"Your cuticle is like a delicate flower—it's like a virgin on prom night, so you want to be gentle," New York City nail pro Simcha Whitehill, who goes by Miss Pop, told me recently. "You should never ...

Cuticle removers come in different gel or liquid-y formulas and are perfectly safe to use, provided that you don't over-apply or leave it on longer than recommended. Doing so could irritate your skin ...