Choosing the right nail scissors

Nail scissors come in different shapes and applications - we give you a brief overview of what you need to pay attention to

Nail scissors for fingernails

Features of fingernail scissors:

- have a short cutting edge

- often have a pointed tip

- curved shape (for cutting along the natural nail shape)

- straight shape (for nail corners)

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Nail scissors for toenails

Features of toenail scissors:

- have a wide cutting edge (to easily reach into the nail fold)

- elongated shape (longer than fingernail scissors to make it easier to cut on the foot)

- often have a pointed tip

- curved shape (for cutting along the natural nail shape)

Nail scissors for seniors

Features of a senior toenail scissors:

- long lever (longer than fingernail scissors/normal toenail scissors to make it easier to cut the foot)

- often rounded

- angled shape (for easy cutting of the natural nail shape)