skin when dry. Been doing oil soaked and constantly putting cuticle oil but it’s creating areas again where looks like I should peel. Should I leave and continue with the oils?

[@melissaharris3495]

Hands down the best nail channel on KZbin!!

[@TheSalonLife]

Wow, thank you kindly!! I’m trying my best :))

[@killjoy1209]

I have not used a cuticle nipper in like a year or so ever since watching your educational videos of ‘soften, push, scrape/file’ and my cuticles look clean and pampered! (Wish I could send a photo of my cuticles close up to you to show)

[@helenogbonna3361]

Skin fold love her tutorial

[@helenogbonna3361]

I use a pusher for my nails etc

[@itslowtide4690]

Excellent video, Anna. Very up-close and very clear explanation. I hope many learn what the cuticle actually is!!! Brava!!!

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you so much!

[@corbett2912]

Now I wish I had done a before and after. The oil soak and the cuticle care have given my natural nails new life after years of wearing acrylic. Thank you for all the wonderful and very useful information.

[@TheSalonLife]

So happy to hear this! 🥰

[@RowleyFan2]

Woooooow! I've been into nail polish for a few years already, and this is the first time I've seen such a comprehensive vid about cuticle removing! Thank you for sharing, it was really informative and to the point, I'm trying this ASAP!

[@helenogbonna3361]

Like to use pusher to snap my cuticle cause if find a cutter will damage

[@le.symposie]

Hello Anna! It's always a pleasure to learn from you. I have to say since I started following your suggestions about taking off cuticles and not the living skin, and moisturizing everyday, stopping touching, rubbing, biting the skin around the nail, the look of my hands has really improved! They look healthier and tidier, and the living skin is more soft and regular, not messy and "broken" as before. Thank you for sharing with us notions with a scientific foundation, that pay attention also to the health of the nails, and not just obsessively to the aesthetic. Un abbraccio dall'Italia 🎈

[@bluetuber501]

Wow! The best, most informative video addressing cuticle removal. The addition of the nail diagram and where it is inserted AT the time of the description is PERFECTION!!

[@TheSalonLife]

I’m so happy the video was helpful! Thank you so much for writing!! 🤗

[@dkl4477]

I am from Canada. I stop going to nail salons because they are cutting living skin. My nails never look better after watching your videos and doing my own manicure. Thank you 💌

[@TheSalonLife]

I'm so happy you enjoy the videos :))

[@shannon5142]

Anna you are a WONDERFUL teacher!! My nails are so healthy now all because of you❣️

[@katiehughes5972]

Same for me!

[@ooopticnerveee]

I started this video thinking you were going to tell me what I already know, but instead learned I've been removing my cuticle incorrectly all these years 😂 Thank you for the clear instructions!

[@awosoti]

Thank you for the educational element in your videos! You teach us how to have Healthy, not just beautiful nails. I always learn valuable information from you videos. Thank you!

[@AmericanLifeWithHajar]

Anna is a life saver! I’ve been always insecure about my nails. And I’ve been following her tips. My nails look entirely different ! Thank you Anna ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheSalonLife]

Glad I could help!

[@melissaharris3495]

I just want to say thank you! You should be proud of all the people you have helped with your channel. Really. I’ve never seen so many comments for any other channel that consistently say the same thing, that you taught them so much and completely changed up their nail game!! God bless you!!

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello Melissa! Honestly my day is made today thank you for such kind words ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carrie7610]

Thank you Anna, I have implemented several of the natural nail tips, they have all really worked wonders for me!!❤

[@TheSalonLife]

So glad to hear this Carrie!!

[@betsypayne3197]

Love these nail care videos. Anna, you have inspired me to do self manicures and pedicures again now that I have learned to do them properly. ❤

[@LaBarge]

Madame, you are a true artist! Thank you so much for your educational videos.

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@deborahk6311]

When I was a kid all our clothes were handwashed. That meant spending a ton of time in water, and in that time the cuticle gets really really soft and just sloughs off. It also turns whiter so you can see it better. That's how I learned what the cuticle is and I learned to soak my hands and feet before I could ever get cuticle removers.

