Remove all traces of nail polish with a cotton wool pad soaked in remover. Pay special attention to the corners, where streaks of nail color may remain.

Soak hands in a bowl of warm, soapy water with a pinch of salt.

Massage cream into the cuticle, all around the nail and down to the first joint of the finger. Push back the cuticle with a cuticle stick.

Clean your nails with a soft brush.

Give your hands a light scrubbing with a pumice stone, to gently cleanse the skin.

Cut your nails to the desired length.