If you've seen the new Seki Edge Premium Fingernail Clipper (SS-113) you might feel like you just had Déjà vu. By the looks of it, it appears to be just like the Seki Edge Stainless Steel Nail Clipper (SS-112). And you would be right. The only difference is that it's smaller. Since the SS-112 has been wildly successful with its heavy build and strong cutting jaws, it only made sense to create a partner in crime....a Robin to Batman if you will. The Seki Edge Stainless Steel Nail Clipper rose to fame when Wirecutter (a product review website by The New York Times Company) wrote an article about the best nail clippers. It was #1. It's important to note that the article referenced the Green Bell G-1008 as number one, but this nail clipper has the same design and is made by the same manufacturer as the SS-112. And let's not forget to mention that #2 was the Seki Edge Fingernail Clipper (SS-106). So to occupy the first two spots for the top nail clippers by a reputable and widely recognized company is a huge feat and says a lot about the quality and reputation of these nail clippers. But we digress... If you compare the SS-112 and SS-113 side by side the Premium Fingernail Clipper is a nice size. Perfect for trimming smaller nails like fingernails or women's nails, this nail clipper is just the right size for those looking for a smaller option. The Seki Edge Stainless Steel Clipper (SS-112) is quite large and works great for toenails, large nails or men's nails. With its wider jaw, it can cut through thicker and harder nails. But otherwise, the rest of the features are just the same! The Premium Fingernail Clipper has the built-in nail file on top, excellent weight and balance and features a proprietary grinding and honing method to make the cutting edge give a soft cut. It's made of stainless steel, has an ergonomic handle and hand-crafted edges. Both the SS-112 and SS-113 are made in Japan. The smaller size is also great for traveling or putting it in a purse or small pouch. It's a great companion for anyone who needs to maintain their nails on the go. But it's also nice to have both the SS-112 and SS-113 for different size and type of nails. Create your own set of Seki Edge tools with the Seki Edge Grooming Kit Case and store all of your favorite Seki Edge tools. With the success of the SS-112 model, we're sure the SS-113 Premium Fingernail Clipper model will do just as well. It's beautifully designed and made with high quality stainless steel. Check it out and let us know what you think!   Product, Nail Clippers

Ingrown toenails suck. They're painful. They are not easy to fix quickly. And did I mention they're painful? But once you get one, you know you have to do something about it. Most ingrown nails occur with toenails and usually it's with the big toe. So if the ingrown toenail is bad enough, it will hurt when you walk or put any significant pressure on the toe. So what is an ingrown toenail? If you're never experienced this kind of pain, you've probably never had one. Basically, an ingrown toenail occurs when the corners of the nail curve and grow into the skin. If left untreated, it could cause infection and most definitely pain. Imagine a hard nail driving into your skin all day long and every time you put pressure on the nail it drives it into the skin even more. Ouch! So what causes ingrown toenails in the first place? What Causes Ingrown Toenails? There are several reasons. One reason is of course genetics. Your genes told your toenail to be too big. Or maybe your genes make your toenails unusually curved...thanks mom and dad! Then, there's trauma. Toe stubbing can create injury to the nail and cause it to grow back differently. Or it's possible to hurt your toenail so bad that it got black and blue and eventually fell off. When the new toenail grows back it can grow back differently from before. But the most common cause is wearing shoes that are too tight or cutting the toenails incorrectly. What causes ingrown toenails can be a variety of factors where some are not in your control.   How to Fix Ingrown Toenails There are several home remedies for ingrown toenails. But if none of these work, it may be time to get in touch with a specialist like a podiatrist to remove it for you. Fixing an ingrown toenail will require some patience as well as active management on your part. Here are some things you can try. Soak the Nail First off, try soaking the ingrown nail in warm water for 15-20 minutes at least 3-4 times a day. This will reduce the swelling and pain. You can also try adding Epsom salt, tea tree oil or vinegar. Epsom salt can help reduce discomfort and loosen the skin away from the nail. Tea tree has disinfecting properties while vinegar has anti-fungal properties.   