What is a cuticle
The cuticle is a layer of clear skin located along the bottom edge of your finger or toe, which is called the
nail bed
It's important to keep your cuticles clean to prevent
infections
Both the Mayo clinic and the American Academy of Dermatology
advise against cutting cuticles
If you want to still cut cuticle despite the guidelines you must first
soften them first
the area around the nail bed is very
delicate
picking your cuticles can lead to
damaged cuticles
trim nails
regularly
The cuticle protects new nails from bacteria when they grow out from the
nail root
how long should you soak hands and feet in warm soapy water?
10 minutes
cuticles protect both nails and the skin surrounding them from
infection
if cuticles are dry apply a
moisturizer
true or false
It's common for cuticles to crack and peel
TRUE
for a hangnail you must
carefully remove with tweezers or nippers
use a nail file to smooth out rough
edges
The cuticle is the skin located above the nail base.
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to prevent dryness and cracking it is advised to
moisturize
After a cuticle is cut
it's easier for bacteria and germs to get inside
after you soften the cuticle, you apply
cuticle remover
What can you use to hydrate cuticles
cuticle oil or moisturizer
Is it safe to rip or bite off hang nails?
NO
regularly moisturize
cuticles
The lunula is located above the
cuticle
You can also apply cuticle oil and a
massage cream
despite the guidelines
nail salons continue to cut cuticles
Trim excess skin and hangnails but never cut off the
entire cuticle
It is safe to apply cuticle oil and/or moisturizer daily
YES
infection of the skin around the cuticle is called
Paronychia
Don't your nails
bite
hair cuticles serve as a layer for the hair.
protective
how is it easiest you take care of your cuticles?
soak your hand or foot in soapy, warm water
technicians should just push back the cuticles and
trim loose skin and hangnails
what is the idea of trimming cuticles
to remove excess skin and hangnails only
What is used overnight to soothe damaged cuticles?
Vaseline
Symptoms of paronychia are
redness, tenderness, pus, shape color and texture change, and the nail detaching from the nail bed
to help strengthen nails you can apply a
nail hardener