[@TheSalonLife]

The reason why cuticle remover is great is because you don’t have to soak the whole nail. And they are much more effective than just water :). But yes. Before cuticle removers we used just soapy water

[@LAL7887]

Omg thank you for what you said in the beginning, I kept thinking until now that there was dirt under my nails that I couldn't get out now I really looked and saw they're just more translucent!

[@TheSalonLife]

Exactly!! :) If you keep polish off for a few days and the nails dry out then the ends become more opaque.

[@screamingmimi90]

I owe my healthy nails to Anna. Warm wishes from Minnesota! ❤❤❤

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you so much!! 🤗

[@DaniHMcV]

Did this exact thing last night. I’ve been really looking after my nails for a few months now and they look manicured. Finally I’m not ashamed of my natural nails!

[@dasytaylor]

Thank you so much for showing this method and explaining everything so clearly! I have been watching many nailcare videos recently and I always get nauseous when it comes to cuticle cleaning because what I've seen so far looked horrifying to me. This video is the first one where I feel that it's perfectly safe and nothing gets damaged what shouldn't.

[@TheSalonLife]

I can relate. People send me videos of very invasive techniques and I can’t even watch them. It makes me nauseous. I don’t know why there is so much hate for that poor skin fold around the nails. Instead of caring for that skin people literally mutilate it.

[@gillagroupie]

Thank you so much for a detailed explanation of what is going on between the nail plate and the proximal nail fold. After following your tips studiously for the past year or so and seeing so much improvement, I got creative and started cleaning out in between the PNF and the nail plate and I was shocked at how much "stuff" came out. (Not gunna lie, it was pretty satisfying. ) I thought it was all dead cuticle tissue, now I know I was disrupting those stem cells. My proximal nail folds didn't change too much but I could tell the seal between the PNF and the nail plate was broken. I don't think I've done too much damage but I'm not going to be doing that anymore at all, and just really babying my nails again. Thank you again for making such detailed content- my nails really have improved so, so much over the past year or so!! ❤

[@sternenstaub7250]

i love the pushy tool and use it. Never go back to glas file and i bought alot of this. Thanks for showing!

[@Chgdakini]

I call it an orange stick…

[@KyleighJanee9]

You are a lifesaver! Thank you for this lovely instruction video 💖

[@sMak06]

Super helpful, easy to follow, fact based video on cuticle removal! Thank you so much. Long time follower and I will share this with all who need to know haha.

[@TheSalonLife]

So happy to hear this! Yes, I’m happy I was able to deliver so much info in such a short video and be able to demonstrate it at the same time :)) thank you for your message :))

[@hclws8930]

I've just recently started watching your videos as I'm trying to repair and grow my nails as they've been left weak from using acrylics. Thanks very much for this video. I've watched a lot of videos from different channels about cuticles, what they are, how to remove etc. I still didn't fully grasp the information about cuticles until this video. I now finally understand what the cuticle is and how to remove it. Your explanation is detailed but easy to understand. God bless you for sharing this information and I wish you all the best in everything you do. I've liked and subscribed ❤

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you so much for your kind comment :)) I'm so happy I was able to clear things up. :))

[@candybeckingham]

Best explanation of cuticle I've ever heard

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you so much!!

[@acl5566]

Great video!! Thank you for explaining the process so clearly and with details.

[@TheSalonLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MitsumiKory]

I just recently discovered your channel and how I love how educational and well explained your videos are. I'm learning a lot, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! ❤

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you for your kind words :))

[@JTRNPHD]

thank you for the detail explanation and graphic. Very helpful!

[@TechieTexan]

Thank you for the thorough explanation. I bought a cuticle remover from a beauty supply store and I felt it didn't work well for me. But I think I wasn't leaving it on long enough and I wasn't prepping my nails with rubbing alcohol either (I normally wash my hands before working on my nails), so I will try your tips and tricks.

[@TheSalonLife]

You don’t really have to use the alcohol. For some it’s easier to see what is the skin fold and what is cuticle after the area is clean and wiped with alcohol.

