So different: how to work correctly with different types of cuticle

A neat look to a manicure is given not only by the shape of the nails, the artificial coating, but also by a neat, moisturized cuticle. Unfortunately, to keep her healthy and well-groomed, it is not enough to visit a manicurist once a month. It is necessary to care for it daily at home.

In this article we will look at why it is so important to monitor the condition of the cuticle and what cuticle care products to use so that it looks healthy and does not spoil the appearance of your manicure and nail plate. Yes! The health of your nails depends on its condition.

How and why to remove side bolsters?

Firstly, you do not need to remove the entire cuticle, but only the dead cells. Secondly, this must be done very carefully so as not to damage the delicate skin. It is necessary to remove dead cells so that the cuticle does not grow, otherwise:

• it dries out, tears, becomes covered with cracks;
• burrs appear;
• pathogenic microorganisms can enter the resulting cracks and wounds, causing inflammatory processes;
• due to an unhealthy cuticle, growth slows down, the condition of the nails worsens - longitudinal stripes appear, the shape changes.

To prevent such consequences, it is necessary to promptly remove dead cells. It is equally important to take care of the rest of the skin - moisturize it daily and protect it from damage. The cycle of partial cuticle renewal is 2 weeks, and complete renewal occurs every 3 weeks.

Why does the cuticle grow back quickly after a manicure on dry hands?

You should be careful about flaky skin. If your hands are working, this is especially true for women who spend most of their time in the country and in the garden, then it is necessary to carry out a manicure in several stages. The first step is to remove the pterygium using a pusher or an orange stick.

Why does the cuticle grow quickly after a manicure on dry hands:

• The main task is to push back the cuticle. However, if this does not happen, it is stuck, it is best to use a safe cutter for these purposes. With the help of this cutter it is possible to separate the dense, rubbery, stuck cuticle from the surface of the nail and perform a high-quality manicure without violating the technology. On such hands, it is best to remove the cuticle by using scissors and tweeters, but after that, additionally carry out the oil polishing procedure.
• It is recommended to repeat such manipulations if your hands are dry and prone to peeling, allergic reactions, and cracking. Simply cutting the cuticle with scissors will not work, since the skin instantly reacts to such manipulations and produces cells at an accelerated rate that promote growth. In just a few days, there will be a huge number of torn rags of cuticle near the nail.
• If there are hangnails on the skin, you should not achieve a perfect manicure. This is the main problem of many masters who have pages on Instagram or shoot videos for YouTube. These areas require an ideal picture, which is why it is necessary to remove small scales that are on the surface of the cuticle. However, excessively deep peeling and peeling can cause capillary damage and bleeding. On the hands of “rodents”, people who are involved in hard, complex work, seamstresses, florists, cleaning workers, the cuticle really grows quickly and looks untidy.
• Thus, for protection, the skin is forced to produce more cells, as a result of which the cuticle grows quickly and has an unkempt appearance just a few days after visiting the salon. In this case, it is recommended to use gloves, or choose a gentle product for cleaning sinks and toilets.

Torn cuticle

Cuticle removal methods

The method for removing dead cuticle cells depends on the type of manicure:

1. In a classic manicure, dead skin layers are cut off with scissors or tweezers. The skin is removed after soaking the hands and applying a softening agent to the periungual area. The peel is carefully pushed away with a pusher in the direction from the edges of the nail to the middle. The bottom layer is carefully cleaned with a hatchet so as not to damage the nail. The quality of a trim manicure largely depends on the tool used. It is best to use a hand-sharpened stainless steel tool. After carefully trimming the overgrown skin, the remaining part is lubricated with nourishing cuticle oil.

1. With a European manicure, dead skin is not cut off, but removed using keratolics or removers. These are special products containing acids or alkalis. They soften the skin, and the side rollers are easily moved away with a wooden stick. At the end of the session, cuticle oil is applied to the periungual area.

1. For a Brazilian manicure, gloves impregnated with a moisturizing emulsion with a complex of vitamins are used. They are put on the hands, and the emulsion in the gloves is distributed in the periungual area. The product is intensively rubbed into the skin with massage movements. The edges of the gloves are then cut off to free the fingers and peel off the skin with an orange stick. At the end of the session, the gloves are removed and excess emulsion is removed with a napkin.

