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Apr 2024
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What's the best way to cut your toenails...

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About this episode

Caring for yourself involves more than just tending to your nails; it's about making sure they're well-groomed, especially those on your toes. Trimming them properly is also key to avoiding painful ingrown nails, but on the other hand going overboard with your clippers can cause problems too. So let’s discuss how to find the right middle ground.

According to the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, the best tool for the job is either nail clippers, which are lever-style cutters, or nippers, which have more of a plier style. It may be easiest to cut your nails after you’ve had a bath, shower, or footbath, as they’lll be slightly softer as a result.

What’s the best cutting technique then? What if I end up with an ingrown nail? What about if my toenail goes yellow or black?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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