How often do toenails need cutting?

The perfect frequency for most patients is 6-8 weeks.

Is professional toenail cutting and care just for seniors?

Not at all. Professional toenail cutting is for everyone and can be particularly beneficial if the nails are thickened or more tricky to cut. We can also check the health of your toenails and offer other services that might be right for you, like an indulgent Medi Pedi.

Can you fix some toenail problems during the appointment?

Commonly, we can make the toenail more comfortable if it’s rough from trauma, very thick, or split. If the issue is more complex, like a fungal nail infection or ingrown toenail, you’ll need further appointments.

Why is my toenail yellow?

Yellow toenails are often a sign of a fungal infection, but could also be due to nail varnish staining or smoking. Your foot care specialist will be able to diagnose the cause during your appointment.

How should I prepare for a toenail cutting and care appointment?

Remove any nail varnish from your toenails and bring photographs of anything you’ve noticed or feel concerned about on your nails.

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TOENAIL CUTTING AND CARE

Professional toenail cutting and care

Do you find it tricky to cut your own toenails?

Maybe it’s awkward to find a position where you can reach your toenails, see what you’re doing and cut them safely.

Perhaps your toenails are thickened and difficult to cut. Or maybe you don’t have the best tools for the job.

You could risk cutting the nail too short, cutting the wrong part of the nail, or ripping the edge of the nail. In some cases, this can leave you open to injury and infection.

Our foot care specialists will help to cut and care for your toenails to ensure they’re healthy and in good condition.

What to expect from your toenail cutting and care appointment

Foot bath

Your foot care specialist will give you a soothing foot bath and assess the length of your toenails.

Health check

We’ll check your toenails for signs of fungus and conditions like psoriatic nails and melanonychia.

Toenail cutting

Your foot care specialist will cut and file your nails to make sure they’re smooth and the right thickness.

Foot conditioning

Your feet will be conditioned with urea cream, which breaks down dead skin cells and increases moisture retention.

Aftercare advice

Your foot care specialist will show you how to care for your feet between appointments and give footwear advice where needed.

Why get your toenails trimmed professionally?

Health check

Your foot care specialist will be able to check your toenails and diagnose any problems you may not have noticed.

Professional equipment

We have professional toenail cutting equipment including clippers, files and buffers to deal with thick nails and hard skin.

Valuable advice

You’ll get practical advice on how to care for your toenails between appointments and choose the best footwear.

What it’s like to be a patient at Hatt Clinic

Very pleased with the treatment I received by Mel at Mrrlborough she removed one ingrowing toe nail and cleaned and dress a small hard spot on anouther toe (this was suspected to have been caused by a small fragment of glass

Andrew Purton

I had an excellent first appointment with Dyanne. She was efficient & professional, and I left with my feet in much better condition. Thank you.

Bill Prior

It’s so worthwhile! I learned so much about how to look after my much overlooked feet. I would definitely recommend a trip to see Mel.

Clare FitzPatrick

Booked in to sort out my feet before an Ultra. Marcia Small came accross as incredibly knowledgeble and gave me some great advice. I cannot receommend Marcia highly enough. Thank you so much.

Justyn Waterworth

My first ever podiatry experience and certainly a good one! Following a relevant medical history, careful and thorough examination of my feet, Clementina explained what she would do and performed this with care and skill. She also checked the blood flow in my feet. Finally, she recommended two products, which she felt would help my skin. I have made an appt to see her again in 3/12. A friendly, skilful and knowledgable professional.

Elizabeth Hudson

Feeling embarrassed about your feet?

There’s no need to be embarrassed. Our foot care specialists see all kinds of toenails and only want to help you get the care you need.

If you need reassurance, read our article on why foot embarrassment shouldn’t stop you from seeing a podiatrist.

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