Use of Nail Scissors

Good quality stainless steel nail scissors can be used for trimming the nails as an alternative to clippers. Larger, more robust scissors are available for cutting toenails.

Cuticle scissors are finer than nail-cutting scissors, with sharply pointed, curved blades. They are used to neaten the appearance of the nails by trimming hangnails and removing ragged edges of cuticle. Always ensure that cuticle scissors are clean before use, and take care not to cut into the skin at the base or sides of the nail.

Avoid using cuticle scissors to cut the nails, as this will rapidly blunt the blades