Your cuticles exist to protect your nail beds — but some consider them undesirable aesthetically when rocking a fresh manicure. It's a common practice to cut back cuticles for a clean look ...

When you get a manicure—or give yourself one—should you cut your cuticles? "Some people like the way trimmed cuticles look, but cutting this protective layer of skin increases your risk for infection, ...

“Before pushing cuticles back I would always recommend to soak them in hot water,” Greaves says. Research about the safety of ...

in soapy water. This is done so that the cuticle (the piece of skin right where the nail begins) softens and the nail artist can cut it. While cutting the cuticle makes the nail appear longer and ...

and some push back their cuticles routinely to get more nail space. But should you actually push back or cut your cuticles, or can these things damage your nails and put your health at risk? We ...

Nail salon technicians often trim or cut cuticles, which can lacerate the skin and give easy access to irritants and dangerous microorganisms. The potential resulting infection, known as ...

“It is illegal for nail techs to cut your cuticles or, really, any living skin for that matter,” she alleged. “But if you’re wanting them to like completely erase your cuticles or you ...

1. Don't cut or manipulate cuticles. Whether you have your nails professionally groomed or do them yourself, the No. 1 recommendation is leave your cuticles alone, says Dana Stern, MD, a ...

If you used a remover, wipe away any residue. Use a cuticle clipper to get rid of any hangnails, but leave cutting the actual cuticles — an optional, occasional step — to the professionals.