Use a Buffer Then try using a small piece of cotton or some dental floss and place it under the corner of the nail in order to lift the nail away from the skin and help it grow above the skin rather than into the skin. You can use a tweezer to help you if you find it difficult to achieve.   Apply Antibiotic Ointment Since the redness and swelling could lead to an infection, be sure to use an antibiotic ointment or cream on the area to kill the germs. Keep the toe bandaged. If it is already infected, you will need to get antibiotics from your doctor. One way to tell if it's infected is if you see pus. Yuck. Don't let your ingrown nail get this far! Wear Proper Shoes Proper shoes are one of the main culprits of ingrown toenails so this one is very important. Wearing open-toed shoes that do not restrict the toes are preferable. This means avoiding high heels or pointed toed shoes. Also, wear the correct shoe size. Any shoes that crowd your toes will put extra pressure on the skin against the nail. Give your toes some breathing space!   Use Pain Relievers as Needed Since ingrown nails can be painful while you are trying to fix it, be sure to take some pain relievers if necessary. Acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or naproxen sodium (Alleve) are all good choices for temporary relief. Remember, pain relievers don't actually get rid of the problem but they will help you get through it as you treat the nail.   Cut Nails Straight Across Improper nail cutting is also a culprit. Instead of cutting the nails at the corners, cut nails straight across. When nails are cut at the corners, it encourages them to grow into the skin. This is exactly what you do NOT want. When you cut the nails straight across you are training them to grow straight and not curve inward. Use a nail clipper with a straight edge or if you have thick nails, use a nail nipper that helps to cut the nail straight across. It is also possible that you are cutting your nails too short. When they are cut too short, the pressure from shoes could cause the nail to grow into the skin. So let the nail grow out to the edge of the toe. For thick toenails, try the Seki Edge Ingrown Toenail Nipper to make small cuts across the top edge of the nail. Where most nail nipper jaws curve inward, these jaws curve outward so you'll never end up cutting into the nail corners. Be sure to disinfect the nail tools with rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide before using so you don't inadvertently cause an infection.   Do Appropriate Exercises Avoid any kind of high impact exercise that could aggravate the nail. Running and jumping will only make you feel it more. If you are feeling pain already, you probably don't want to do this anyway, but it is always worth mentioning.   Eat a Healthy Diet Lastly, eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables. You need proper nutrition for your body to fight off any infection and encourage healing. Also, avoid smoking. With these suggestions on how to fix ingrown toenails, at least one or more should be helpful. It will take some time to relieve the issue, but with careful attention and management you should be able to at least get some relief. Home remedies for ingrown toenails are always the first step, but if none of these help, it's time to see a professional.   Health and Wellness

When you are trying to make a good first impression, you want to make sure you look well put together. If you have a cowlick in your hair, bad breath, and a wrinkled shirt, how do you think people will perceive you? One area that is often overlooked is the condition of your hands. So often people don't take care of their nails. If you bite your nails or if you have hangnails and your cuticles are peeling, you best believe that people notice. They may not say anything but it is definitely observed. If you want to make a good impression on someone and let your physical demeanor indirectly tell someone you ARE put together and that you have everything under control from head to toe, your hands are a great place to start. If this seems absurd, think about how often we use our hands to gesture and convey a message. We use our hands to do just about everything and if they are in view to that person who you are trying to make a good impression, that person will definitely notice whether they are groomed or not. So ask yourself, do you have dry cuticles? Do you have hangnails? Do you have skin that is peeling off your cuticles? Do you bite your nails? If you answered yes to any of these, you need this next bit of information. Let's talk about cuticle care for a bit. Cuticles are the small area of skin that immediately meets the nail. They act as a barrier and, therefore, play a role in the health of your hands by preventing infection. By keeping your cuticles healthy you are keeping your nails healthy too and leaving a lasting impression.   