How to Clip Long Toenails

Having long toenails is not only unattractive but also says a lot about how you take care of yourself. If you have long toenails, it makes it more difficult for you to clean and groom your feet, making them prone to infection and bacteria. In order to avoid having more problems cleaning your feet, you should start clipping your long toenails and make sure they don't hinder your activities. Clipping long toenails is easy.

• 1

  Prepare a bowl of lukewarm water, and soak your feet in it for at least 10 minutes. Use mild soap to wash your feet and rinse them with clean water. The washing process will help soften your long toenails, preparing them for clipping.

• 2

  Dry your feet using a soft towel. Spread your old newspaper on the ground for easier collection of the clipped toenails.

• 3

  Sit on the floor and place your foot right on the newspaper to hold it in place. Use your left hand to hold your foot, while your nail clipper is placed in your right.

• 4

  Clip your big toe nail, cutting straight across it. Do the same for your other long toenails, making sure that you do not clip the nails too deep.

• 5

  Remove the dirt on your nails with your nail cleaner and file them with your nail file. File your nails until all of them have the same shape.

• 6

  Gather the newspaper containing the clipped nails and throw them in your trash bin.

• 7

  Massage your toes with your foot lotion to moisturize them. Apply nail strengthening polish on your nails if needed.