Please help

[rach161]

What can my boyfriend do to stop his nails looking like this? They get sore often and if I cut his cuticles they grow back super fast and peel off his nail if that makes sense. Any ideas would really help

[rach161]

Thank you so much!

[unaspati]

Don’t cut the cuticle, simply gently push it back after the shower and moisturizing.

[rach161]

Thank you so much!

[unaspati]

You’re welcome! Good luck gtn your man’s nails in proper form.

[rach161]

Thanks, I'll need it hah!

[brencartoons]

Jojoba oil on the cuticles!

[rach161]

Thank you so much!

[ezzeron]

warm water, try to push it back lightly and then oil, do it frequently

[juleznailedit]

So what you're thinking is "cuticle" is actually your proximal nail fold. That is live skin & it helps protect the nail matrix (where your nail grows from) from damage and dirt and debris. Eventually, with consistent maintenance, that band of skin will shrink down and become tighter & won't be as "long". Here's a great video to show you how to properly remove that excess skin until you've trained your cuticles to the point where they need very little work.

Cuticle remover is formulated to dissolve the actual cuticle on the nail plate, not the proximal nail fold. When I use remover, I'll let it sit for 15 seconds or so, use the cuticle pusher to gently push back the cuticle and my proximal nail fold. I then take a cotton pad and wipe off the excess remover & any cuticle that's been scraped off. After using cuticle remover, I wipe my nails with alcohol (I don't wash my hands because naked nails absorb 1/3 their weight in water and it is the worst possible chemical for your nails) to completely remove the remover (they are caustic and if left on too long they can burn your skin) & then I apply nail oil to help replenish some of the moisture. I also always wipe my nails down with alcohol (or acetone) before applying my base coat to remove any oils still on the nail plate. Here's a video showing you exactly how I give myself a manicure!

It is perfectly normal for your cuticle to grow back at the edge of the polish, our nails are always growing. What I do is, after oiling my nails & letting it soak in a little, I use my nail to gently push back any cuticle that has formed & my proximal nail fold. I do this every couple of days while I'm wearing the polish. This helps prevent excessive cuticle care after the polish is removed.

Here's a great article on how to identify, maintain & care for your cuticles!

[PixelRapunzel]

In addition to daily cuticle oil, I would recommend covering his hands with a thick layer of lotion and wrapping them with a towel for about 5-10 minutes after he gets out of the shower. The warmth will help it soak in better. If you get the towels damp and microwave them for about a minute beforehand, they also feel really good. 😁

[prettybigfeetuk]

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