How to Cut Fingernails

How to Cut Fingernails

Cutting the nails is a task that we must always do, on the one hand, to give a better appearance to our hands and on the other so that the nails do not weaken and thus grow strong and healthy. It may seem like an unimportant issue, but a bad cut can lead to the uterus and even inflammation. If you are interested in this topic keep reading How to cut fingernails.

Of course, the length of the nails if it goes in the taste and personality of each one, some of us prefer them short, others like to wear them long and there are those who require a special cut in each hand (some long and others short) as is the case of guitarists, for example. But yes, there will always be tips to make them healthier and prettier, where the process is not only to use nail clippers.

The nails must be cut properly so that they grow in the right way and avoid a hardening of the cuticle, so it must be done regularly.

There are specialized beauty and beauty centers, where you will know that your fingernails will be beautiful, but you do not always have the money or time to attend there; when you do it yourself you can save yourself these two aspects.

What do you need to cut your fingernails?

  •  Container to put your hands
  •  Exfoliating nail soap
  •  Moisturizer
  •  Water
  •  2 towels (one to put your hands and one to dry)
  •  Orange stick
  •  Nail clippers
  •  Cardboard lime
  •  Varnish (optional)

Instructions for cutting fingernails

  1. Prepare the surface where you are going to work, with a towel.
  2. Disinfect the utensils you are going to use.
  3. Fill a recipient with warm water and soap and then put there to soak your hands, between 10 or 15 minutes depending on how hard your nails are. Apart from soaking them we will also be cleaning them.
  4. Apply the nail scrub (if you have it great, if not, no problem, continue with the other point).
  5. Dry your hands well, especially the nail area.
  6. Add a cuticle remover or some kind of oil to moisturize your cuticles.
  7. Proceed to push your cuticles back with a stick (usually called orange), never cut them.
  8. Now, cut your nails, do it with a nail clipper since you will get better results than if you do it with scissors; cut them that are straight and that are not too flush with the skin, you must leave at least 3 millimeters, because remember that these also have the function of protecting you; if you cut them too much they can incarnate and cause discomfort. For fingernails you can use a curved nail clipper.
  9. Pass the file so that there are couples and there are no peaks, where the nail can be broken easily.
  10. Now with the same file, give them the shape you already want to have, always doing it from the outside and ending up on the inside; follow the same direction and do not go to file the edges vertically since you could damage and break them.
  11. Be sure to pick up the waste, it’s not nice to be left out there.
  12. Finish by giving yourself some moisturizer.
  13. If you want to paint your nails (enamel, varnish), first pour a protective cup and then paint yourself with the colors that are most to your liking, do it in layers (you should expect it to be well dried between layers, approximately 20 minutes).

Tips for cutting fingernails

  • If you see that definitely cutting your nails is a difficult task for you, it is better to go to the experts.
  • As a recommendation, if you are going to go to a specialized beauty salon to have your nails cut, bring your own kit, it is much more hygienic and you can avoid diseases.
  • It is very important that you dry your nails well before starting to cut them.
  • When you file your nails do it with a cardboard file and not metal.
  • Nails should be cut frequently but without exaggeration, every week or two will be ideal depending on the person.
  • When you lower your cuticles do not do it too much, because they have a quite important function and is to prevent the passage of microorganisms.
  • Babies should have their nails cut after the first month, do it after they have taken their bath and with scissors that have a blunt tip or special nail clippers for babies.
  • You should not bite your nails, you will make them form uñeros that are unsightly and annoying.
  • Take your time to cut your nails, with care you could hurt yourself by cutting your skin.
  • You can cut your nails square in shape as follows: cut your nails straight at their tip, then you must file the corners of your nails from the bottom, giving a few small touches, round the corners a little to make them look more natural. This is a fairly classic way to wear nails and they would go very well to become French.