The Right Way to Clip Your Nails (And What to Avoid)

If you want to keep your hands and feet looking well, it is imperative to trim your nails properly. Knowing how to clip your nails is the best way for kids and adults to avoid mistakes and make the experience easier.

The Right Way to Clip Your Nails

Above All Else, Use the Right Tool for the Job Use nail clippers that fit your nails appropriately. This will allow you to clip your nails without hurting yourself. Always cut your nails straight across to prevent them from growing in to your skin, and use a nail file to smooth out any jagged edges.

Clip your nails after a bath or shower, when they are softer and easier to cut. This may prevent your nails from splitting or breaking. Go easy and cut in small sections so you don’t make them too short and slash yourself. If you do accidentally slice through your skin, apply slight pressure to stop any bleeding and clean it with soap and water.

Dos and Don’ts for Healthy Nails

Here are a few dos and don’ts to keep in mind when you trim your nails:

Do wash your hands before, and after, clipping your nails, to keep them clean.

Nail If you cut your nails too short you may cut yourself and that hurts.

Do file your nails with a nail file to smooth out any rough edges.

Avoid biting your nails, as this can act as a vehicle for pathogens, leading to infection.

Avoiding Common Mistakes

However, there are a few general mistakes to avoid when clipping your nails. One error is trimming your fingernails at a slope, which may cause them to grow into the skin and be painful. Always trim them straight across. And another mistake is making the cuticles, which can be infected. Instead, use a cuticle pusher to gently push them back to keep them tidy.

How to Cut Your Nails: A Step-by-Step Guide

Grab your tools — you’ll need nail clippers, a nail file and a cuticle pusher.

Soften your nails — trim them after a hot shower or bath when they’re easier to cut.

Cut your nails — straight across with small cuts to avoid trouble, then file any sharp edges.

Hot Sale Products Push back your cuticles — this means gently pushing them back with a cuticle pusher as opposed to cutting them.

Ending with lotion — apply lotion to your hands and feet to keep them soft and healthy.

With these tips in mind, you can clip like a pro! So take your time, have the right tools, and most importantly, take care of your nails. Before long, you'll be nailing those nails!