Soak your fingertips in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes
Apply cuticle remover if desired
Gently push back the cuticles with a cuticle pusher or orange stick
Trim only loose, dead skin with clean cuticle nippers
Avoid cutting live cuticle skin
Wash and dry your hands
Apply cuticle oil or moisturizer
Sterilize tools before and after use
Stop if you feel pain or see bleeding