1 / 5Soak the infected area in warm water for 20 minutes once or twice a day. After this cut the hangnail with a nail cutter. Removing the rough edge of the hangnail may further reduce the infection. Be careful do not cut it from the root.2 / 5Rub vitamin E oil or cream on the affected area to prevent hangnails. Use a topical antibiotic cream on the infected hangnail for a few days. After applying the cream, tie a bandage on it.3 / 5Olive oil is also very effective in getting rid of hangnails. For this, you have to heat olive oil daily and massage it on your nails.4 / 5To get rid of the problem of hangnails, you should massage your nails daily with aloe vera. By applying aloe vera around the nails, you will surely get rid of hangnails. In addition, aloe vera is also very beneficial for the skin.5 / 5To get rid of the problem of hangnails, mix lemon juice in almond oil and dip your nails in it for some time to this remedy daily.