I always paint all the way to the cuticle and sometimes over it, but i've noticed that manucurists don't, they start about a milimeter away from the cuticle. Also on the instructions that came with a bottle of opi start to finish base and topcoat it says to start painting 1/32 inch away from the cuticle.
So is it bad to get nail polish on the cuticle?
2006-12-20 02:24:06 · 14 answers · asked by celestelauuuuu 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
Hi yes it is bad, if you paint all the way to the cuticles you will 'flood' the actual cuticle which can cause damage, it won't seriously harm you if you get nail polish on your cuticles, but its always best to avoid, try painting one stroke down the centre of the nail and then a stroke either side. Hope this helps. xx
2006-12-20 05:08:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only apply oils and cuticle creams,you need to give your nails a break from all the painting you've been doing lol
2016-05-22 23:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always told the same thing but never told exactly why. I would assume that its so you cuticles are not smothered and can breathe, plus it looks better when you avoid painting over them. I've also noticed that my nail polish is more likely to peel at the base if I accidentally paint over them.
2006-12-20 02:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by asreid14 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes its bad to paint all the way or over the cuticle because the chemicals can harm your skin. Also it tears your cuticle as your nail grows
2006-12-20 02:27:48 · answer #4 · answered by bronty y 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
that's just for a neat edge. if you paint over the cuticle as the nail grows away from the cuticle it will pull the polish apart causing peeling. it's like a sealed edge when you skip the cuticle painting.
2006-12-20 02:43:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I paint all the way to my cuticles and it hasnt hurt me yet.
2006-12-20 03:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so as long as you change your polish often and keep your cuticles cut back. mine are always painted I switch colors often to avoid staining and let them go natural for one day once a week.
2006-12-20 02:26:58 · answer #7 · answered by chrystalbryeans 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't worry about it, I do it too.
But I wouldn't go over the cuticles.
2006-12-20 02:34:28 · answer #8 · answered by cheer10 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-12-20 02:31:18 · answer #9 · answered by JeZzZ J 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not only is it bad for your cuticles, it looks d@mn tacky
2006-12-20 02:32:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