toes starts to feel dry, tender, or irritated, cut back to 1 or 2 times a week.
Give the routine at least 4 to 6 weeks before judging whether it is helping with softness, trim-ability, and surface buildup. Toenails grow slowly, often just 1 to 2 millimeters per month, so visible improvement in the nail itself takes patience. That is one reason people get discouraged too soon. You may notice easier trimming and less crusty debris before you notice better color.
8. What results are realistic, and what are not
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