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Take Care of Your Cuticles
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Never use metal instruments on cuticles - orangewood sticks or even a dry, soft washcloth is effective in pushing back cuticles without damaging them. It's tempting to want to rip a hangnail off, especially if you don't have clippers handy, and it's getting caught on fabrics. Resist the temptation - use clippers to clip the excess skin close to your finger to prevent cuts and infection. If you can't clip, then put a bandage over your finger until you can. If they tend to be dry in winter, then keep a small bottle of olive oil in the shower. Apply a drop of warm oil to your nail bed when you get out of the shower. And moisturize your nails and cuticles as often as you apply lotion to your hands, preferably each time you wash. Treat your cuticles as well - or better than - the skin on your hands.
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