Soak your fingertips in warm water for a few minutes to soften the cuticles
Wash and dry your hands thoroughly
Push back the cuticles gently with a clean cuticle pusher or orange stick
Trim only the loose, dead skin around the cuticle area
Use clean, sharp cuticle nippers or small nail scissors
Cut small pieces at a time to avoid cutting too much
Do not cut live skin or the cuticle itself
Stop if you feel pain or see bleeding
Apply cuticle oil or hand moisturizer after trimming
Disinfect your tools after use