[@TechieTexan]

@@TheSalonLife oh okay. Thank you for the clarification ❤️

[@laurie.n2487]

Wow! I've been a nail tech for 8 years and this is the way I do it! Purely by trial and error and just figuring out the best way. 1st push when dry bc the skin pushes back best dry and gentle buff. Then blue cross and the flat pusher is best and using orangewood stick. Nip only if there is a stubborn sticky bit. I feel very proud lol, my intuition is right

[@louisesemrani6860]

Love your videos my nails are looking so much better I have the blue cross and push back the fold every two days and add jojoba oil ❤❤❤

[@allisontyler]

My goodness, I've been doing it wrong my entire life! Thank you for teaching me the proper technique.

[@TheSalonLife]

Don’t worry, most people (including many dermatologists) don’t know that 😅

[@missoctober8859]

I clicked the Amazon link for that tool, but it just takes me to the Amazon home page. Love your channel!

[@TheSalonLife]

Which tool link doesn’t work? Thank you for letting me know!

[@sabrinagoldberg13]

Great quick video on cuticle care!

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you :). Cuticle removal though. We care for the skin around the nail. Cuticle we remove as I shown :)

[@thethriftyfawn]

Super helpful video! Thank you so much 😊

[@vilmabock478]

You are the Best! 🎉

[@elisaastorino2881]

Wow, I learned a lot from this - I've been using my tool in the wrong direction and not leaving the remover on long enough. Since I've been following your advice, my nails are steadily improving. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@TheSalonLife]

Glad it was helpful! 🤗

[@ahill4642]

how interesting! I have that tool and had no idea what it was for!

[@sewnsew4fun]

This was so helpful! Thank you for. such an informative video.

[@uraddiictOnx3]

Thank you! Watching before I apply press on for the first time

[@ahdorbfidks]

life changing video omg thank you

[@TheSalonLife]

You're so welcome! ❤️

[@anettahryniszynlynskey13]

Best ever understanding of cuticles. I hate seeing women drilling deep under the fold and around the nail. It hurts my eyes 😮

[@conniemckinley7428]

awesome tutorial!😃 thank you❤️

[@TheSalonLife]

You're welcome 😊

[@YolkaF]

Fantastic explanation!

[@TheSalonLife]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@ann-sylvianalule305]

This was so useful! Thank you 😊

[@TheSalonLife]

You're so welcome!☺️

[@ninaduong8244]

Thank you for sharing!

[@couchpotatolovespolish]

i also have these translucent parts on my nails, now i know why 😊 how often would you recommend to remove the cuticle?

[@AlauraJones]

Woah I did not know that was the cuticle. Or how to get rid of it easily like this. Very helpful video.

[@TheSalonLife]

So happy it helped! I’m goi g to post a video soon about a client who went from cutting her skin folds to my method. That was her reaction too! “This is so easy!” I love to hear this!

[@carrolllinda2519]

Thank you. Very informative.🎉

[@sylwiataskar8551]

Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@TheSalonLife]

You're welcome :) Thank you for writing!!

[@lisastaves4836]

So informative and satisfying!

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you so much!

[@marieantoine]

What if I still have old nail polish and the nail has grown longer now? Should I remove the nail polish first and then remove the cuticle and apply new nail polish?

[@joshprado4353]

Absolutely great video

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you very much!

[@AnnSarasvati]

This is very helpful information. Thank you!

[@TheSalonLife]

You are so welcome! More about this in upcoming video :))

[@MollyOBrien-n5f]

I never knew this ! Thanks for information

[@carlyd5814]

thank you for your videos! I tried acrylics for the first time and have been rehabbing my nails since with help from your videos. I haven't found any of your videos where you mention press ons with nail glue. how damaging are these, and are the glue debonders damaging?

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello Carly, I'm all about improving the natural nails and making them healthy. Not really fan of press ons with nail glue. I mean once a year or something, fine but all the time, no.

[@glendabrown3062]

Great advice ❤

[@TheSalonLife]

Glad you think so!

[@yvonnekelly4883]

I’ve had nail technicians tell me they are pushing the cuticle back when after watching your video I’ve learned they are pushing back the skin fold. At least they haven’t cut mine.

