What is the proper way to cut your toenails?

Answer 1

Straight across, do not curve the ends downward..

Answer 2

Everyone has said exactly what I would. Straight across. I actually use a heavy duty file board and hold the nail and toe down tightly to file it. I have horrible luck with scissors.

But, I have one addition. Should someone have shaped the corners down and gotten ingrown nails. This is the way to correct the Problem.

Gently use a small pointed object, a toothpick will work. And tiny pieces of cotton ball pulled off and gently pack (after bathing so the skin and nail are soft) the corners to lift the nail straight. This allows it to grow out and not keep growing down at the corners into the tissue.

I would suggest using Neosporin or anything with a pain killer in it first to make the ordeal less painful. This needs to be pressed tightly into the space to stay for several days to a week until the pain goes away and the nail has grown out.

Answer 3

Gently wash feet daily using a mild soap and warm water.
Dry feet thoroughly, particularly between the toes.
* Always cut nails where visibility is good and nails can be easily seen.
* Many people find it easier to cut nails after a bath as this softens nails.
* Cut the nails straight across or follow the natural shape of the end of the toe. Do not cut down the sides of nails as you could leave spikes or jagged edges or cut the skin. If the nail is thickened, cut along growth lines, as it is the area of least resistance.
* Do not cut the nails too short. Always leave some white free edge showing so there is reduced likelihood of cutting the skin.
* Do not try to cut the nail in one snip. “Nibble” across the nail with short cuts from one side to the other. Always use the points of the nipper.
Dry feet thoroughly, particularly between the toes.

Answer 4

Straight across and avoid cutting them too short; otherwise, you might get ingrown toenails (a condition in which edges of toenails push into the skin) causing pain, swelling, redness and possible infections.

Answer 5

After shower or bath. Good long bath if your nails are real thick or it has been a long time since you trimmed them.

And straight across.

Use a nail file to get rid of any sharp edges after they dry.

Answer 6

you need to cut them straight with scissors,

Answer 7

with nail cutters