How to Remove a Hangnail

Amanda Bellantoni
by Amanda Bellantoni
2 Materials
$10
2 Minutes
Easy

Do you ever get those nasty hangnails that are downright painful? If you have, I definitely feel your pain.


So that’s why I’m going to show you how to remove a hangnail the right way. Just follow along.

Tools and materials:

  • Cuticle nipper
  • Cuticle oil
Hangnail

1. Trim carefully

Grab a cuticle nipper (this is the only time you should have to use one!).


Then get as close to the base of the hangnail as possible and gently clip it down. 

Trimming hangnail

2. Apply cuticle oil

Follow up with some almond cuticle oil at the site of the hangnail and the pain is instantly relieved. 

Applying cuticle oil

Any redness or swelling is typically gone in less than 24 hours. 

How to remove a hangnail

How to remove a hangnail 

Now you know how easy it is to remove a hangnail. Next time one of these hangnails pops up, give this method a try!


If you found this post useful, please leave a comment. I love to hear from you all.


Next, try out this super effective hand soak for dry, cracked hands.


Or, learn these 7 Easy Tips for Cuticle Care at Home.


See you all next time. Bye for now!

Suggested materials:
  • Cuticle nipper
  • Cuticle oil

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