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Scissors, nippers or clippers for toenails?

• Toenail scissors – the first choice for toenails of normal thickness. Sturdier and with a shorter blade than fingernail scissors, so the nail does not splinter.
• Toenail scissors with a long handle – for when bending down is difficult. The extended handle brings the blade to the nail without you having to lift your foot.
• Nail nipper or front cutter – as soon as the nail is so thick or callused that the scissors start to jam. Models with double leverage cut with a fraction of the hand strength.
• Corner nipper and corner lifter – for ingrown nail corners and the nail fold, where neither scissors nor nippers can reach.

Straight or curved blade?

For toenails the rule is: cut straight. A straight blade follows the recommended cutting shape and helps prevent ingrown nails. Curved blades are meant for fingernails – on the foot they lead to the nail corner being cut back too far, so that it presses into the nail wall as it grows out.

What to look for when buying

• Stainless steel – hygienic, easy to disinfect and re-sharpen. Nickel-plated instruments are not stainless; we state this in the product description.
• Cleanly closing blades – they cut the nail instead of crushing it. Crushed nails tear later on.
• Lever transmission – decisive when hand strength is fading and with hard nails.
• Rounded tips – important for sensitive skin and for people with diabetes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best way to cut thick toenails?

With a nail nipper or a front cutter. Soak the nails in warm water for a few minutes beforehand and work in several small cuts rather than one big one.

Which scissors are suitable for seniors?

Toenail scissors with an extra-long handle – or a nail nipper with leverage if hand strength is fading. You will find both versions in this category.

How often should toenails be cut?

Toenails grow more slowly than fingernails; every four to six weeks is usually enough. The nail should end flush with the tip of the toe and not protrude beyond it.

Matching models

• Scissors for toenails: Toenail scissors
• Toenail scissors with an extended handle: Toenail scissors with extra-long handle, blue
• Front cutter with double leverage: MANePED front cutter with double leverage, 3-piece set
• Mini front cutter with rounded tips: Mini front cutter, rounded, suitable for diabetics
• Corner nail nipper with a particularly slim blade: Corner nail nipper – super slim blade model
• Nail cleaner in stainless steel: Double-ended nail cleaner – stainless steel

Matching guides: The best toenail scissors · Cutting toenails correctly · Thick toenails in later life · Treating ingrown toenails

Matching categories: Toenail scissors, Nail nippers for thick nails, Corner nippers, Nail nippers for diabetics