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[DEBNY]

Does anyone remember a presentation for a manicure tool that had two different heads on it, one for addressing cuticles - I ordered it and then canceled thinking I would order it in the future and now I can't find it. This was at least a few months ago if not longer. What products are good for cuticles - mine are so dry and products are not helping much. Thanks.

DEB

[Rachb]

I'm not exactly sure what you're talking about. But if you ordered it and then canceled it, it should show up in your order history.

[ChynnaBlue]

I recommend Blue Cross Cuticle Remover (Sally Beauty Supply) or Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover to soften cuticles and an orangewood stick to push them back. You can use a metal cuticle pusher with curved spoon at the end, but it's easier to damage your nail with the metal tools. They also make plastic cuticle pushers with a rubber tip.

Keep in mind that "cuticle remover" is used to remove the TRUE cuticle and not the eponychium, which you want to gently push back and not remove. (Here's a video to explain the difference and why it matters: http://www.nailsmag.com/blogpost/106012/do-you-know-what-the-true-cuticle-is) This article is helpful: http://www.hooked-on-nails.com/naturalnails.html.

Once you've used a remover and gently pushed cuticles back, use an exfoliating hand cream (AmLactin, O'Keefe's Working Hands) to maintain and use the remover one to 4 times a month, as needed. Keep some nail oil (jojoba oil, sweeet almond oil, avocado oil, etc) on hand and use the oil and a good moisturizer regularly.

[Snow Owl]

You may want to try cuticle remover. Deborah Lippmann is my favorite but there's many out there. I also like Poshe cuticle treatment.

[DEBNY]

RachB - I'm not sure exactly what it is called. I looked in my order history and didn't see it but thought maybe it didn't show up because the product was no longer available. It was a tool - not sure if it ran on batteries or was electric. It had two different attachments for the nails/cuticles.

ChynnaBlue - thanks for that great video/article link. That was very helpful.

Snow Owl - thank for your recommendations.

I think I have some of the Blue Cross cuticle remover and I will also check out everyone's recommendations. Thanks so much for your help.

DEB

[Rachb]

I find Blue Cross to be way too abrasive on my nails. I really like Butter London Cuticle Eliminator. It's much more expensive, but much gentler.

[DEBNY]

Thanks RachB. I'll take a look at the Butter London also.

DEB