Guide
Should You Cut Your Cuticles?
This is one of the most common questions we get, and the honest answer is: it depends on what "cutting" means.
The Difference Between Pushing and Cutting
Pushing back cuticles after a soak is standard practice and doesn't carry the same risk as cutting. Cutting should only ever remove dead, already-lifted skin, never healthy attached cuticle.
Why Overly Aggressive Cutting Is a Problem
The cuticle seals the area where the nail meets the skin. Cutting into healthy, attached cuticle breaks that seal and can lead to irritation.
What Careful Cuticle Work Looks Like
At Blue Nails, cuticle work focuses on softening, gently pushing back, and only trimming the small amount of dead, hanging skin that's already lifted away.
Home Care Between Visits
Cuticle oil, applied nightly, is the single most effective thing you can do between visits — it reduces hangnails and the urge to pick at rough edges yourself.