Neat female fingers indicate the well-groomed nature of their owner. In order to make a beautiful manicure yourself, you need to work hard, and the first thing you should pay attention to is removing the cuticle and rough areas of the skin around the nails. The cuticle has a functional purpose. This cushion of leather, which covers the base of the nail plate, protects it from infection. Let's figure out how to remove cuticles at home by looking at different methods and techniques for doing them.
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To delete or not to delete – that is the question
For those girls who are far from manicure, a logical question arises: why remove this fabric at all if it performs a protective function. There may be several reasons:
- overgrown and unkempt cuticles cause hangnails;
- because of it, disturbances in normal nail growth may occur;
- Due to the presence of a cuticle, the entire manicure as a whole looks untidy.
Well-groomed fingers
Most often, this fabric is removed because of the untidiness it brings to the image. Overgrown nails are unlikely to look beautiful and elegant, but this does not mean that you need to fight the cuticle every day. Usually, masters remove it during the procedure, and the tissue around the nail grows within 2-3 weeks, remaining invisible.
Most often, the procedure involves cutting the tissue. This classic option is suitable for both home and professional cuticle removal, but has a lot of disadvantages. Chief among them is the possibility of bleeding if you do not work carefully with manicure accessories.
That is why other methods are gaining popularity, involving the dissolution of keratinized cells using special compounds.
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Types of removers
Based on their composition, removers are divided into:
- Acidic - break down keratinized areas of the epithelium using fruit, lactic or other acids.
- Alkaline - used for treating rough areas. The exposure time depends on the concentration of active substances.
- Mineral - used to maintain previously treated cuticle in good condition. The product has a delicate effect.
- Oil remover not only softens, but also nourishes and moisturizes the skin, making your hands look well-groomed.
Removers are not as harmless as they may seem. They contain very aggressive substances. Initially, removers were used to remove acrylic nails and gel polishes. During the work, their softening properties were discovered. Therefore, cosmetologists began to use them for manicures. This is how the first removers appeared, which had a more gentle composition for the cuticle. By the way, the consistency of such products may be different. Manufacturers produce removers in the form of liquids, gels and even creams.
Popular methods
All options for destroying the protective tissue around the nail can be divided into 2 groups: with and without circumcision. The first method is the most common, and the second is considered much more preferable, because it allows you to make a neat manicure without pain and the risk of bleeding.
When working with cuticles, you must use only high-quality, disinfected tools. Otherwise, there is a risk of introducing bacteria.
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With circumcision
The first and most important thing to do is to disinfect the materials.
Disinfection is carried out either with alcohol or with the help of a special lamp that destroys bacteria.
The next step is to soften the tissue to be removed. To do this, you need to wash your hands and place them in warm water with the addition of plenty of sea salt. After about 10 minutes you can begin removing the cuticle.
Nail clippers
What steps will you have to follow here:
- Using a push-up, the pterygium (thin film around the nail) is removed.
- The same tool gently pushes back the cuticle, while completely cleaning the nail itself.
- Next, using tweezers, the keratinized skin is removed, and you need to start from the sides, gradually moving to the middle of the nail.
- After all the skin has been removed, you will have to treat the nail with a caring oil or a special cuticle product.
There is no need to try to grab large pieces of skin with tweezers. Pulling movements should also be avoided as they increase the risk of skin injury.
There is no need to rush in this process, since sometimes you have to spend 10-15 minutes to remove all traces of the cuticle, leaving no room for hangnails. Afterwards, you can cover your nails with a colored coating or a strengthening one to grow natural nails. Evelyn 8 in 1 polish has received quite good reviews, which helps to quickly restore or simply make the nail plate denser.
Natural remover
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No circumcision
The method in which the tissue is removed without cutting is called “European”. Its main advantage is that it is almost impossible to damage the nail. Moreover, this method is absolutely not painful and involves the use of special compounds.
E.MI cuticle remover
The following compositions are considered the most common:
- remover or special gel, which is applied to problem areas for 10-15 minutes, after which all that remains is to remove pieces of cuticle, wash your hands and apply care cream;
- a pencil for removing cuticles, which needs to cover all the places where keratinized tissue has formed;
- You can also remove the skin using a special oil, which is applied to the problem area and washed off along with the cuticle after 15-20 minutes.
When choosing a remover, you should definitely pay attention to the composition. Gentle care will be provided only by a remover or pencil that does not contain harmful chemicals.
This method is used by many ladies at home, since the “European” removal turns out to be simple and painless. The products themselves are not cheap, but they help maintain your nails in optimal condition for many months.
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Using a cutter and an orange stick
The “European” version of cuticle removal very often involves the use of an orange stick. It itself is an oblong wooden stick with pointed ends. To remove the skin with its help, you need to apply a softening composition to the nail, and after 10 minutes, wash your hands and remove the cuticle with careful movements of the stick.
The device helps remove keratinized tissue without pain and extra effort. A softened cuticle easily comes off the nail, but this does not mean that you can use an orange stick without special compounds.
orange stick
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Hardware manicure involves the use of a special cutter. How to remove tissue step by step in this case:
- The surface of the nail is degreased, the cuticle is pushed back with an orange stick or push-up.
- Next, use a cone file to process the nail in two directions, first from left to right, then vice versa.
- After this, the entire plate is cleaned using a ball-shaped nozzle, and rough areas are treated with a rectangular nozzle.
In advanced sets you can find another attachment - a felt one. You need to work with such a device carefully, since pressing hard on the nail increases the risk of injury.
