Monday 22 July 2013

Tools~Cuticle pusher



Cuticle pushers, as the name suggests, are instruments that are used to push the cuticles on our nails. Many find that nails look nicer and and even slightly longer when they push back on their cuticles.

Cuticle pushers can also  be used to not just push, but scrape of the dead skin at the cuticle and under the nails as well. Popular choices besides the metal cuticle pusher include orange wood sticks and hoof sticks.

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Picture from salonsupplies.co.uk


If there is still leftover stubborn skin that are not removable with the stick tools, a pair of cuticle nippers should be used.

Picture from the-salon.net


Watch how to carefully trim your cuticles here!


These are rather sharp tools that you are subjecting your cuticles to so it is advisable for you either get a professional manicure or learn more before attempting to do so yourself.

Keep in mind that the skin at the cuticle are is very thin and can easily be damaged. Although a standard practice when it come it nail beauty, a large number of people including medical professionals believe that clipping your cuticles is inviting potential trouble.

So read more, watch more, learn more and consider the risks before you decide to go for it or not!










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