How to Soften Hard Toenails
- 1). Fill a large container with warm water. Place your feet in the container and soak for about 20 minutes.
- 2). Clip your toenails after you have soaked them. This is important as hard toenails sometimes have the tendency to grow abnormally and can cause additional discomfort.
- 3). Gently stroke the surface of the toenails with an emery board to remove the thick, outer layer.
- 4). Apply a handful of heavy body lotion or foot cream to each foot's toenails and cuticles at night before you go to bed.
- 5). Put on a pair of socks to help your toenails absorb the moisture. Wear the socks overnight.