Detailed instructions on how to use the loose cuticle care line products

Achieve salon-quality results
—no special skills required

"Achieve salon-quality results—no special skills required."
Inspired by this idea, KOBAKO nails is a line of at-home nail care tools developed with top nail artist Kiho Watanabe as product advisor.
With over 110 years of experience as a cutlery manufacturer, Kai Corporation has poured its expert craftsmanship and technical know-how into each tool—bringing a new level of quality to your self-care routine.

LOOSE CUTICLE CARE LINE

The condition of your natural nails is crucial for how your manicure turns out. By caring for "loose cuticles"—one of the main causes of dullness—and other unnecessary dead skin, you can achieve healthy, naturally rosy nails.

The difference between "loose cuticles" and "cuticles"

Loose cuticles are unnecessary dead skin, while the cuticles themselves are part of the skin and play an important role in protecting the nail. It acts as a barrier to prevent dirt and bacteria from entering the nail matrix.

Loosen
Apply the Cuticle Remover over the entire nail to lift away excess dead skin and loose cuticles. Reapply if the nails begin to dry out.
Push Back
On the nail surface where you have applied the Cuticle Remover, place the tip of the "Cuticle Pusher M" or "Cuticle Pusher L" at a 30-degree angle. Gently push back the cuticles with a slow, back-and-forth motion.
Clean Off
Wrap the Nail Care Cloth snugly around your index finger. Then, use your fingertip to entangle and remove the loose cuticles.
Trim & Remove
Use the tip of the Cuticle Nippers (Tweezer Style) to carefully snip away hardened dead skin and hangnails, little by little. For longer cuticles, use the Cuticle Nipper to cut them cleanly.

Left: Cuticle Nippers (Tweezer Style)

Buff
Gently file the entire nail surface with side #1 of the Nail Buffer until it turns slightly white. Then, apply Cuticle Treatment Essence to moisturize. After that, buff with sides #2 through #4 in order, using a side-to-side motion.
Moisturize
Finally, apply the Cuticle Treatment Essence into your nails and the skin around them. Use it generously, especially to areas where you are concerned about dryness.

Cuticle Treatment Essence (Pen Type)

Chairman of Total Beauty Company "uka"
Top Nail Artist

Kiho Watanabe

Chairman and the top nail artist of the total beauty company uka.
Trusted as a leading beauty advisor, she counts numerous celebrities among her clients, including actresses, models, and professionals from the beauty and fashion industries—as well as other prominent figures from various fields.