Cuticles care: how to get rid of them
Hands are, as we know, the first impression we give! A well-groomed manicure certainly helps improve the appearance of our hands, which is why, in addition to carefully looking after the nails, we must not overlook the importance of cuticles care.
Let’s explore how to get rid of cuticles to achieve a flawless manicure.
What Are Nail Cuticles?
The cuticles are what we commonly refer to as “hangnails”, thickened areas of skin found at the base of the nails. Cuticles are crucial for protecting the nails from bacteria, which is why it’s essential to know how to care for them.
If you don’t know the proper technique to remove inflamed cuticles, you risk pulling the skin too much and possibly touching the matrix (the inner part of the nail), leading to nail trauma such as the growth of ridges or streaks, or infections like paronychia.
In general, during treatments, cuticles can hinder the nail technician if they are thick and excessive, so it is essential to know how to remove them without damaging the nails.
How to Remove Cuticles: All Methods
Let’s look at the most popular professional methods for cuticles removal:
- Wooden or steel cuticle pushers: Ideal for thin cuticles, these are used in traditional manicures after soaking the nails in warm water to push back the cuticles. Wooden pushers are single-use, while steel ones are reusable and suited for tougher cuticles.
- Cuticle nippers: The perfect tool to use before nail treatments. It’s used to cut cuticles and should only be handled by experienced hands to avoid injuries.
- Cuticle softening/polishing liquid: This can be used with an orange stick to soften excess cuticles and smooth the skin, making it easier to cut with the nippers.
- Cuticle removal with a drill: Russian manicure is the most popular professional method used by nail technicians today, ensuring a perfectly smooth cuticle area for flawless application of nail products.
How to Get Rid of Cuticles with Dry Manicure or "Russian Manicure"
Currently, the most preferred method by nail technicians worldwide for removing cuticles is using a drill for the, the dry technique for cuticle removal.
Here are the steps for a perfect dry manicure using Passione Beauty’s accessories:
- Use a steel cuticle pusher or an orange stick to gently push the cuticles back (this step can be skipped if using the drill, as the tip performs the same task).
- Proceed with the nail drill and the Diamond Flame Drill Bit: Start by removing the skin from the nail, then gradually work your way under the cuticles. This technique allows you to apply the polish closer to the cuticles, slowing down nail growth. This method is more practical than using a pusher and guarantees fewer lifts. A key tip: Always use the bit on its flat side, not the tip, to avoid damaging the nail.
- Use our Stone Cuticle Drill Bit bit made of pumice to lift and detach the skin, smoothing the cuticle area further.
- Use a diamond cuticle bit shaped like a cylinder or the same pumice bit in the dry manicure kit to push back the cuticles.
- Use a Diamond Ball Nail Drill Bit to smooth and powder the cuticles (you can also pass it over the skin).
- Use nippers or small scissors to remove the cuticle that’s now completely lifted from the previous steps.
- Use a Ball Stone Nail Drill Bit to redefine the cuticle area by passing it over the skin to remove dead cells and polish the skin.
- Finally, use the Dry Silicone Slim or Medium bit and apply cuticle oil: These are the final steps to polish the cuticle area.
Russian Manicure with the Dry Diamant Flame Fine Bit from Passione Beauty
Alternatively, you can use the Dry Diamant Flame Fine bit directly in the second and third steps, reducing the time spent. This bit is particularly useful for outlining and cleaning the cuticle area and nail grooves. Moreover, its fine grit makes it perfect for use on delicate cuticles.
It should be used by moving from the center towards the left with forward rotation and from the center towards the right with reverse rotation. It’s important to use a nail brush during intervals to remove excess dust while performing the dry manicure.
Passione Beauty Products for Perfect Nail Cuticles
Here are some Italian-made Passione Beauty products to assist you in achieving flawless dry manicures:
- Cuticle oils: For an extra treat for your clients, our jojoba and vitamin E cuticle oil is available in a variety of scents.
- Cuticle pusher: For pushing and lifting cuticles, even the thinnest ones. An essential tool in the early stages of dry manicures and pedicures.
- Nippers: The best tool used by estheticians to remove skin precisely without tearing it.
- Drill: The electric tool used by professional nail technicians, essential for faster nail filing and flawless dry manicures.