Many people are discovering they have been cutting their toenails incorrectly after watching a simulation video.
The video shows the correct way to cut toenails, which involves cutting straight across and not too short.
Cutting toenails incorrectly can lead to painful ingrown toenails.
You should clip your toenails straight, according to a video that Creative Learning released that explains nail care techniques.
The video continued by explaining that you should avoid “rounding the edges” and cutting your toenails too short.
Many others were startled to learn that you should actually be trimming your toenails after seeing a similar video posted to the ‘Interesting As F***’ Twitter account.
“Can confirm the first method causes ingrown toenails and they huuuurt,” a single individual stated.
“Cut toenails straight across to prevent ingrown nails,” a second person remarked. Don’t file sharp edges and don’t trim too short. For softer nails, trim after taking a shower. Easy maintenance, less issues.
A third, however, said: “I have definitely been cutting my toenails wrong my whole life lmao.”
The nail clippers are the first step in Healthline’s helpful guide on how to cut your toe nails.
“You should have two nail clippers — one for your fingers and one for your toes,” the website advised. Your toenails need a larger clipper since they are thicker and wider. Additionally, you lessen the possibility of infection or fungus spreading from your hands to your feet by using different clippers.
For obvious hygienic reasons, you should also thoroughly clean your clippers after each use.
According to Healthline, you should likely trim your toenails every six to eight weeks, though an active person might
According to Healthline, you should likely trim your toenails every six to eight weeks, though an active person might need to do it more frequently.
Regarding the cut itself, the website stated: “The actual cut is the sixth stage. Trim your toenails straight across to prevent uncomfortable ingrown toenails. For many, this is best accomplished in two cuts: the first, where the clippers are positioned slightly off the side of the nail to form a straight edge, and the second, when the remainder of the nail is removed in accordance with the straight cut’s line.
To get rid of those “jagged edges,” you should apply a little nail filler to finish things off.