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In addition to giving nails a shiny pop of color, people often get manicures and pedicures to keep their cuticles in good shape. The layer of skin at the base of the nail bed plays a crucial part in keeping fingers healthy. To understand why cuticle care is important, use this guide to learn more about them.

A Brief Guide to Nail Cuticles

What Cuticles Do

From washing dishes to working in the garden, nails are exposed to a variety of grime every day. The cuticle is a protective layer of skin cells that keep bacteria from wedging under the bottom edge of the finger or toe and causing infections.

How They Become Damaged

manicureCuticles are prone to drying out. This often happens due to lack of hydration, and without ample moisture, the skin will peel and crack. This breaks the seal that keeps bacteria at bay.

How to Restore & Maintain Cuticle Health

If cuticles are dry, cracked, and peeling, apply moisturizers to the area that contain vitamins A, C, and E. The vitamins will soften and nourish the layer of skin so that it can heal. Wear rubber gloves while washing dishes, as cleaning detergents can dry out cuticles. After using nail polish remover, massage moisturizer into cuticles to curb dehydration.

When you get manicures and pedicures, avoid the temptation to have cuticles cut away. Completely removing the protective seal will make it easy for bacteria to collect under the nail and affect the root. Instead of cutting the cuticle, have the nail technician push it back with a cuticle stick.

 

To keep your nails and cuticles healthy, contact the team at Aikahi Hair & Nail Salon in Kailua, HI. These professionals want to help their clients look and feel their best, and they’re provided high-quality spa pedicures and acrylic gel manicures since 2000. See a treatment list online, and call (808) 254-1471 to make an appointment. Visit the salon on Facebook to leave a review.

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