[@dezerismith7529]

Thank you ❤

[@TheSalonLife]

You're welcome 😊

[@Jeannette0890]

Wowwwww!!!!! Amazing explanation ❤

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you! 😃 I have to say I’m a little proud of this video as well because I did it in 1 take and I managed not to ramble hahah

[@payallodha]

Hi, thanks for the video! Can I use just the steel pusher to push back lightly the proximal fold and then remover+pusher again? Dont want to buy too many things

[@ilovemakeup814]

When you rinse off the Blue Cross, do you need to use soap? If not right away, should you use soap to wash your hands after removing the cuticles?

[@SofiA-nf7os]

Can you use nail polish remover instead of alcohol? And do you always have to use cuticle remover or will the cuticle be removable after soaking it in water?

[@edithbezares2062]

Thank you!!!

[@TheSalonLife]

You're welcome! Thank you for writing! ❤️

[@AACE73]

Yesterday I used Orly Cutique for the first time in over a year. I stopped using it because whenever I did use it, it always ended up ruining my PNF. And so, after having really taken care of my nails & skin with lots jojoba oil since last year, I was really proud of myself & picking at the PNF nowhere near as much as I used to & was using just a glass cuticle pusher to take care of the PNF & cuticles. The Cutique yesterday has ended up ruining my skin again! Had to trim so much off to help it & my fingers are sore 😢 I'm so upset! Is it possible that my skin is just too fragile or that I may in fact be allergic to the chemicals in the product?? Is it ok to just stick to using the glass pusher from now on? I look forward to your response Anna ❤xx

[@CarolJoyable]

@The Salon Life I love the Blue Cross Cuticle Remover, however it seems to me that THAT is what’s being removed. Meaning it leaves a film on the nail and that is what you see being removed with the cuticle pusher?

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Carol, thank you for writing! It might be a bit of both. I rinsed off the Blue Cross well before removing the cuticle.

[@lindamarshall-ur9tk]

Thank you.

[@TheSalonLife]

❤️

[@zubryta]

Anna, would you say that using cuticle removal more than once a week could damage the nail? I am usually trying to stick to once a week but lately it looks like I need more 🙈

[@TheSalonLife]

Cuticle grows with the nail. In 1 week the new growth of the nail nail (with the cuticle on top of it) is 1mm. On my video it was a 2 week growth. Why do you feel you “need it” more? Is the skin around your nails dry? That is not cuticle. And the remover should not really go on the skin

[@TheSalonLife]

And yes if you do it too much you are going over area that had the cuticle removed already. Cuticle does not crawl up the nail. It moves on top of the nail with the nail.

[@zubryta]

@@TheSalonLife I am worried about leaving the solution longer and it looks like not everything is removed with shorter contact time. I also don’t want to press on my nails too much when scraping the cuticle off either. For whatever reason it looks like lately I have more cuticle 🤪

[@TheSalonLife]

Are you doing one hand at a time? Which remover are you using? How long are you leaving it for?

[@zubryta]

@@TheSalonLife yes, one hand at a time - prolinc/ cuticle eliminator - 1 minute

[@modernaskolazadame]

I am 47 and never before in my life removed cuticles. I never even knew that was a thing and my nail polish never chips or lifts at the base (by the nail fold) so I wonder if the cuticle removal is necessary and why. I appreciate your explanation.

[@TheSalonLife]

Everyone is different. Maybe your cuticle exfoliates easily? No idea. After doing thousands of manicures I would say most of the time it makes for a cleaner, neater nail polish application.

[@modernaskolazadame]

@@TheSalonLife Thank you :)

[@maferpino9484]

thanks so much for this! I recently started my natural nail growth journey after using acrylic nails for a year and a half non stop 😢 i started using cuticle remover but i was pushing it towards the nail plate! No wonder why they never ended up looking great haha im glad i follow you now cause im a newbie at this 🫶🏻

[@TheSalonLife]

I’m not surprised because we always hear “push back the cuticles”. But why? So you have all that dead skin cells under the skin fold?

