how can I avoid hangnails?

Hangnails have a misleading name, since they are not part of the nail. Instead hangnails are small strips of skin that separate from the cuticle. If they catch on our clothing, or anything we are touching they can become quite painful. Fortunately treatment is relatively simple and prevention even easier.

The principal reasons we get hangnails are dry or cracked skin and nail biting. Nail biting is a frequent cause, and often explains why children get hangnails. Of course, there are many adults who get hangnails from nail biting too, and this is further complicated by the adult being more likely to have dry skin.

To remove a hangnail, you simply use nail scissors to cut off the dry tag of skin. Many people recommend soaking the afflicted finger in warm water for about five minutes prior to removal. Cutting a dry hangnail can often result in tearing of the skin, which will lead to more hangnails and more discomfort. Because there’s a slight chance of infecting the skin when removing a hangnail, you should dip the scissors in alcohol prior to using them. This will help reduce the chances of getting an infection.

If you are not a nail biter and get hangnails frequently, the cause is most commonly dry skin. Medical experts recommend using a good hand lotion twice a day to minimize drying of the cuticles. Some also recommend soaking the hands in an oil and water solution for about 15 minutes daily. Before you do any work on your nails, like pushing down the cuticles, moisturizing the fingertips is an excellent way to prevent creating hangnails.

Try eating a serving of jelly or gelatine daily

oiling cuticles and pushing them back when you get out of shower. don't let manicurist clip them.

Moisturize your nails, cuticles, and nail beds.
PUSH them back; the cuticles, Regularly.
Use lotion, often.
And I'm sure some
lack of vitamin and or mineral
has a bearing factor, in this.

The Factor of Hangnails is lack of protein, folic acid and Vitamin C.Actully, Please keep those nutrition balance is okay.

If you know someone that has them don't get too close to them.

But if you have them yourself maybe you could get declawed?

*Sorry couldn't help it*