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90% of people use the wrong tools for nail repair

A simple nail-care routine involves trimming carefully without cutting too short, filing gently in one direction, limiting buffing, and moisturizing the nails and surrounding skin afterward, with clean tools and a light touch helping prevent damage.

September 12, 20263 min read
90% of people use the wrong tools for nail repair

When will a person realize that they need to trim their toenails if they don't have the habit of regularly trimming their toenails?

Don't buy a bunch of nail polish tools and end up with only a nail clipper to use. Let's explain in today's article how to use the rest and which one to use first. Nail clipper, basic for trimming nails. Keep your nails dry and trim them. First, cut them flat and leave a 1-2mm white edge in the middle. Then, use a nail file to round the corners on both sides and avoid cutting into the nail flesh. Do not cut too short, as it can easily trigger ingrown toenails; Do not cut the corners of the nail groove diagonally to avoid damaging the flesh.

Nail file, after trimming the beautiful nails, use the nail file to gently push from both sides to the middle in one direction. The rough surface is slender and short, while the fine surface has trimmed edges. Never go back to sawing, otherwise your nails are prone to delamination and cracking.

Dead skin pushing, clean the nail root and soak it in warm water for 3-5 minutes. The flat head of the dead skin pushing should be pressed against the back edge of the nail, gently circling and pushing upwards to lift the softened dead skin. The force must be light, pressing down with force can damage the nail bed.

Dead skin fork, gently push and trim the dead skin. Place the V-notch of the dead skin fork against the edge of the nail, gently scrape off the raised dead skin and excess keratin, and slowly move along the edge of the nail with light force. Do not repeatedly scrape the same position back and forth to prevent damage to the fingertip.

Bright nail file, restore natural luster. First, gently sweep the burrs on the nail surface with a coarse surface, and then use a fine surface to brighten it as a whole. Occasionally brightening the nail surface is acceptable, but do not polish it frequently. If the nail is worn thin, it may become brittle and brittle.

Finger edge oil/hand cream, after all nail repairs are completed, it is best to apply finger edge oil or hand cream to the nail roots and fingertips and massage until absorbed, using oil to lock in water and enhance the care effect~

Addendum: Develop the good habit of carrying nail clippers with you and use them skillfully in daily life. Although they are named nail clippers, they are not only suitable for cutting nails, but can also be used to cut clothing labels, tear off tape on delivery boxes, and trim hair on hands, arms, and legs. When feeling sad, it's worth cutting your nails. If you don't have any nails to cut, use a file to grind them. For a moment of concentration at your fingertips, sadness and nail filings are intertwined. As long as you keep breathing, they will dissipate.

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