[@purlofgreatprice1]

I understand about not using a mechanical buffer on nails, but what about lightly using a 4-sided file with the polish/shine side included? 🤔

[@TheSalonLife]

Abrasive always removes layers of the nail. Mechanical or not. Like if you want to shine a wood you need to remove layers. Using buffer on rough wood does not work.

[@purlofgreatprice1]

@@TheSalonLife ok. Thank you.

[@cristinastefan3283]

Oau!Very easy!Thank you!

[@ImBobbyMom]

I watched a video of yours about 6 months ago. For reference I have smaller hands that 9/10 year olds. Every time I would go to get my nails done they would complain my nails were too tiny and would have to shape the 2 smallest tips a LOT to fit my nails. I would love to send you before and after pictures from 6 months ago to today. All of my closest friends and family asked why I started getting fake nails and are floored when I tell them they are my own nails. Where could I send you an email with pics? I really wish you knew exactly how helpful you’ve been. You’ve changed my life actually. I’m now planning on going to nail school to be a nail technician and am no longer embarrassed about my tiny hands. To be honest they don’t even look that small now that my nails are on point. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. @thesalonlife

[@TheSalonLife]

Oh gosh, thank you so much for your kind words! I would love to see your photos [e-mail]

[@Sofia-ts6gy]

hey! sorry for the off topic question!! i recently bought the mavala k+ nail treatment and i was expecting to use it every day for a while without using any nail polish. but the instructions that came with it say to apply base coat on top and apply 3 times a week… i was wondering how you recommend going about it? do you know why they tell you to use base coat on top? >

[@katiecampbell958]

I have a question: is there anything I can do if I have nail folds really high up the nail? It affects polish application as I have less space on the actual nail bed and it looks silly

[@prettybabe-n4w]

cool video! thank you

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you too!

[@marileejoan]

Fantastic!! Your explanation was very helpful!!

[@meMYSELFnU]

I'm curious about the translucent part of the nail. Is that considered healthy? Is that considered a nail that is fully and properly attached to the nailbed? I'm asking this as for many years I've had a similar situation with my big toes. I have never worn nail polish so that would not be the reason. But particularly after a bath when moisture gets in, you can see the water has penetrated quite deelpy, at 75% of beneath the nail where I believe it should not reach. I can mask this effect temporarily by applying oils or creams in the gap beneath. However, this not solve the issue and I am concerned about the nail not reattaching.

[@TheSalonLife]

If the Hyponychium is not broken there is nothing wrong with the nail. Nail is porous and builds up moisture or soaks oil and then becomes more translucent sometimes. Also when it’s over filed. Which in my case the nail is not. Clear area doesn’t mean that it supposed to be attached to the nail bed there

[@InfinityHealthPilates]

Question. I’ve been doing your cuticle or skin fold care tips for a month. I push them back. I put oil on them daily. But still they are dry, get hard and then split. Any other tips. Cuz I’m getting ready to go back to cutting them. 😢

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello, this video explains it all. Are you following to a T? 3 simple habits that will transform your nails (for the better!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn27loyqiaxrhbc

[@lisac2229]

I've been doing it all wrong. Thank you for the education

[@Scott_From_Canada]

Do you soak your nails before doing this or no? I often soak my nails in warm water before applying blue cross cuticle remover but it doesn’t seem to always work super well. Would it possibly work better on dry nails?

[@TheSalonLife]

Everything is explained in these 2 videos :) How to start taking care of your nails [Complete Newbie Edition PART 1] kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoG7o3SJorBqm7s

[@Scott_From_Canada]

@@TheSalonLife thank you!!

[@MaryDeChambeau]

My nails always have ridges and the ridges chip at the edges of my nails. Will taking better care of my cuticles help? What else would help?

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Mary! We remove the cuticle during the manicure but we take care of the skin around the nails. That is not a cuticle. Here is a good nail and skin care routine 3 simple habits that will transform your nails (for the better!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn27loyqiaxrhbc

[@cynthiapatrick6087]

Isn’t alcohol very drying for nails? Also my right hand nails grow slower than my left hand nails, yes I’m right handed any tips 😊

[@TheSalonLife]

The poison is in the dose. One glass of wine could be ok once a week. 2 bottles of vodka every day, not so much :) I haven’t noticed any dryness wiping the nails twice a week with alcohol. But I also apply oil pretty much after each hand wash.

