April 2nd, 2014 • Posted by The Little Day Spa • Permalink
You
may have strayed away from your mani-pedi routine during winter, but as the
season comes to an end it's time to whip those nails back into shape. If you've
skipped a few sessions at the nail salon, your cuticles are probably in rough
shape. You might not pay much attention to that small layer of skin at the
bottom of your nail, but it plays an important role. Your cuticle protects the
new cells that eventually become your nail. If you take care of your cuticles,
you'll have longer, stronger nails. Check out these tips to revive your
cuticles this spring.
Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize
Winter zaps moisture from your skin,
including your cuticles, which is why you should moisturize them regularly. Dab
a small amount of hand lotion on each cuticle and work it in to keep them
healthy. You can also purchase special cuticle moisturizers.
Use a cuticle remover, if needed
If your cuticles are rough, thick or
overgrown, a cuticle remover can wipe the slate clean. Soak your fingers in
warm water for a few minutes before you apply the cuticle remover. The solution
will soften your cuticles, allowing you to push them back with a cuticle stick.
You should remove any leftover white skin on your nail too.
Don't cut your cuticles
Yes, our manicurist may trim your cuticles, but it's
not something you should try by yourself. You could seriously damage your nail
and the surrounding skin if you don't know what you're doing, so leave this
part to our trained nail technician.
Now you're ready for the season's first mani-pedi. Call us at and make an appointment to dress
up those cuticles with a trendy pastel color today.