1. Japanese manicure uses mineral serum, natural oil, and algae scrub. Excess skin is removed with a gentle cuticle remover - a remover with fruit acids. Fingers and palms are massaged with bags of purified sand, flower petals, herbs, and aromatic oils. Nourishing and moisturizing products are applied to the skin.

European manicure

This method of removing cuticles is less traumatic. It is suitable for those who have rough skin. A simplified option is to push away the growth with an orange stick, after softening it in the bath. Simple, but not as effective as possible.

Still, we advise you to turn to the help of a special gel remover; it will make removing the cuticle much easier.

Cover the skin around the nail with the product and leave for the time specified in the instructions. We wipe off the remains with a napkin, and the main part of the cuticle will go away along with the gel. Using the same orange stick, carefully push the skin towards the nail fold. By the way, the stick has antiseptic properties and is disposable, which means the risk of getting an infection is minimal.

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The method is simple and quite safe, but you still shouldn’t abuse it. It is enough to clean the cuticle once every 2 weeks.

Comparison of trimmed and untrimmed manicure

Advantages and disadvantages of the trimming method

Advantages:

• Nails quickly acquire a well-groomed appearance.
• Even heavily overgrown cuticles are easily removed.
• Even damaged or abnormally growing nails can be treated.

Flaws:

• Risk of infection due to complete removal of the cuticle.
• Risk of cutting.
• It becomes more difficult to remove the side ridges in the future due to the fact that the skin becomes tougher and grows faster.
• If the skin is cut incorrectly, there is a high probability of deformation of the nails and the appearance of grooves on their surface.

Pros and cons of the no-edge method

Pros:

• The procedure is as safe as possible.
• The skin is not injured.
• There is no risk of penetration of bacteria and other pathogenic microorganisms into the growth zone.
• Only dead layers of skin are removed, and living cells still perform protective functions.

Minuses:

• If the cuticle was previously trimmed, then after the first procedures of a trimless manicure the result will not be flawless. But it will be achieved in about 5 procedures.

Dry cuticle: creeping and thin

Dry cuticles are quite common, especially if you have hard water. Dry cuticles make your nails look untidy, and if they are not cared for properly and untimely, they quickly become overgrown with hangnails, and there is often a risk of fungal diseases.

A feature of the thin, dry cuticle is closely spaced capillaries and a large number of pterygium. The main rule when working with such cuticle is to open the pocket well with an orange stick. The optimal manicure in this case would be a hardware manicure and grinding of the burr. With regular manicure, the cuticle will grow less and hangnails will not appear.

Use of oil

The first assistant in home care for the skin around the nail is a nourishing cuticle oil. Such products moisturize and nourish the skin, enrich it with vitamins, soften, restore and soothe. They need to be used daily. To do this, simply apply a drop of oil to each nail and rub vigorously into the periungual skin with massage movements.

There is a large selection of cuticle oils on sale:

• in bottles with a brush or pipette dispenser;
• made in the form of a pencil;
• with different compositions and aromas;
• with shimmer;
• with mastic tree resin, cocoa extract, vitamins and other useful components.

Regular use of oils solves the problem of dry and stiff cuticles and prevents the appearance of cracks and hangnails. The skin becomes soft and elastic. In addition, the use of oils has a beneficial effect on the condition of the nails. They become strong and beautiful, with a uniform structure and a healthy glow.

Review of products used for unedged manicure

Products used for unedged manicure are divided into three large groups: 1. Alkaline (KOH or NaOH), which must be thoroughly washed off to avoid allergies; 2. Acidic (AHA or BHA), which should not be washed off - they nourish cells and accelerate their synthesis; 3. Based on urea (used mainly in pedicures). The active ingredient of the first group is caustic soda or caustic potassium, used in the production of liquid and solid soap. They themselves are very dangerous, they corrode skin and tissues. They are found in small proportions in manicure preparations. Legislative documents establish a 5% threshold. After application, the alkali corrodes the surface of the skin, destroys its composition and kills living cells. To avoid any troubles, the exposure time stated by the manufacturer ranges from 15 seconds to 1 minute . After this, you should thoroughly rinse the product from the skin. Manufacturers themselves insure themselves against undesirable consequences that their product may cause to consumers. A decrease in the percentage of the active substance leads to a loss of remover properties. The shelf life of such products is limited, and by the end of it the effect after use is no longer the same.

