A beautiful modern manicure can not be done without removing the overgrown cuticle. The skin around the nail plate can grow into the nail bed, tear, and this in turn leads to the formation of burrs and cracks. In addition, nail growth is possible. Those ladies who prefer to do a manicure on their own, you need to know how to quickly and correctly remove the cuticle at home.
How to remove the cuticle properly at home?
The easiest way to carry out the procedure at home is to remove the cuticle with the help of special chemical solvents. This version of cuticle elimination, characteristic of the so-called European manicure , does not require sharpened skills and is considered sparing. But a significant part of the ladies still prefer a classic manicure, when the cuticle is cut.
Consider how to remove the cuticle at home by step-by-step, both ways.
Cuticle removal in the classical way
Cutting cuticles in a classical way requires tools:
- tweezers (or sharp scissors);
- pusher (stick).
Before the procedure, tools need to be disinfected!
Performance:
- Prepare warm water with a diluted cosmetic soap and sea salt. Immerse your fingers in a container of water for 15 minutes, then wipe dry with a towel or a towel.
- With the help of a pusher or stick, move the cuticle to the base of the nail plate, while slightly lifting.
- With nippers carefully trim the keratinized skin from the side parts of the nail and cut the cuticle along the arc.
- Apply the cream to the cuticle.
Cuticle removal in European fashion
For the European way you will need:
- means for removal of the cuticle , preferably containing in the composition of fruit acid (gel in a flacon or in the form of a pencil);
- stick with pointed and oblique end.
If the gel is in the flacon, the composition is applied with a brush or with a pipette.
Performance:
- Apply a remover for the cuticle on the skin near the nail bed. Leave for the time specified in the attached instructions. The composition will soften the horny skin.
- Using sticks, remove the cuticle.
- Wash hands with soap under running water, dry with a towel and grease with a nutritious cream.
Attention! Do not completely cut the cuticle, tk. it ensures the integrity of the nail plate and reliably protects the nail bed from penetration of the infection.