At its core, the cuticle is the nail’s natural protective seal. “It’s like the grout in your shower between your tiles; it ...

Don’t you love doctors who have a good bedside manner? I actively seek out doctors who take even just a little time to small talk with me instead of just rushing through the appointment. During a ...

You probably know it's kinda bad to cut your cuticles. But I'm willing to throw down money on the fact that some of you do it anyway. I know I do. Dermatologists and good manicurists always warn of ...

Sara Peterson of HGTV magazine quizzes the TODAY anchors on whether certain questionable habits are really all that bad for you, like sharing deodorant with a significant other (not bad) or letting ...

A North Carolina woman who claimed she was hospitalized with a disease reportedly contracted during a routine pedicure is one case of several that raises questions about the safety of getting your ...

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Q Should I let my beauty therapist cut my cuticles? She says this is fine but I have heard it is not a good idea. A It’s a straight ‘No’ to this. Professionals from dermatologists to manicurists are ...

Scenario: You're at a nail salon. The manicurist asks if you'd like your cuticles cut or pushed back—what do you do? "Avoid cutting cuticles," said Zoya Creative Director Rebecca Isa. "They are there ...

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 ...