Cuticle nippers are used to cut or trim the cuticles of the nails or feet.
A cuticle nipper is a small tool used to trim or cut the cuticles on your toenails or toenails. These tools are usually made of a durable metal, such as stainless steel. They are designed with a double ended handle that fits in the palm of your hand. At the end of the cuticle nipper is a metal jaw with sharp edges that is meant to grab and cut off excess skin around the cuticle. The jaw is usually an inch (about 2.5 cm) deep or less.
Getting your fingers wet can help soften cuticles so they can be easily pushed back or cut.
It is common for nail technicians to use cuticle nippers during hand and foot spa treatments. To maintain important hygiene standards, cuticle nippers must be disinfected between clients. Even expert nail technicians sometimes accidentally cut the cuticle too low and cause some bleeding around the nail bed. The risk of bleeding, even in small amounts, means that a cuticle nipper must be sterilized between clients.
Some people who prefer to get their manicures and pedicures at home rather than at the spa use spa-quality products at home. Cuticle nippers fall into this category. In fact, some companies that sell personal care items offer kits that include all the tools needed to complete home hand and foot treatments. It is common for this kit to include a cuticle nipper. The prices of the pliers and the sets in which they are included vary widely. The more expensive models are usually spa-quality, made of durable materials, and are less likely to break.
There is some debate about whether or not it is okay to cut the cuticles around your toenails and fingernails. Some people believe that cutting cuticles is bad for nail health. Other people believe that long cuticles look sloppy and ugly and that cutting them doesn’t do any real harm. Fortunately, there is a tool that does more or less the same thing as tweezers without cutting the cuticles.
For those who prefer not to cut their cuticles, a cuticle pusher can be used instead of a cuticle nipper. Instead of cutting the cuticles, a pusher literally simply moves the cuticle back and away from the nail. This leaves the nail bare and ready for buffing or buffing. A cuticle pusher is also more hygienic than a cuticle nipper because it is much less likely to cause bleeding around your fingernails or toenails.