"An orange stick is a manicure tool used for cleaning finger nails and pushing back cuticles. One side typically has a pointed end, and the other has a flat, angled shape. ...
There are two different types: a wooden stick is typically used to clean nails and push back cuticles, while metal sticks usually are used only to push back cuticles...
These tools are typically used at the beginning of a manicure. Cuticles should first be softened by soaking the nails in soapy, warm water. The flat end of the stick is used in the middle of the nail to push the excess cuticle skin lower on the nail. A person usually wants to perform this action gently, as the skin around the nails can be quite delicate. Also, the stick can be used at the end of a manicure to clean around the nails."
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"Cuticle pushers are a type of manicure tool used to help shape the cuticles and push them back off the nails. This makes nails appear longer, smoother, and healthier. Manicure kits often come with a cheap wooden cuticle pusher, but anyone who wants an excellent manicure and healthy cuticles can find the best cuticle pusher by learning about the different types and investing a little more money in her purchase.
Typically, a cuticle pusher includes one curved end for pushing and shaping the cuticle and a sharper end for trimming the cuticle and scraping away dead skin. A cheaper cuticle cutter or one used improperly can cause cuts and may damage the skin, causing sore spots and possible infection. The best cuticle pushers have a small cutting end made to only take off the cuticle without damaging the nail or any other part of the hand.
Before taking care of her cuticles, the user should apply a cuticle lotion or oil to soften the cuticles. The cuticle pusher can then push the skin back more easily and cut off dead skin without leaving behind ragged edges of damaged cuticle. Those who struggle with hangnails may want a cuticle pusher shaped to take care of hangnails as well as trim cuticles. Others who use the cuticle pusher often should consider a smaller size to get in hard to reach places and corners of fingernails."
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