What shape should i cut my nails

Lippmann stresses that you should never ‘saw’ back and forth on the tip of the nail. “Instead, gently run the file across the nail in one direction, beginning at the outside edge, pull up towards the center and repeat,” she says.

“Remember to use gentle motions to prevent breakage.” Lastly, don’t hold the file flush to the nail. You should tilt it slightly back, and file from below the nail. “This allows you to see exactly what you are doing and helps protect against over-filing,” Lippmann says.

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Tend to the cuticles

Push and clip your cuticles weekly. That's the best way to prevent painful hangnails from developing. Many nail clippers have an attachment that helps uproot excess skin.

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Very gently pry this skin upward so that it’s easy to trim. “These are the only pieces of skin that you should nip,” says Lippmann. “The cuticle protects nails from infection, so if cut improperly, it allows bacteria and fungus to infect the nail bed.”

If you’re feeling fancy, you can invest in a cuticle pusher and nipper set, even if it’s just to say you own something called a “nipper”.

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