This one is so wrong. Your cuticle is essentially scar tissue, and the
last line of defense for bacteria entering through the nail bed. So when
you snip it away, not only do you leave yourself susceptible to
infections, fungus, and seriously painful hangnails, but you also make
it come back heavier and heavier each time. So put down the snipper, and
soak your digits in some warm water. Rub some Deborah Lippmann Cuticle Oil ($20, deborahlippmann.com) on your cuticles and sit tight until they're soft, and gently push them back with a cuticle pusher. Bonus tip: cuticle oil does wonders for dry heels and elbows, too.
