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Difficulty: Easy

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.

Things You'll Need

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

Instructions

• STEP 1: Make sure you're with very close friends or ALONE. No one wants to
see you trim your toenails.
• STEP 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.
• STEP 3: File down the peak, and the corners. Repeat this step with all toenails.
• STEP 4: Brush off any file dust and lightly wipe or wash your toes with water to
clean them.
• STEP 5: Rub a very little bit of lotion or oil on each nail and surrounding bed to
moisturize them.

Overall 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.

Nail clipper