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How to fix thick toenails
Soak your feet for 10 minutes in warm water then dry thoroughly.
Before you attempt to cut your thick toenails, you should soften them by soaking them in warm water for at least 10 minutes. When you're finished, dry your feet completely, including between your toes.
Trim your toenails using nail nippers. Nail clippers are what we typically associate with trimming nails, but these are usually not strong enough to cut through thick toenails.