How to remove cuticles and slow down their growth

The nail, freed from excess skin, looks neat

The cuticle plays an important role: it protects the nail plate from microorganisms and fungi. But only the “living” part of it: the one where there are blood vessels. The edge of the cutila is dead skin. It does not provide any benefit, it only creates the impression of sloppiness, so it is cut off. However, no matter how paradoxical it may sound, it is this manipulation that stimulates the growth of the cuticle. The lady finds herself in a vicious circle: if you don’t cut the cuticle, your hands look unkempt; if you cut it, it starts to grow quickly, becomes “torn,” and you have to run to the salon again (and the coating still looks fresh!). There is a way out: slow down the growth of the cuticle.

To forget about the growing cuticle almost forever, you will have to carefully care for it for 21 days. This is how long it takes to renew your skin. During this period, four procedures will be required, but they are simple and take a minimum of time.

Get a manicure

The skin is easy to trim if you pre-lubricate it with a rich cream.
Soon you will forget about the cuticle, but the first thing you need to do is trim it. You can go to a specialist or do a trim manicure at home. If you perform the procedure yourself, then “remove” the varnish and steam your hands well.

Using an orange stick, move the cuticle away from the base of the nail plate. The manipulation can be performed with a special spatula from manicure sets, but a wooden stick is considered much safer. The stick can be used until it becomes dull. If the sharpness is lost or the instrument begins to fray, we replace it.

Beautiful cuticle 1.0. Slow down cuticle growth with an unedged manicure

Good afternoon, my dears! You wanted to know and now I’m sharing my little secrets with you.

Let me start by saying that it took me quite a long time to get to this manicure option. With my cuticles always drying out and cracking, a trim manicure seemed like the only right option. Unfortunately, he only made the situation worse. The point of no return was advice from a girl who treated the cuticle with a metal nail file. From that moment my story began.

Over the past year, I have completely revised my hand and cuticle care. I tried both the most popular budget options and the most expensive ones. And this is what I came to.

My hobbies have a very negative effect on the skin of my hands. And I do household chores without gloves, so the first thing I did was review the basics - hand cream

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The choice fell on Fresh Line Athena Replenishing & Antioxidant Hand Therapy hand cream Athena
. I already wrote a post about it earlier, so I won’t focus on it. Those interested can find the post on my profile.

The next stage was
the selection of a nail file
.
My nails are quite fragile and prone to splitting, so I was looking for a file that would be gentle on both my nails and cuticles. Orly Crystal Line
with abrasive
360
gr. became perfect in every way. I also wrote a post about her, which you can read on my profile.

So, the two most important ingredients for the “perfect manicure” are there and everything seemed to be going according to plan, but the cuticle did not slow down its growth as much as I would like. After going through several frankly unsuccessful options, I still found wonderful helpers.

First there was Nail Wax “Strengthening” with natural sea iodine

. Oh, he won my heart. The wax is contained in a small metal washer. Not the most convenient format, but quite good for home use.

The wax in the puck is hard, but upon contact with your fingertips it seems to
melt
and pick up without problems. Consumption with such a texture is very economical. Jars with a volume of 10 g. enough for a year of use.

I like to use wax immediately after a manicure on my cuticles and nail plate.
The name “Strengthening” was not given to him in vain. It not only tidies up the most neglected cuticles, but also really strengthens the nails. During the period of peeling nails, I do a week-long course of this “sealing”
and my nails change beyond recognition. For the better, of course.

Shelf life after opening: 12 months. Duration of use: more than a year. Price: ~ 90 rub. Rating: 5.

I always want something new, so I didn’t stop at just wax and decided to add something like that to my care. Essie Apricot cuticle product is like.

Oh, if I had known that this oil smelled so wonderful, I would have purchased it a long time ago. The oil has a sweet and juicy apricot aroma, which is now strongly associated with a pleasant manicure procedure. As for the packaging, everything here is beautiful, of course. Essie knows a lot about luring customers. The juicy color of the oil, convenient and hygienic application format will not leave you indifferent.

The volume of the product is 13.5 ml.
I've been using the oil daily for several months now, but I haven't even used a third of it. Fantastically economical consumption. The product is very liquid and light, so I apply just a drop on each nail 2-3 times a day
and massage it into the cuticle and nails (if they are not coated) until completely absorbed.
The oil perfectly moisturizes the cuticle and makes it elastic. The product can also be applied before a manicure
to soften the cuticle. This will make it easier to move and process.

Shelf life after opening: 24 months. Duration of use: ~ 4 months. Price: ~ 400 rub. Rating: 5.

And last but not least, Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail and Cuticle Oil

It turned out to be spontaneous for me. This oil is my “backup” option.

No, it is also very good and effective, but it has absolutely no fragrance.
A bit boring. The texture of the product is similar to “dry” oil. It is thick, heavy, but absorbs instantly. The oil strengthens nails, perfectly moisturizes the cuticle, helps prevent the appearance of unevenness in the nail plate
and does not leave greasy marks. Most often I use it at night on bare nails. Consumption is also very economical. The 13.3 ml bottle will last a long time. Over the course of a month of use, the volume of the product, in my opinion, has not changed at all.

