How to Soften Your Toenails for Males

Although men have to take care of their feet just like women do, they tend not to. According to Pedicures and Footcare, "The majority of males don't begin to start getting men pedicures until something goes wrong," and men think pedicures are a female thing. The truth is, just because you have big, burly feet, you still have to take care of them, not only for aesthetics but to keep your feet healthy. Your nails will dry out just like skin if not taken care of properly and will peel, break and get infected. There are ways to soften your nails with more of a masculine touch.

Things You'll Need

• Epsom salts
• Cuticle oil
• Warm, soapy water
• Foot lotion
• Socks

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Instructions

• 1

  Soak your feet in a tub or bowl of warm water. Check if the temperature is comfortable for you with your hand like you would a regular bath. Add 1 tbsp. of Epsom salts. Pedicures and Foot care says some essential oils preferred by males are sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla. Add a couple of drops into the bath. Soak for about 15 to 20 minutes until nails and feet feel soft.

• 2

  Soften nails with cuticle oil, olive oil or any edible oil and massage into each nail in a circular motion with your hand, especially around the edges. Leave on for about 10 minutes or until your nails are soft, then wipe off with towel or a bit of warm water, leaving a bit of oil still on to soften your feet all day.

• 3

  Safe Natural Cures recommends if you have thick, hard toenails, smear them with lotion and wear fresh, clean, breathable socks to bed to soften nails.