Alkaline removers are usually used for salon procedures, and acidic removers are used for home manicures.

The second group of drugs based on fruit acids has a higher cost and quality. Alpha and Beta hydrophilic acids included in these products penetrate deeply into the skin thanks to their small molecules. They destroy the connections between living cells and dead ones, enhancing their peeling. Living tissues that have absorbed ANA (water-soluble) or BHA (fat-soluble) acids enhance trophism and synthesis. Tissue renewal guarantees even and smooth skin in the cuticle area. There is no need to wash off this product.

If you nourish the cuticle with these acids between manicure sessions, it will not grow.

The third group does not belong to alkalis or acids . Urea is a product of protein breakdown. It loosens keratin very well, so it is used mainly to combat calluses. This is a strong substance that can completely dissolve a nail in 2 days. It is used in the treatment of fungal infections. ! Preference should be given to brands with acidic compounds.

• This is primarily the anticuticle “Avoplex from OPI” , which contains AHA.
• Pencil remover “SOPHIN, 0531” based on BHA and oils, with constant use, does not allow pterygia to grow.
• Among alkaline products, anticuticles from CND and Be Natural . The latter brand is known for its excellent pedicure compositions.

Creams and lotions

Hand lotions and creams are indispensable assistants in daily home care. Depending on the purpose and composition, they:

• deeply moisturize the dermis;
• supply it with nutrients;
• protect from sun, wind, temperature changes;
• soften the cuticle;
• give it a healthy and attractive appearance;
• do not allow dehydration;
• increase elasticity;
• improve blood microcirculation;
• heal cracks and other damage;
• smooth out wrinkles;
• soothe, relieve irritation;
• remove dryness and flaking;
• give a healthy glow and well-groomed appearance;
• maintain water balance;
• improve metabolic processes.

It is advisable to apply cream or lotion after each hand washing. At a minimum, you should use a protective cream in the winter and a moisturizer with SPF filters in the summer before every trip outside. It is recommended to apply the nourishing cream at night, intensively rubbing into the skin of the hands and the periungual area.

Recommendations for cuticle care

To avoid problems with the cuticle, you need to regularly care for it: nourish and moisturize the skin, remove the stratum corneum. Are you visiting a manicurist? Great! But, unfortunately, this is not enough for complete care. Between visits to the master, the cuticle needs to be constantly given attention. Let's figure out what procedures and means will help achieve her healthy state at home.

Take baths and push back cuticles

Baths are necessary to soften the cuticle and prepare it for subsequent processing. Pour water at a comfortable temperature into a small container. You can add sea salt, a drop of essential oil or herbal infusion to it. After taking a bath, it would be a good idea to use a scrub to remove dead skin cells.

Then you need to use a metal pusher or an orange stick to push back the cuticle. Do this with light movements, avoid strong pressure, otherwise you may accidentally injure the cuticle or nail plate. You need to push back the cuticle about once a week.

Important!

For those who communicate with manicure tools on a first-name basis, it is better to use an orange stick. If you lack the skills, using a metal pusher can inadvertently injure your nail plate or cuticle. Do you want to master all the subtleties of manicure? Then sign up for courses at ParisNail school

Don't forget about hand massage

Hand massage:

• improves blood circulation;
• softens the skin, makes it firm and elastic;
• has a beneficial effect on the condition of the cuticle;
• slows down the growth of skin around the nail plate;
• accelerates nail growth;

Hand massage is very simple. Every girl can handle this.

• Apply a small amount of oil or cream to your hands;
• Rub the product in a circular motion with light pressure until it is completely absorbed.

Use cuticle oil

Cuticle oil is a must have for every girl! The oil perfectly moisturizes the skin and saturates it with vitamins. Use it daily, for example before bed. Place a drop of oil on the cuticle of each nail and massage well.

Please note that there are mineral and natural oils. Mineral oil forms an invisible film on the surface of the cuticle. If you use this oil every day, you will get the opposite effect - the cuticle will begin to dry out. This oil is more suitable for masters - the client comes for a manicure once every 3-4 weeks, and mineral oil is ideal for single use. At home, on a daily basis, it is better to use natural oil, such as Dadi Oil nail oil.