Shelf life after opening: 24 months. Duration of use: ~ month. Price: ~ 550 rub. Rating: 5.

That's all. I don’t pretend to be a manicurist and do the right thing, but here it is my working option. All these stages of care significantly slowed down the growth of the cuticle. I only lightly treat it once a week and thereby maintain a neat appearance. In addition to great-looking cuticles, I also ended up with even, strong nails.

Thanks to all!

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Push back the cuticle

You will have to push back the cuticle every day.
The next day after trimming your manicure, you need to push back the cuticle with a wooden stick. Of course, the skin will still be invisible (you just removed it yesterday!), but the procedure must be followed. This way you won't give the cuticle a chance to grow. The manipulation will have to be repeated every day for three weeks.

The procedure should be carried out when your hands are steamed. It is not necessary to prepare a bath every time: perform the manipulation immediately after a shower, and it will soon become a habit.

Untrimmed manicure or how to remove cuticles without cutting

As it turns out, it is possible to keep your nails in good condition without removing the cuticle. To do this, you need a special manicure stick made of orange wood, as well as cuticle oil. These 2 products will become your best friends on the way to perfectly neat nails.

No matter how strange it may sound, first you need to do the usual trimmed manicure. This will be the last time you will have to resort to this procedure. From the very next day, your nails and cuticles will begin a new life.

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Every day it is recommended to carry out the following “ritual”: steam your nails, push back the cuticle (even if it is almost invisible), use oil. This method helps prevent cuticle growth.
If it does grow back, under no circumstances should you cut it off - you need to get rid of it using the “cleaning” method.

Rub in the oil

It is recommended to use the oil even after the end of the 21-day fight against cuticle growth.
Another daily ritual is to lubricate the cuticle with a special oil. Apply it when the skin has already been peeled back. The oil should be applied to the base of the nail plate and rubbed in with massaging movements, covering the entire nail. The oil softens the thickest skin, nourishes the nails, thereby stimulating their growth. To enhance the effect of the oil, add a couple of drops of pharmaceutical vitamin E to it.

Don't give up cuticle oil after the 21-day challenge. Carry out the procedure at least once every two days, then your hands will always delight you with their appearance.

Important

This way you can get rid of cuticles without special tweezers and scissors. The most important thing here, as in any business, is to maintain regularity. It is very important to push back the cuticles with a stick every day and lubricate your nails with special oil. In addition to the fact that the cuticle will become much less pronounced (and if you follow the advice for a long time, it will become completely invisible), thanks to the oil, your nails will be stronger, and their growth rate will increase.

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We hope that the article was useful to those who are tired of the “ragged” and unpleasant appearance of overgrown cuticles after a trimmed manicure. And also for those who want to have neat and well-groomed nails every day, regardless of whether they had a couple of hours for a manicure before that time. Take care of your nails and do everything wisely and without harm to your health!

Trimming manicure is a common procedure for many girls, although you probably know that this is not very beneficial for nails. By cutting the cuticle over and over again, you not only help it grow stronger, but also damage the base of the nail. But, fortunately, there is a way out of this “vicious circle”!

Do dry cleaning

Dry cleaning - every three days
Three days after the manicure, it is important to dry exfoliate the skin, otherwise it will remind itself very soon. The side rollers need to be filed with a medium-hard file. Carefully clean off the remaining cuticle with a brush. No special one? You can take the toothbrush. It is important to repeat dry cleaning every three days.

If you follow all the rules, after three weeks the cuticle will grow so slowly that you will forget about it. Sometimes you will have to push it away with a wooden stick to prevent growth, but now this will no longer be a daily, but a weekly ritual.

Bonus: 2 home ways to strengthen your nails

While you are “weaning” the cuticle from growing, at the same time pay attention to your nails. They will reward you with beauty, health and rapid growth. Try two simple home treatments.

Oil bath

An oil bath is a procedure with an instant effect.
After the first session, your nails will acquire a healthy shine. If you repeat the procedure every week for a month, the nail plate will receive maximum vitamins and hydration. The result is strong nails that grow quickly. The procedure is simple.

Pour two oils into a deep bowl - castor and olive. (The components must be taken in equal proportions).
Dip your fingertips into the bath.
Leave for 20 minutes.

Vitamin cocktail

Nails really need vitamins. A lack of nutrients causes fragility, yellowness and other problems. Give your nails a three-week “vitamin vacation” and you will be surprised how strong they can be.

Buy vitamin A and E capsules at the pharmacy.
Mix the contents of the capsules.
Rub the mixture into the nail plate daily.

The effect of vitamins can be enhanced with essential oils. For example, orange oil will strengthen the nail plate, bergamot oil will restore it. Until the course of nail strengthening is completed, you should refuse varnishes.