Cuticle Nipper

Cuticle Nipper

Having attractive, well-manicured nails sends a signal to others that you place value in your appearance and can help you make a great impression upon people that you meet. With the right tools, you can have your nails looking as if you just got back from a salon without booking an appointment. At Walgreens, we have all of the essentials needed to get professional results from a manicure at home. You'll find a wide variety of cuticle nippers among these tools.

Benefits of Cuticle Care

The cuticle is the thin layer of skin that grows along the bottom of the fingernail. It serves a protective function, shielding new nail cells from damage as they emerge along the nail bed. While the cuticles help to keep the fingernails strong and healthy, they can become overgrown and detract from the appearance of the hands. Caring for your cuticles properly can allow you to continue protecting your nails while making your hands look more attractive. Your fingernails may even appear longer if you regularly care for your cuticles.

What Is a Cuticle Nipper?

A cuticle nipper is a tool used to trim the cuticles. Experts caution against using traditional scissors to cut the cuticle tissue. Doing so can damage the skin, producing wounds that can become infected. With their unique design, cuticle nippers produce clean, accurate cuts with less risk of injury.

Using a cuticle nipper can speed up the process of removing the cuticles. Plus, it will take longer for the cuticles to regrow when you have trimmed them with a nipper than it will if you simply push them back with an orange stick or cuticle pusher. You can also use a cuticle nipper to trim away hangnails.

Choosing the Right Cuticle Nipper

Many well-known beauty brands offer cuticle nipper tools, and designs can vary in a number of ways. Some cuticle nippers have special rubberized or textured grips on their handles. This feature makes them easier to hold for good control while you're trimming. Some options are made from special ingredients like stainless steel. Some nippers fold up, making them simple to store and to take with you when you're traveling for on-the-go nail care.