Olive, apricot or almond oils are also suitable for cuticle care. If desired, you can even make an oil blend and/or add a couple drops of essential oils.

Use hand cream

Such a simple recommendation that girls sometimes forget about. The cream must be present in daily care. In summer it will protect the skin from the scorching sun, in winter from frost, in autumn and spring from wind.

It can be moisturizing, nourishing, protective, restorative. Choose a cream based on your skin's needs and environmental conditions. For example:

• In winter, before going outside, use a protective cream;
• in summer, use a moisturizer containing SPF filters;
• and before going to bed, it is best to smear your hands with nourishing cream.

You can even use several creams at once: one in the morning and another in the evening.

Spa treatments

Oils and creams are not everything.

Once every 1-2 weeks, scrub and perform paraffin therapy. Do you think that only a professional manicurist can handle this procedure? You are deeply mistaken! Because paraffin cream was invented a long time ago, which is simply ideal for use at home.

Let's look at the technology for using such a cream.

1. Thoroughly scrub your hands to remove dead skin cells.
2. Apply a moisturizing or nourishing cream and rub it in well.
3. Apply a thick layer of paraffin cream.
4. We put on plastic gloves and do not take them off for 15-20 minutes.
5. After the specified time has passed, remove the gloves and wipe off the remaining paraffin cream with a paper towel.

After the procedure, it is advisable not to wet your hands for two hours.

You can also use various hand masks and make wraps. Such procedures will not only improve the condition of the skin, but also lift your spirits.

Drink water

Don’t forget the well-known phrase: “A person is 80% water” and be sure to follow a drinking regime so that your skin, and therefore the cuticle, does not experience a lack of fluid. The daily water consumption rate is calculated using a very simple formula: 30 ml of water per 1 kg of weight.

Use gloves

To protect your skin from the aggressive effects of chemicals and water when cleaning the house, washing dishes, or working, be sure to wear household gloves. Going outside in cold, windy, frosty weather? Again, don’t forget about gloves, but regular ones.

So, the main rule of cuticle care is: “Remove, protect, moisturize.” Remember that the cuticle needs daily care. Only in this case will your hands have a well-groomed and attractive appearance!

Hand massage

Massage is another pleasant and useful procedure, for which it is not necessary to visit a salon. It is enough to have a little free time, nourishing oil, lotion or cream and the desire to take care of your hands. Just apply a little cosmetic product to your palms and massage them with smooth circular movements until completely absorbed.

Massage enhances the effect of the cosmetics used and has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and nails:

• softens the skin of the hands and cuticles;
• increases its elasticity;
• slows down the growth of leathery ridges around the nails;
• improves blood microcirculation;
• strengthens nails and stimulates their growth.

Masks

Masks make it possible to quickly get your hands and cuticles in order at home. You can also purchase ready-made disposable hand masks with active ingredients. It is convenient not to apply masks to your hands, but to fill disposable plastic gloves or bags with them, then immerse your hand there for the recommended time, and dispose of them after use. Several recipes with different directions of action:

Brightening and nourishing

Boil the potatoes and mash them while still warm with a fork. Add the juice of half a lemon to it and mix. Fill the glove or bag, immerse your hands for 15 minutes and wrap them in warmth. Afterwards, rinse off and apply moisturizer.

Intensely moisturizing

Grate 1 cucumber and mix with aloe vera pulp from a piece of leaf about 2-3 cm. Stir, knead, and fill a bag or glove. We immerse our hands for 15 minutes. Afterwards, rinse your hands with warm water and apply nourishing cream.

Nutritious

Pour 3-4 tablespoons of finely ground oatmeal with 300-400 ml of hot water. Leave for 5-8 minutes, and then add 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt. Fill the bag or gloves and immerse your hands for 15-20 minutes. Wrap up in warmth. Afterwards, rinse with warm water and apply cream.

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Hand baths and peeling

Cosmetic baths are a simple and effective way to care for your hand skin at home. After the baths, the skin becomes soft and velvety, and the cuticles soften and are easily pushed back with an orange stick. It is advisable to do baths once a week.

To do this, take warm water and add useful ingredients to it, for example, sea salt or flavored salt manicure composition, soda, herbal infusion or your favorite aroma oil. After soaking, use a hand scrub to remove dead skin particles.

