in soapy water. This is done so that the cuticle (the piece of skin right where the nail begins) softens and the nail artist can cut it. While cutting the cuticle makes the nail appear longer and ...

Nails are rarely a source of controversy, but if there’s one topic that gets a lot of heat it’s cuticles. Some swear by dutifully clipping cuticles for a clean look every time you get a manicure, and ...