What causes hangnails? What should I do if I get hangnails on my hands in winter?

In the middle of winter, hangnails appeared after doing a manicure. It looks awkward and it hurts when I tear it off. It's really torture. Let’s talk about barbs today.

What is a barb

Hangnails are a common skin problem around the nails, which doctors call "reverse peeling." It is caused by the nail layer being too dry and separating.

Will manicure cause hangnails?

Many fairies have found that hangnails often appear after getting a manicure. Is manicure the culprit that causes hangnails? !

Koko wants to clarify that hangnails are not caused by manicures, but by incorrect operation of the manicure process!

1. Chemical substances in nail products such as nail polish remover cause dry nail edges. In order to remove nail polish cleanly, many manufacturers add organic solvents such as acetone to nail polish remover.

Although acetone is effective in removing nail polish, it also strips away the oils and moisture on your nails, leaving your skin dry.

When the skin is dry, the stratum corneum will be damaged, and skin problems such as cracking, skin separation, hangnails, and peeling may occur.

2. If you use the wrong method to cut dead skin, hangnails will also appear. Cutting dead skin is a basic skill for manicurists, but not every manicurist has mastered the basic skills!

When cutting dead skin, try to cut in a continuous line. If the incisions are not on the same line and there are too many incisions, hangnails will appear the next day.

How to exfoliate correctly?

1. Push away dead skin

The cuticle pusher should be at a 45° angle to the nail surface. If it is placed too high, it may not be able to push away or may press on the back edge of the nail. If it is placed too flat, it may directly damage the nail and skin!

When removing dead skin, you must use light force and gentle technique! Similarly, you need to find a fulcrum when pushing the dead skin, so that you can be steady and accurate~