[@cynthiapatrick6087]

@@TheSalonLifeok what about getting my nails to grow on my right hand

[@AfrikanuGG]

Hi, i really appreciate your channel i have a off topic questions, my wife wants to do nails at home and we are so confused about nails inc companies: if you could chose top 3 witch will be that so many companies ao many paid reviews on those blogs .... please if you find time to drop a comment ( is expensive always better dior etc)

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello; I’m not sure I understand your question…

[@AfrikanuGG]

@@TheSalonLife what's your top 3 nail polish brands?

[@TheSalonLife]

My needs might not be the same as your needs. For me it’s Dazzle Dry (5 min fully dry and doesn’t yellow the nails) Probably CND Vinylux, good brushes Drugstore brand Revlon Ultra Snap (great formulas, fantastic brushes) Zoya also has excellent brushes (the wide ones) Brushes make a huge difference in how the polish applies. Another excellent polish is Cien, a cheap polish from Lidl. Limited colors but great formula and good lasting.

[@AfrikanuGG]

@@TheSalonLife many thanks 😇😇😇

[@simple_naildesigns]

Appreciate this video ❤

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you very much!!

[@leeanne8651]

Is it ok if I just remove my cuticles with a glass nail pusher without using a liquid cuticle remover?

[@TheSalonLife]

Definitely. I have an example on my channel But it’s easy to overdo it because the glass tool is sharp. People very often scrape their nails. They don’t feel where the cuticle ends and their nail starts

[@leeanne8651]

@@TheSalonLife Thank you for explaining, and demonstrating. I’ve never used a cuticle remover before.

[@akamepetrova]

is there anyway to do this without a cuticle remover?

[@TheSalonLife]

Yes. But it’s easy to overdo it because you need to use a sharp tool. People very often scrape their nails. They don’t feel where the cuticle ends and their nail starts

[@akamepetrova]

@@TheSalonLife okay thankyou!!

[@nancya9402]

Oops I have been going under the skin. Thank you...

[@elisaastorino2881]

Me too - it must be a common mistake

[@alalach]

Hi! I do have hypothyroidism so the skin around my nails and tips of my fingers is extra dry up to the point of cracking. My manicurist used to nip it but I find that it overgrows that way. I like to smooth it with a file. Any reccomendations on creams or oils that could help with that? I feel like all hand creams are not thick enough to actually make any difference 🥺

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Ala! Please check out this video: 3 simple habits that will transform your nails (for the better!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn27loyqiaxrhbc

[@TheSalonLife]

And this one: How do I heal this skin!? [Anna's Nail Advice] kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHjPeneIbZ2Gi68

[@dillaarts2]

Oh noo i just did my manicure before watching this video cuz i didnt get the notification 😢oh BTW, is it safe if u remove cuticle during or after the shower? i always do that though but i dont push it too hard cuz it is very soft and i dont wanna damage my nail plate (if that's what u called) 🤣

[@TheSalonLife]

I would do it after a shower. You need good light, good tools and see what you are doing. I don't think I would be able to remove it in the shower. But are you talking about removing the cuticle or nudging back the skin fold?

[@dillaarts2]

@@TheSalonLife im removing the cuticle with my nails (right thumb on my left hand nails and left thumb on my right hand nails) and 😂 i did like what you did with the tool on the video and i did it to the side so i am not pushing it back to the nail fold

[@anettahryniszynlynskey13]

Im 43 and never had fake nails done. As soon as someone started to touch my nail fold I was out. It hurt. Really 😂

[@sherry8429]

I do have a question: Why does one have to remove the cuticle? Does nail polish stay better?

[@TheSalonLife]

Yes, I explain it in my recent video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmS5lqebrb-ircU

[@sherry8429]

@@TheSalonLife Thank you 😊

[@Celeste-.-marie]

If you don't polish the nail is there any reason to remove the cuticle?

[@TheSalonLife]

No :)

[@pama3571]

That light area looks like it’s separated and will peel. Mine do that all the time😕