How to cut your toenails correctly?

It would seem that there is nothing easier than cutting toenails. And this is what the majority thinks. But unfortunately, in reality it is not nearly as easy as it seems. Wrong actions often lead to disastrous and very unpleasant results, ingrown nails appear, the nail plate is deformed, and the process of inflammation begins on the fingers.

Neat, beautifully trimmed nails on the toes are not only beautiful, but also meet all hygiene requirements. Because under long nails, a large number of harmful microbes usually begin to collect.

To carry out such a process yourself and correctly, you must follow the recommendations and tips below.

When carrying out this procedure, it is necessary to prepare special manicure accessories in advance, as well as a towel and a container of warm water.

• First, you should prepare for the process, that is, disinfect all accessories, doing it carefully. It is best to use rubbing alcohol. This must be done so as not to infect any infection and to protect your legs from the appearance of a fungus. Tweezers or scissors that have not been disinfected can easily cause inflammation and fungus. It is best when the manicure set is individual, and no one else uses it except you.
• The nails on the legs are many times thicker than on the fingers. Therefore, it is more difficult for an elderly person to cut them off. Therefore, it is worth steaming them before processing. To do this, the legs are dipped into hot water, where soapy water has already been added. When the feet are affected by the fungus, decoctions of nettle or string can be added to the steaming water.Healing herbs magically heal existing wounds, and most importantly, direct their energies to fight inflammatory foci.

• After the work done, you can start cutting yourself. You can do this using nail scissors; it will be more convenient for someone to work with nippers. If possible, trim the nail plates in a straight, straight line. It happens that for some people the shape of the nails simply does not allow making such a cut. In this case, it is necessary to trim the nail right along the edge, in its natural shape. Do not cut at the root, leave about 1 mm. It is also impossible to cut roughly into the edges of the nail, so as not to bring it to ingrowth.

• After finishing trimming, you should carefully file the edges with a nail file. Smooth marigolds will not ruin socks or tights.
• The final step will be to lubricate the feet with nails with cream. It is better to choose a fat cream for this, so that the legs become smooth, with soft skin.

At the end of all the above stages, there should be no ingrowth. But for those with whom such a misfortune has already happened, you need to immediately deal with the problem, start acting immediately.

Almost everyone has an idea about ingrown nails, they know what this happens, and how painful and unpleasant it is. If cut incorrectly, the nail plates begin to grow directly into the skin, and all this causes discomfort and pain. When a nail is cut directly into the skin of a finger and if the skin is damaged by harmful microbes, an inflammatory process will begin. Often, the finger swells, it can become swollen and red. It is very unpleasant to experience painful sensations, moreover, accompanied by suppuration.

In this case, it will become impossible to wear shoes, and even just walk. By the way, marigolds begin to grow in not only due to improper cutting. Tight, uncomfortable shoes can also cause the nail plate to grow into the skin of the toes. The nail could be injured or some kind of fungal infection was introduced, which, in turn, deformed it.

You can independently cure an ingrown nail and get rid of such unpleasant sensations. And measures, by the way, need to be taken as quickly as possible. First, the leg, together with the sore toe, must be soaked in water, adding an antiseptic to the bath. You can grind tablets "Furacilin", "Chlorophyllipt", "Tetracycline". The leg needs to be steamed in hot water and wait until the skin becomes pliable and soft.

Next, you need to try to pry the ingrown nail with a blunt spatula, and then carefully cut off this nail plate. When the nail does not give in, and it is simply impossible to cut it off, a compress is made with Levomekol to soften the thick specimen. Ointment is abundantly lubricated on the nail, on top it is covered with a film, tracing paper. The bandage is not used so that its material does not absorb the ointment. They wrap the finger and go to bed. In the morning, it is much easier to pry on an ingrown nail plate, it, together with the skin, will become much softer, and the finger will not hurt so much.

With severe suppuration and the inability to get rid of ingrown nails on your own, you urgently need to go to the surgeon. He removes ingrown nails very quickly, saving the martyrs from this problem.

During pregnancy, it can be difficult for expectant mothers to cut their toenails on their own, you need to go to the salon and use the services of a professional master who will definitely do a high-quality pedicure, and then give a pleasant massage to your feet. Pregnant women will definitely appreciate it.

Cutting nails for small children is considered an important problem. Most parents just don't know how to do it. After all, babies are in constant motion. How to make the child sit straight without twitching and at the same time not touch the skin.

• There are special individual scissors for cutting children's nails. This is especially true of toenails. You need to trim in a well-lit room so as not to touch the skin in any way.
• The procedure is carried out immediately after the bath, it is then that the marigolds are the most pliable, soft.
• It is necessary to fix the leg of the crumbs so that he does not manage to pull it at a dangerous moment. One hand firmly holds the leg, with the other we begin to trim the marigolds.

• The sharp edges of the nails need to be filed with a file so that the baby does not scratch himself.
• The dirt that remains after cutting the nails is cleaned out with a toothpick or brush.
• When the skin on your fingers nevertheless touches, these areas should be treated with peroxide immediately.

With slightly older children, another problem arises. These tomboys already know that they are preparing to cut their marigolds, and are doing everything to avoid this process. And here all hope is for parents who know how to approach their baby. Some kid will agree to the procedure after promising to buy sweets, some child should simply be praised, but some, on the contrary, should be scolded. Of course, it is best to cut marigolds for children in front of their own eyes, so the child will monitor the situation, understanding what is happening.

By the way, at this moment, you can give the baby toy scissors so that he will cut the claws of his teddy bear with you, for example. There are parents who practice the following - first, they cut off the child's nail, and then one by one for themselves. The baby will perceive this alternation as a game.

When trimming the nails of small children, care must be taken when moving. After all, having hurt the baby once, then it will be more difficult to persuade him to this procedure.

A few recommendations from the video below will allow girls to have neat toenails.