Nail ServicesQuestion 47 of 100
You are trimming a pedicure client's toenails. How should they be cut?
a.Straight across, then lightly smooth the corners with a file
b.Deeply rounded so the nail follows the curve of the toe
c.Into a point so the toes fit better in narrow shoes
d.Down into the corners of the nail grooves to clear out the buildup
Explanation
Toenails are cut straight across and only the sharp corner is softened with a file, because leaving the corners in place keeps the nail from growing down into the sidewall. Rounding a toenail deeply or cutting into the grooves is the classic cause of an ingrown toenail. A pointed toenail is both fragile and more likely to press into the neighboring toe.
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