Main functions of the cuticle

When studying the structure of the nail, it becomes clear that the cuticle is a keratinized layer of the proximal ridge. It consists of a horny flap and a pterygium. In this way, the body prevents pathogenic bacteria and infections from entering the subcuticular space and germinal zone.

The flap acts as a patch, covering the area, and the pterygium provides a seal.

Paraffin therapy and other spa treatments

To make your hands shine with beauty and health, pamper them with spa treatments. They can also be carried out at home - for example, using cosmetic paraffin. He:

• melts easily and quickly in a paraffin bath;
• contains natural oils and vitamins;
• perfectly moisturizes, softens and soothes the skin;
• promotes its restoration;
• improves blood flow;
• initiates skin renewal and rejuvenation processes;
• normalizes hydrolipid balance, condition of nails and cuticles;
• eliminates microcracks, inflammation, wrinkles and other defects;
• enhances the effect of cosmetics.

Paraffin therapy and other spa treatments are recommended to be carried out every 1-2 weeks.

How to choose a manicure cutter?

1. The best cutters are diamond cutters. So it’s better to choose this one.
2. To choose a universal nozzle, you need to look for a red notch on it. It denotes a mild degree of abrasiveness, which is intended specifically for manicure, and not for removing gel polish.
3. Regarding the size of the device: a 2.5–4 mm attachment is usually used to cut the cuticle, and a 1.8–2.5 mm attachment is used to process the pterygium.
4. You should not take a cutter with a large number of attachments. If you are a beginner, they are unlikely to be useful to you.

Cold paraffin therapy

Especially for those who are too lazy to melt paraffin in a bath, a cold paraffin cream has been developed. This product has a rich natural composition, thanks to which:

• nourishes and moisturizes the skin;
• tone it up, increases elasticity;
• helps maintain youth;
• strengthens nails;
• relieves inflammation;
• has a calming effect;
• heals cracks;
• solves the problem of burrs;
• stimulates blood microcirculation and cell nutrition;
• increases skin resistance to aggressive influences and diseases.

Cream paraffin is applied in a thick layer to clean hands, pre-treated with a scrub and nourishing cream or oil. Hands with paraffin cream applied to them are placed in plastic gloves and wrapped in cosmetic mittens or a warm towel. The procedure lasts 20 minutes and is carried out at intervals from 1 time (for prevention) to 2-3 times a week (for medicinal purposes). After the session, the gloves are removed, excess paraffin is removed with a napkin, and cream is applied to the hands.

What to do if the hangnail has already come out?

Do not tear it off under any circumstances! It must be carefully cut off with clean personal nippers, treating the cut area “before” and “after” with an antiseptic. If you have the nippers at home and the dry bug is clinging to everything, apply cuticle oil or a drop of rich lip balm. The skin will become soft, and it will be possible to wait until you get home.

If the hangnail is bleeding, treat it with hydrogen peroxide and stop the bleeding before cutting. It is convenient to have capramine at home - a dental remedy for stopping capillary bleeding. It is sold in medical equipment and professional manicure stores, and costs a penny. It stings unpleasantly when applied, but very quickly seals the blood vessel and creates an antiseptic crust that prevents suppuration and inflammation.

If the hangnail is already inflamed and threatens to fester, treat it daily with chlorhexidine and protect it with a sterile bandage from additional household infections. If a couple of days do not pass, it is better to consult a doctor so as not to have serious consequences: felon can lead to deep suppuration of the tissue, and the treatment for this case is surgical.

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Rescue products

Irregular care, improper use of manicure tools, aggressive external influences and other factors can lead to serious problems with the cuticle. The side folds of the skin may become inflamed, reddened, and covered with cracks. They often develop burrs and bleeding lesions. If measures are not taken, then even suppuration is possible, in which a trip to the hospital is inevitable.

In other cases, emergency treatment is also required, but it can be done at home:

1. Bleeding wounds - treat with hydrogen peroxide, baneocin or other hemostatic agent with disinfectant properties. After this, apply a healing composition, for example, Cuticle repair wax for healing burrs and cuts from El Corazon. It will seal the wound, help quickly restore the periungual skin and prevent its inflammation.

