How to Trim Your Toenails

Sometimes your toenails get a bit longer than you think they should. Time for a trim! Do it right: Get clippers, a file and some lotion or oil and get started.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Toenail Clippers
• Nail file (preferably metal)
• Lotion or oil
• A private place

1. Make sure you're with very close friends or ALONE. No one wants to see you trim your toenails.

2. Start by trimming horizontally: First the right or left half, then the other. Don't trim half, then pull the rest off -- this creates uneven and unhealthy toenails. Trim all toenails in this fashion. When done, each nail should have a somewhat pointy peak in the middle.

3. File down the peak, and the corners. Repeat this step with all toenails.

4. Brush off any file dust and lightly wipe or wash your toes with water to clean them.

5. Rub a very little bit of lotion or oil on each nail and surrounding bed to moisturize them.

Tips & Warnings

• Try not to leave any sharp corners on a toenail. It's easy for a corner to pierce skin around the nail or cut through a sock or stocking.

• Make sure your clippers are clean -- no one likes a visit from the Fungus Fairy.