Professional nail technicians and home users doing their own manicures or pedicures who want one tool that both pushes back cuticles and cleans under or around the nail.

The value here is having a cuticle pusher and a cleaning pick in a single tool, which cuts down on switching instruments mid-service — useful for anyone doing regular manicures or pedicures, professionally or at home.

After softening cuticles with a soak or cuticle oil, use the shovel end at a shallow angle to gently push back the cuticle without pressing hard against the nail plate. Use the pick end to clean under or around the nail, or to remove excess gel or acrylic residue.

Pros:

• Two functions in one stainless steel tool, reducing the number of instruments needed during a service
• Stainless steel construction is easy to sanitize between uses

Cons:

• Using the shovel end at too steep an angle or with too much pressure can irritate the cuticle or nail plate — technique matters more with a metal pusher than with a softer wood or rubber one
• Manufacturer doesn't publish exact blade dimensions beyond overall tool length