#10 Ingrown Toenails
They really hurt and are quite hard to get rid of. But with the right technique, anything can be can be treated easily and without pain.
#9 Let's look at the stuff you are gonna be needing.
First and foremost, you are gonna need Epsom salt.
#8 Tweezers
Grab a pair of clean tweezers.
#7 Cotton Balls
You are gonna need lots of cotton balls during and after this procedure.
Let's see what to do next!
#6 Soak
Soak your feet in hot or warm water with Epsom salt in it, everyday for 15-30 minutes. This will soften the nails as well as prevent an infection.
#5 Dry and Cut
Dry your feet with a towel and trim the affected nail in a straight line. Don't cut it with pointy edges in the corners. Remember rounded nails are what leads to ingrown nails.
#4 Secure
Raise the toe-nail a bit, not too high, and place a cotton ball piece between the nail and the skin. This will prevent the ingrown nail from appearing again. Use the tweezers to secure the cotton in place.
#3 Open Sandals
Try to keep your feet uncovered as much as possible, at home and outside as well by wearing open sandals.
Read on to know what to do next!
#2 Change
Change the cotton ball piece everyday. Once the nail starts growing, you will find much relief.
#1 Careful
Keep your feet clean and watch out for infection!
