"These oils are great for softening cuticles and making them easier to manage," says nail expert and owner of Mars The Salon Hiroko Fujikawa.
It's a snap to... more
"These oils are great for softening cuticles and making them easier to manage," says nail expert and owner of Mars The Salon Hiroko Fujikawa.
It's a snap to apply! Just drop a few dots of oil onto your cuticles, rub gently, and let it soak in!
CND SolarOil, $8 for 0.5 oz. Cnd.com less
by Eden Univer, Teen Vogue
Cuticles may seem unnecessary (and rather unattractive), but when treated with care, they help protect the nail and surrounding skin. When improperly cut or ripped off, not only can they not function as they're supposed to, but you can end up with an infection! By gently and carefully pushing them back, they'll become much less noticeable and still be able to do their job of keeping your fingernails healthy.
We enlisted top nail experts to give you manicure tips and tricks that they use in salons and on celebs. Your clean, hangnail-free fingertips will thank you later!
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