SEE HOW TO TAKE CARE​ OF HANGNAILS

What are Hangnails?

First thing’s first—what are hangnails? Believe it or not, a hangnail isn’t a part of your nail at all. Rather, a hangnail is a piece of skin at the edge of your nail that tears and which may occasionally bleed. They’re very common, and while they’re not particularly concerning, they can still be painful. Additionally, should germs enter the openness left by the hangnail, this could results to an infection something everyone should work to avoid. But like every problem, there is a solution to how you can prevent and address hangnails. We get into each one of them that you should follow (and a few you shouldn’t), next.   

THE DO'S AND DON'T S OF HANGNAILS

Here’s a full list of dos and don’ts when it comes to getting rid of and preventing hangnails.

DO APPLY A CREAM

REGULARLY APPLYKNG MOISTURIZER can also help keep hangnails (as well as other nail issues) at bay. We recommend using a mild /Organic no chemical Hand Cream, which helps to conjointly repair, restore, and protect skin. 

DON'T PULL THEM  

Our advice, resisting the temptation to rip your hangnails off is one of the basics of nail care. If you aggressively rip a hangnail from your nail, your run the risk of damaging the live tissue it’s surrounded by. Any aggressive trauma create a way for bacteria to enter and infect your body. Be gentle.  

Do clip off the hangnail gently and not with a Sharp curticles , scissors or blade

 DON'T FORGO NAIL HYGIENE 

Fingernails may be often overlooked when it comes to hygiene because of their obscurity in relation to other areas of your body. However, this is no excuse not to clean them on a regular basis...Hygiene also includes​ turning down all kind of bad habit you may have when it comes to your nails, including biting your nails or picking at your cuticle 

DO INVEST IN PROTECTIVENAILPRODUCTS 

Adding an additional protective layer of product which can  benefits your nail can go a long way. We suggest using a hand & nail cream after each wash to help bolster their strength. 

DON’T OVEREXPOSE YOUR HANDS

If you happen to live in colder climates, take care to wear gloves to shield both your hands and nails from the elements. Otherwise, the colder climates could dry out skin and cause hangnails to pop up. Be sure to also keep your hands out of water for too long. Too much contact with water can soften your nails and cause them to split. Try wearing gloves while you’re washing dishes or cleaning to prevent any type of damage to the nails around your skin.