Ohio State Board Nail Technician Practice Exam 2025 – Your All-in-One Resource to Exam Success!

Cuticle nippers are designed to remove dead tissue around the cuticle area of the nail. This dead tissue is often referred to as excess or overgrown cuticles. Live tissue, such as living skin, should never be cut or trimmed with cuticle nippers. This can cause injury and potential infection. Nail enhancements, such as acrylic or gel nails, should also not be trimmed with cuticle nippers, as they can damage or disrupt the enhancement. Additionally, plastic should not be cut with cuticle nippers, as it is not a type of tissue and can cause damage to the tool. Therefore, the only appropriate use for cuticle nippers is on dead tissue.