Cutting nails – a task that we do regularly, but how many of us really know how to do it properly? Cutting , filing or clipping – what is the best method and how often should we actually shape our nails ? There are a few things to consider to ensure that nails are properly shortened and look well-groomed. Munich nail expert Sonja Gebauer clears up common misunderstandings and explains how to cut nails properly .
The biggest mistakes when cutting nails
According to Sonja Gebauer, one of the most common mistakes is cutting into the nail fold or cutting the nail too short. The expert runs her own nail studio, Foot & Hand Spa, in Munich and, therefore, deals with the correct cutting and shaping of nails on a daily basis.
Cutting short nails even shorter can lead to painful infections and increase the risk of ingrown nails – both fingernails and toenails . Instead, the nail should always be left in its natural shape to grow healthily.