Cuticle Care – The Key to Healthy Nails
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Discover with PRO HAAR experts why cuticle care is essential. Hydrate, protect and repair – for strong, healthy nails.
Cuticle care – the forgotten step of every manicure
The cuticle is small, but plays a major role in the health of your nails.
Yet this step is often skipped – resulting in dry skin, cracks and weak nails.
The experts at PRO HAAR explain why cuticle care is the foundation of every professional manicure.
What are cuticles anyway?
The cuticle is the thin piece of skin that protects the nail plate from bacteria and dirt.
It forms a natural barrier between nail and skin.
Without proper care, that barrier can dry out, crack, or become inflamed – directly affecting nail growth.
Why care is so important
💧 Healthy cuticles = healthy nail growth.
When the skin around the nail remains supple and hydrated, the nail grows stronger and smoother.
Damaged cuticles cause ridges, white spots and irregular growth.
The right routine for healthy cuticles
1️⃣ Hydration is essential
Use a cuticle oil daily with natural ingredients such as:
– Jojoba oil (deeply nourishing)
– Vitamin E (restores and soothes)
– Almond oil (protects against dehydration)
Apply the oil before going to bed and massage gently into the nail bed up to the base of the nail.
2️⃣ Gentle care, never aggressive
Soak your fingers in lukewarm water for 3 minutes and gently push back the cuticles with a wooden stick.
Never cut them unless absolutely necessary – this increases the risk of infection.
3️⃣ Daytime Protection
Use hand cream after every wash.
Avoid excessive contact with cleaning products – wear gloves when doing housework.
4️⃣ Professional care once a week
During a manicure: gently remove dead skin cells with a cuticle remover and then nourish intensively with oil or serum.
Pro tip from PRO HAAR: “A drop of oil a day will keep your nails healthy for months.”
Common mistakes in cuticle care
❌ Cut cuticles instead of pushing them back.
❌ Do not use oil.
❌ Use of pure alcohol or aggressive soap.
❌ Forgetting to moisturize hands in winter.
Extra care – intensive night treatment
Apply a generous layer of cuticle oil or hand mask, put on cotton gloves and leave it on overnight.
Result: smooth, shiny nail edges and visibly healthier nails.
Conclusion – small step, big difference
Cuticle care may seem like a detail, but it is the foundation of every manicure.
It determines not only how your nails look, but also how they grow.
At PRO HAAR we believe: beautiful nails start with well-groomed edges.
