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2025-10-06 19:49:31 Mother and baby

How to cut fingernails

Cleaving your nails may seem simple, but the wrong way of trimming can cause curvature, barbs, and even nail deformation. The following is a nail trimming guide that has been discussed in the past 10 days on the Internet. Combining scientific advice and practical tips to help you take care of your nails correctly.

1. Why do you need to cut your nails correctly?

How to cut fingernails

Error cutting methodPotential hazards
Too short cutIt is easy to cause deciduous inflammation and finger pain
Arc trimIncreased risk of embossing (20% of foot problems)
Tear up the thornCauses bleeding and infection

2. Scientific pruning steps

1.Soften nails: Soak it in warm water for 5 minutes after bathing or soaking it in warm water to reduce the brittleness of the nails (reduce hardness by 40%).

2.Tool selection:

Tool TypeApplicable scenarios
Slanted nail clippersRegular adult trimming
Flat mouth nail clippersChildren/Thin nails
Electric armor grinderFine shape revision

3.Trimming technique:

  • Finger nails: cut straight, retain 1-2mm white edges
  • Toenails: square trimmed with slightly rounded corners on both sides
  • Cut out no more than 1/3 of the width of the nail per knife

3. Things to note in different groups of people

crowdSpecial Requirements
Diabetic patientsAvoid any skin damage, professional care is recommended
Infants and toddlersUse baby cuts to trim while you are sleeping
Nail Art loversTwo manicure intervals are ≥2 weeks, avoid continuous use of nail polish glue

4. Recent popular QAs

Q: Why are the edges behind nail clippers prone to cracking?
A: Data show that 65% of nail cracks are related to dryness. Recommendation: Apply urea-containing armor cream after trimming to maintain the moisture content of the stratum corneum >15%.

Q: Do you need to worry about the white spots in your nails?
A: Recent studies have shown that 80% of white spots are caused by minor trauma (such as impact), and usually disappears with nail growth for 2-3 months. If it occurs repeatedly, zinc deficiency should be checked.

5. Advanced nursing advice

  • Frequency control: Observe the fingernails every week, and trim the toena every 2 weeks (growth speed is about 0.1mm/day)
  • Edge processing: Grind one-way with a glass file to avoid back and forth friction
  • Emergency treatment: When barbs appear, use disinfection and cut them with one root and do not tear them

6. The latest global nursing trends

According to the August 2023 American Care Industry Report:

trendPopularity increase
UV disinfection nail clippers+170% year-on-year
Adjustable angle nail clippersJapan's market grew by 300%
Nail microcirculation detectorNew standard configuration for high-end salons

Correct nail cutting is the basic link of health management. Remember: nails are extensions of the skin, and their status reflects overall health. Develop good pruning habits and appropriate care to make your nails both beautiful and strong.

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