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I never even considered it a real job until I moved to New York City.

It is an incredibly odd line of work.

woman’s hands

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Each job could be completely different from the one prior.

Cutting your cuticles can make them grow tougher and more jagged if it’s not done correctly.

All you gotta do is use cuticle oil or cream and gently push back your cuticles occasionally.

Cuticle Oil

I love to use Burt’s BeesLemon Butter Cuticle Cremeand Deborah Lippmann’sCuticle Oil.

This makes them retain the moisture all night, and you wake up with incredibly soft hands.

My mom introduced me to them, and I like doing it.

Almond Milk Beeswax Hand Cream

Unfortunately, this is something I learned the hard way.

There is nothing more frustrating than waiting for weirdly stained and nasty-looking nails to grow out.

I also use this as a clear coat because it feels like it makes my nails a little stronger.

First, lightly buff the surface of your nails with a fine-grit nail buff to help remove the stains.