1. Damage to the dermis and nail plate due to allergic dermatitis or onycholysis - the REGENERATOR restoration product from Rosi will help. This provitamin complex has an absolutely natural composition and has a long-lasting antifungal effect. It normalizes the condition of the skin after dermatitis, softens it, removes inflammation and peeling, accelerates recovery processes, heals cracks and damage.

1. “Capricious” cuticle – prone to dryness, inflammation, damage, cracks and hangnails. To care for rough periungual skin and problematic cuticles, 8 in 1 energetic argan oil from Rio Profi is suitable. With regular use, this product perfectly moisturizes the skin, enriches it with useful components, makes it soft and elastic. Nail & cuticle cream from Essence will also come to the rescue. In addition to caring for nails, it nourishes, softens, moisturizes, regenerates and protects problematic cuticles.

1. Tendency to hangnails. SEREBRO cuticle wax will help you forget about this problem. It is easy to apply and reliably protects the skin from external influences, promoting its rapid healing.

1. Hangnails that appear due to the habit of biting nails. The 3-in-1 No Bite Pro-Growth anti-gnawing product from the manufacturer El Corazon will help you get rid of this habit and its consequences. This matte treatment coating is applied to the bare nail or finished manicure. The product has an absolutely harmless composition, strengthens nails and helps to quickly get rid of hangnails. The secret of its effectiveness lies in its bitter taste, which reduces the urge to bite nails and helps you gradually get rid of this habit. The product is universal - suitable for use by adults and children, women and men.

1. Sores, cuts and other minor skin damage. The wound-healing hand gel “Silk Gloves” from El Corazon will help quickly restore the integrity of the skin. It eliminates dryness and inflammation of the skin, making it smooth and elastic. Moreover, this gel creates the effect of invisible gloves that protect the delicate skin of your hands from external influences.

Wet and creeping cuticle and rules for working with it

As a rule, the owners of wet thin cuticle are young girls over 16 years old; it can also be associated with hyperhidrosis of the hands. When removing this type of cuticle, you must be extremely careful as it can easily tear.

A combination manicure would be a suitable option. The tip of the cutter must be placed clearly in contact with the cuticle growth zone. The next step is to carefully clean the pterygium from under the cuticle using a conical diamond cutter.

The creeping cuticle grows on the nail plate and often cracks. This type of cuticle is a beginner's worst nightmare. A feature of the creeping cuticle is that the capillaries are very closely spaced, and a bright red rim forms above the cuticle.

One of the best options for processing such cuticles is a safe cutter and an orange stick. The cuticle is carefully cut with nail scissors, the pterygium is thoroughly cleaned, and the side ridges and hangnails are polished.

Let's sum it up

In between visits to a manicurist, you need to take care of your cuticle every day and independently maintain it in a healthy state. First of all, you need to protect the delicate periungual skin from damage and regularly moisturize it.

The easiest way to take care of healthy and well-groomed cuticles is to use nourishing oils, moisturizing creams and lotions daily. In addition, do not forget to do hand baths, peeling, masks, paraffin therapy and other spa treatments at least once a week. Cherish your hands and don’t forget to take care of your cuticles, because the whole look of your manicure, the nutrition and health of your nails depend on it.

Oily and dense cuticle and treatment methods

Oily cuticle is a favorite of all masters. It is ideally cut into a “sausage”, removing it is not difficult, and a hardware manicure is also suitable. The only negative is that sometimes the nozzle can quickly become clogged.

With thick cuticles, a regular trimmed European manicure will often be sufficient. But, sometimes, the result of the work may not be satisfactory, and in this case it is better to use a combined method. It is also recommended to use removers when removing thick cuticles. The exposure time of the remover depends on the composition (from a few seconds to several minutes). It softens the skin well, and the roughest areas can be cut off.

Why is cutting the cuticle not a solution?

Everyone knows that nails cannot look neat if overgrown cuticles are visible on them, so many girls trim them. But only a small percentage of people know that this method not only promotes a faster rate of cuticle regrowth, but can also lead to disastrous consequences - cutting the cuticle incorrectly can seriously injure the nail. And this can become an excellent environment for the development of fungi and other “joys”. Moreover, it’s easy to ruin everything, but almost impossible to fix it. What to do?