how to care for thickened toenails
The following is the recommended way to trim thick toenails: 1  Soak your nails for at least ten minutes in warm, soapy water. 2  Completely dry your toenails. 3  Use the emery board or file.  Trim the nails, starting at one corner and continuing straight across to the other corner. Smaller cuts with the trimmer will prevent splitting or chipping.