Common Mani Myths 1: You Should Never Cut Your Cuticles

Taking care of one 's nails is not just a matter of esthetics, but also a matter of personal hygiene. Women love mani-pedis, but there are many misconceptions when it comes to these procedures. Today we are going to see what is the truth behind the most common mani-pedi myths that circulate the internet.
Myth 1: You should never cut your cuticles

True! This is probably something that most of you know, but we are going to go over it one more time, because a lot of women still do this due to esthetic reasons. Yes, cutting your cuticles is very wrong. The cuticles are an important defense, which protects your nails from infections. Cutting the cuticles is dangerous, because it is a delicate procedure, and it is very easy to go in to deep and cause an injury. Moreover, even if you don 't cause an injury, you will still leave your nails unprotected. Once you cut the cuticles, you are basically making a perfect entry point, through which bacteria can easily get under your

If you go to a reputable salon that respects hygiene standards, and disinfects their utensils, there is no reason why you should be prone to infections. However, there are some less reputable salons, that are uninformed regarding the right procedures that need to be followed for hygiene purposes. You should always ask around to make sure that your salon follows the right procedures. Another myth that involves salon mani-pedis has to do with pedicure chairs. As you may have noticed, the classic chair and basin has recently been replaced with the modern pedicure chair. This chair has an integrated basin, and depending on the model, it can feature a pipe system or a jet system. Pipe system pedicure chairs should be avoided because there is always the chance of water and skin residue remaining on the pipes, which can indeed lead to infections. However, a pipe less pedicure chair is completely safe to use, because the water is pumped in through a jet system and the basin in drained