In this article we will concentrate on explaining how to cut toenails; it may seem a little relevant topic, but the truth is that the nails must be kept beautiful, healthy and above all we must avoid being incarnated (buried) since it is quite annoying and painful; not cutting them well can cause uterus , infections, inflammations or that they are born with a bad formation.
While it is true that we all cut our toenails, since it is a rule of hygiene and comfort, there are certain tips and guidelines to do so.
There are people who do not use the right utensils, which may not be convenient, especially in certain patients who are more at risk such as those suffering from diabetes.
There is a wide variety of types of nails, but the most common can be classified into three: round, curved and square; the most important thing is that when you cut your nails you follow the shape they have (do not try to change it).
What do you need to cut your toenails?
- Scissors
- Foot pliers
- Straight nail clippers
- Scrub
- Cuticle remover
- Moisturizer
- Orange stick
- A lime
Instructions for cutting toenails
- The basic utensils to cut your toenails will be good scissors or straight nail clippers and special pliers for the feet.
- Disinfect materials with alcohol before starting; for this impregnate a cotton with alcohol and pass it on for them.
- Cut your nails after you have showered because they will be softer. If you are going to cut them at another time of the day, then wash your feet hopefully accompanied by sea salt so that they soften a little and also for hygiene. If you can soak your feet in warm water for a while.
- Apply an exfoliating soap and a cuticle remover and massage a little, with an orange stick push your cuticles, never go to cut them.
- Prepare the surface where you are going to cut them with a sheet or towel; the work area should be an illuminated place to avoid accidents.
- The nails must be cut straight (square) this will prevent you from being buried (embodied). You must be careful that at the ends they are not too short because they could grow inside your skin and thus incarnate. Start by cutting the nail of the big toe; nor do you cut them very flush with your skin, because it is responsible for protecting it.
- If you cut with scissors you must be very careful not to give the curved shape to the corners, the ideal is that you use a straight nail clipper (not curved) and thus avoid cuts that later can cause you some type of pain.
- After the cut you can gently file your nails so that they are more even, and remember to respect their natural shape.
- Once your nails are cut, apply moisturizer.
- If you see that a nail begins to incarnate (if you see that the area is a little swollen and red) try to disincarnate it as soon as possible, before it becomes infected and even pus comes out. Soak your feet for a long time in warm water accompanied by sea salt, when the nail is soft take a special plier for pedicure, lift the nail and cut it.
Tips for cutting toenails
- If you have the opportunity visit a podiatrist, who will tell you what is best for you and how you should trim your nails, because really each foot is very different.
- The nails must be cut and never torn off, you could cause wounds and ingrown toenails (buried), they would also grow in an improper way.
- After trimming them you can paint them, separate your fingers, apply one layer, let dry for 20 minutes and then apply the other, you can start with a protective enamel that has calcium as a base.
- Remember that cutting nails should be a habit in you for three reasons: hygiene, health and aesthetics; having long nails, in addition to being easily incarnated, accumulate a lot of dirt and bacteria.
- You do not need to invest in beauty salons to get the pedicure, you can cut your nails yourself and in a short time, and without spending money. But if you do not feel able to do it in a correct way, it is better to go to the professionals
- Ingrown toenails are mainly due to being poorly cut, but they can also be given by other things such as inadequate shoes, playing football and can even be hereditary.
- If you incarnate a nail you must solve the problem immediately since letting it pass could become something more serious and even need surgery.
- To prevent nails from being buried (incarnated) remember then to do the following: cut your nails regularly, always soak them before, avoid wearing heels, tight shoes and especially those that end in point.
- If you have quite hard and thick nails you should soak them for 15 minutes.
- It is good to let your feet breathe whenever you can, in your house wear flip-flops or even walk barefoot, so you will avoid fungus.
