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Professional toenail scissors

ccassaday — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:16:48 GMT

I have really hard toenails. I went to a podiatrist to have them cut. The scissors they had were so good. They cut with ease. Does anyone know where I could buy a pair of professional toenail scissors like the podiatrist used.

Re: Professional toenail scissors

Boomernichols — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:20:16 GMT

@ccassaday I always cut my nails when I first get out of the shower. Try one of the medical supply stores as they have a vast array to offer.

Re: Professional toenail scissors

Q4u — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:23:09 GMT

Soak your feet (and nails) in epsom salts and you will find them so much easier to cut. I bought a "foot spa" for this and make it into a little retreat. It's very nice....

Re: Professional toenail scissors

ccassaday — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:24:51 GMT

@Boomernichols wrote:
@ccassaday I always cut my nails when I first get out of the shower. Try one of the medical supply stores as they have a vast array to offer.

Yeah we have tried that. It didn't work. I have a pair of toenail scissors but they aren't nearly as good as the ones the podiatrist used.

Re: Professional toenail scissors

SilleeMee — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:33:11 GMT

Ask your podiatrist where you can get them.

Re: Professional toenail scissors

NickNack — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:33:20 GMT

@ccassaday I bought some toenail clippers from Amazon for myself probably eight years ago. They're still sharp and are the best clippers I've ever used.

My father had thick toenails and needed good clippers, and I bought some for him, too.

They are Seki Edge Stainless Steel Nail Clippers SS 107. They also make fingernail clippers, which I use as well.

Re: Professional toenail scissors

On It — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:33:24 GMT

@ccassaday wrote:
@Boomernichols wrote:
@ccassaday I always cut my nails when I first get out of the shower. Try one of the medical supply stores as they have a vast array to offer.
Yeah we have tried that. It didn't work. I have a pair of toenail scissors but they aren't nearly as good as the ones the podiatrist used.

I have to soak my toenails at least 15 minutes in a warm water foot bath before I can cut them. The scissors I have are good ones, but it is a challenge to cut my nails even with them. I am looking forward to hearing responses on where to buy better scissors.

Re: Professional toenail scissors

millieshops — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:38:24 GMT

@ccassaday I don't know that all podiatrists do, my mine sometimes orders things for me that he wants me to use. Can't hurt to ask.

Re: Professional toenail scissors

santorini — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:19:40 GMT

Scissors? Or clippers? I've never heard of toenail scissors. I'll google and see what comes up.

Re: Professional toenail scissors

skatting44 — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:33:47 GMT

Sally Beauty stores have some supplies

Vermont country store have some clippers

Re: Professional toenail scissors

ccassaday — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:55:12 GMT

@santorini wrote:
Scissors? Or clippers? I've never heard of toenail scissors. I'll google and see what comes up.
Like this

Re: Professional toenail scissors

Mindy D — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 01:01:24 GMT

Amazon has them.

Re: Professional toenail scissors

ccassaday — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 02:36:37 GMT

I can find them. I was just curious if anyone knew of a professional pair. The ones the podiatrist used were so easy. I guess I could call and ask. I have a pair but they don’t cut well.

Re: Professional toenail scissors

x Hedge — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:34:04 GMT

@ccassaday

My mother used two professional cutters, different styles. The type you pictured was her "lightweight" one. The heavyweight was specialized, engineered with a different blade style and a grip that increased leverage.

Rather than calling, I'd suggest you email your podiatrist, send a photo, ask if they recommend any other style for you.

Also, they may be able to order a specific cutter from a supplier for you at a substantially lower cost than you would find retail.

Re: Professional toenail scissors

qbetzforreal — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:45:39 GMT

Look at the Vermont Country Store. They offer a pair of toenail scissors.

Re: Professional toenail scissors

ccassaday — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:32:01 GMT

@x Hedge wrote:
@ccassaday

My mother used two professional cutters, different styles. The type you pictured was her "lightweight" one. The heavyweight was specialized, engineered with a different blade style and a grip that increased leverage.

Rather than calling, I'd suggest you email your podiatrist, send a photo, ask if they recommend any other style for you.

Also, they may be able to order a specific cutter from a supplier for you at a substantially lower cost than you would find retail.

This is a good idea. I can just use the message feature in mychart and ask them.

Re: Professional toenail scissors

DottieBlue — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 21:45:48 GMT

@ccassaday Would you please post what you find out? I'd be interested in some super clippers, also. TIA.

Re: Professional toenail scissors

DottieBlue — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 01:52:22 GMT

@ccassaday

Did you find a good pair of toenail clippers? If so, could you post what kind they are and where to purchase them? Thank you.

Re: Professional toenail scissors

patbz — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 03:23:06 GMT

I ordered "podiatrist toe nail clippers" from Amazon; they looked too sharp when I got them, so I gave them to my adult son with toenail issues ( he loved them).

Re: Professional toenail scissors

Sooner — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 03:29:48 GMT

I file mine. I can't stand clippers or nippers or scissors.