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Sally Hansen
If you don't know how to remove cuticles, it's better to use Sally Hansen. It differs from others in its composition. The gel contains anti-inflammatory components, alkalis and moisturizing ingredients. The product is fast-acting.
It should be kept on the skin for no more than a minute. The gel of this brand is most often chosen by owners of hard and dry cuticles, which were previously removed only by cutting. The product begins to act within 15 seconds after application. Therefore, at this moment you can begin to push back the cuticle. Afterwards, the product is washed off under warm running water, and hands are lubricated with nourishing cream.
Rules for removing gel polish from cuticles
Often, inexperienced ladies apply gel polish not only to the nail itself, but also to the cuticle. In this case, you can remove the composition from the skin in the following ways:
- moisten a cotton swab or the tip of an orange stick in varnish solvent;
- Some masters recommend washing your hands with soap several times after the procedure, and then applying more caring cream to the fabric. Due to this, after a couple of hours it will be much easier to remove excess varnish;
- If the varnish gets on the cuticle in hard-to-reach places, you can remove it using a toothpick and a cotton wool wrapped around it, which will be soaked in a solvent.
Some masters prefer to use old brushes to combat unruly varnish, thanks to which they can remove large stains on the cuticle.
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Removers
If you don't know how to cut cuticles yourself, don't experiment. Better use a remover. This is the most popular and widespread way to get rid of dead skin. Its main advantage is simplicity.
How to use the remover:
- Hands are pre-cleaned, after which remover is applied to the area of the side rollers and cuticle. Next, we wait for the time indicated in the instructions. Depending on the brand, the exposure time varies from 30 seconds to several minutes.
- During the specified time, the cuticle softens, after which it can be easily removed without resorting to cutting. To work, you need to use a pusher or an orange stick. With the help of these instruments, the cuticle is pushed back, taking care not to disturb living areas of tissue.
- Hands are washed in running water, completely removing any remaining product.
- Afterwards, a special product is applied to the side rollers and cuticle, which will soften the skin and slow down the growth of the cuticle.
With the help of a remover you can make your hands attractive in a matter of minutes. Using modern tools, you will forget about how to trim the cuticle with scissors and tweezers.
The effect of gels and removers is almost the same. By the way, sometimes the gel can act as a remover.
Destruction forever
Few people believe this, but the unsightly tissue around the nail can be removed forever. What manipulations will have to be performed in this case?
- On the first day you will have to perform a trim manicure procedure.
- The next day you need to push back the cuticle using an orange stick and continue these manipulations every day.
- After 21 days, you need to go to a specialist who will perform a combined removal of small areas of tissue that have managed to germinate.
- For another week, you need to constantly move the cuticle, while carefully lubricating the problem area with oil.
Thanks to daily pushing and removal, the cuticle will become thinner, and after a month it will stop growing altogether. The main thing here is to be patient and carry out similar manipulations every day, not forgetting about the caring oil.
Such manipulations really help to completely and permanently get rid of the cuticle, but they require iron patience. If a girl does not remove the tissue for at least a couple of days, the cuticle will begin to grow again.
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Alternatives to the tool
There are several other devices that replace the orange stick.
In dots technology , this is a special tool. In other procedures, a pusher, a laser file, an iron spatula or bamboo sticks are used.
The alternatives have pros and cons. Metal products are simply disinfected according to all requirements. They are used in professional nail services.
A pusher is a metal spatula with a sharp end that removes the cuticle. It is durable, but is expensive and causes more damage to the cuticle, even causing cuts.
A laser file is less dangerous, but much more expensive than other tools.
The iron spatula often damages the skin. It glides worse on the nail and skin, but is cheaper than professional tools.
There are different opinions about bamboo
- a worthy substitute for citrus woods, affordable price, convenience;
- Unlike orange, it has a harder material that scratches the skin.
You need to use any of the manicure tools while observing safety precautions and hygiene.
Money issue
Removing problematic tissue can be done in different ways, and the issue here is cost. How much do various devices for combating cuticles cost:
- The manufacturer Bohema boasts affordable and high-quality products against keratinized tissue. Thus, a special remover in a pencil costs only 260 rubles.
- OPI boasts a wide variety of cuticle care products. The average cost of oil is 750 rubles.
- The Kinetics brand offers cuticle softeners and oils in the average price range of 550-600 rubles.
- The manufacturer Trind has special kits for removing problematic tissue.
- Products from the manufacturer INM have excellent reviews from customers, especially softening cuticle oil with green tea, which costs 320 rubles.
You need to focus not only on the cost of the product, but also on reviews about it, as well as on the composition. For example, the OPI and Kinetics brands boast quality products without the addition of harmful chemicals.
Kinetics
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You should always handle the cuticle carefully so as not to damage the nail plate or cause infection. Thanks to modern means, it is possible to remove keratinized tissue completely painlessly, but when you first experience working with cuticles, it is better to contact a professional.
Which remover should you choose?
The choice of funds on the market is quite wide. Good removers are produced by the brands “Smart Enamel” and Be Natural.
“Wine enamel” differs from other products in that it destroys dead skin at the molecular level. The rapid action of the product is explained by the presence of sodium hydroxide in it. This brand of remover is good for gentle removal. However, it will not work if you have dry and rough cuticles.
Be Natural is a very effective remedy that quickly copes with even the most advanced cases. The substance is enough to act for only 45 seconds. The advantage of the remover is that it does not harm the nails, despite the serious chemical composition. Moreover, the product has nourishing and moisturizing properties.
