Straight toenail clippers to prevent ingrown toenails sold at Komonoya

[Jingthing]

I used to have two ingrown toenails (big toes) which I solved myself (it's a slow process) without even a doctor visit. But part of the ongoing prevention needed is to use straight toenail clippers for my toenails. Before Komonoya opened at Central Marina Pattaya, I had never seen straight toenail clippers sold in Thailand anywhere, even well stocked cosmetic type shops. So anyway there they were being sold at Komonoya  for 60 baht. Doubt they're the best quality clippers for 60 baht, but I reckon they would do. I had imported my own before from the U.S.

 

You may not have suffered from ingrain toenails but it's really painful and often if not usually results in the need to have the toenail removed by surgery. So I suggest doing a little research and switching to using straight toenail clippers just for PREVENTION's sake.

 

To add, I've never seen straight toenail clippers at manicure shops either. Understandably they use the standard curved ones for aesthetic reasons. But this is about a HEALTH matter, not a BEAUTY issue. 

 

Here are the store locations in Thailand, in Thai and Japanese:

http://www.watts-th.com/contact.html?lang=th

 

Edited December 29, 2016 by Jingthing

[NancyL]

OK, JT I'll have to admit I don't know the difference between "straight" and regular toenail clippers.  As always when I don't know something, I consulted Dr. Google and in this case looked at Google Images.  Their idea of "straight" toenail clippers look very much like what I've been able to buy since Day 0 at Central Dept store, Tops Market, even little shops in the warren of Warorat Market.  Certainly it's what is used in my nail salon.  They clip, clip, clip my big toe nail and then use a nail file to get the curved shape.  Maybe it's different in Pattaya, but here in CM, many older expat men go to the nail salons for foot care and they're used to dealing with (and preventing) in-grown toenails.  

 

(Are you sure this is a prank post with "straight" nail clippers vs. hmmm, some other kind?)

 

Standard toenail clippers in Chiang Mai.  "Straight" or otherwise?

 

 

[Rhys]

I've had this before went to the MD all done. clipped..

[Jingthing]

On 12/30/2016 at 7:01 PM, NancyL said:

OK, JT I'll have to admit I don't know the difference between "straight" and regular toenail clippers.  As always when I don't know something, I consulted Dr. Google and in this case looked at Google Images.  Their idea of "straight" toenail clippers look very much like what I've been able to buy since Day 0 at Central Dept store, Tops Market, even little shops in the warren of Warorat Market.  Certainly it's what is used in my nail salon.  They clip, clip, clip my big toe nail and then use a nail file to get the curved shape.  Maybe it's different in Pattaya, but here in CM, many older expat men go to the nail salons for foot care and they're used to dealing with (and preventing) in-grown toenails.  

 

(Are you sure this is a prank post with "straight" nail clippers vs. hmmm, some other kind?)

 

Standard toenail clippers in Chiang Mai.  "Straight" or otherwise?

 

 

Hi there,

Well, I really can't explain the discrepancy between our personal experiences with straight toenail clippers in Thailand. I actively searched for them and couldn't locate them. As far as nail service workers, that's actually how I developed the problem in the first place by using those services. I never noticed straight clippers at any places I ever used.  That's a whole other can of worms, the hygiene issues at such shops in Thailand, that they always want to remove CUTICLES ... don't get me started. Use AYOR.

 

In any case, regardless of how you locate the straight toenail clippers, here is more information on this health issue.

 

 

http://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/toenail-cutting-tips.aspx

 

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/sep/08/luisa-dilner-cutting-toenails-guide

 

There's no debate about how to cut your toenails – it's straight across, so they're slightly square, and not too short. If you prefer rounded nails, be warned that they're a disaster waiting to happen. 

Edited January 1, 2017 by Jingthing

[sirmud63]

my dad suffered ingrowen toe nails for years and he taught me one very simple little trick to avoid them . 

yes use a straight clipper to trim them , then make a small V cut into the center of the nail,at the top of the curve . this enables the nail to grow evenly and avoid any side ways growth into the toe . works a treat .