5 Cuticle Care Tips:   Keep Cuticles Moisturized If they are dry and white , they are probably also peeling which could lead to infection. Your cuticles are always 'thirsty' for moisture and when they are dry they look very unhealthy. Every time you wash your hands with soap and water or take a shower, you are stripping your hands of moisture. And if you don't replenish the moisture with lotion afterward you are dehydrating you cuticles. Make sure you moisturize your hands every time you wash your hands to help prevent hangnails and dry looking cuticles.   Push Back Cuticles Correctly The proper way to push back your cuticles is to use a cuticle remover to soften thecuticles. (You do not want to push back or remove cuticles when they are dry). Use a cuticle pusher such as the Seki Edge Cuticle Pusher (SS-303), which is an excellent stainless steel pusher to easily push back the cuticle from the nail. By pushing back moist cuticles, this is much safer to prevent tears and damage.   Trim Hangnails Hangnails are very unattractive and very painful if they get out of hand. So it is important to address them early on to prevent bleeding and tearing. Having a sharp cuticle nipper handy at any given moment can help to prevent this annoyance. The ¼ Jaw Cuticle Nipper by Seki Edge is a great choice for a nipper. Stainless steel and sharp, this nipper works very well for removing hangnails and excess cuticles. Having cuticle care tools at your disposal is very beneficial for these timely problems. Be sure to keep hangnails off your hands at all times.   Be Careful of Products Used on Your Nails If you wear nail polish, you more than likely use an acetone-based nail polish remover and polish treatments that contain formaldehyde. Any products made before 2007 likely contains formaldehyde. These chemicals may cause irritation of the cuticle skin and cause dryness. If you use these products regularly, it is important to take extra care of your cuticle condition.   Don't Bite Your Nails! When you bite your nails you actually damage your cuticles at the same time. This puts your nails at risk for infection by harmful bacteria that find their way into the body. Biting your nails cause your cuticles and nails to separate. Often times nail biting is a nervous habit. But once you become aware of this bad habit, it's imperative that you make a conscious effort to quit because it is damaging to no only the health of your cuticles but also to your overall first impression to people. Nails that are bitten on a regular basis are often very short and jagged, something most people are not attracted to. So take a look at your cuticles and evaluate your own cuticle care. If you have noticeable hangnails, bitten nails, and dry cuticles you may need an intervention. Taking good care of your nails and overall hand condition is one of the first things people notice when it comes to first impressions and yet it is often one of the most overlooked. Take care of your nails and cuticles and you will be one step ahead of most.   Product, Health and Wellness

When you think of cutting your nails, you probably think about using a nail clipper. But what if a nail clipper just doesn't cut it for you. No pun intended but sometimes there's just something wrong with using a nail clipper. Maybe what you need is a nail nipper. What is a nail nipper you ask? Well, let this article enlighten you. A nail nipper is an alternative tool for cutting and trimming your nails. It looks like a cuticle nipper but larger so don't get them confused. Yes, they are both called nippers, but their uses are completely different. A nipper is something that cuts or 'nips' away at something. So a nail nipper is a tool that cuts away at nails. But unlike a nail clipper, it is held differently and used differently. And it is generally used for certain purposes. Let's look at the benefits of using a nail nipper. Benefits of Using a Nail Nipper   Precision Cutting One of the main benefits of using a nail nipper is the precision that it offers. Nail nippers can be steered and directed in the path you want it to cut. It's not so easy to do that with a nail clipper. The directing of the cut allows you to shape your nails to the desired look for precision and maximum control.   Strong, Wide Jaws The second biggest benefit is its ability to cut through thick hard nails. Sometimes if the nail is too thick you can't even get the nail in the jaws of the nail clipper. When this happens, it's time to upgrade to a nail nipper. Nail nipper jaws can open very wide to encapsulate the thickest of nails. Because of this, the jaws must be very strong to cut the nail. Dexterity Sometimes we have dexterity issues. Maybe you find it difficult to hold a nail clipper. Perhaps holding something where squeezing with your hand vs. your fingers is easier for you. If this is the case, then a nail nipper may be a better choice.   Durable While many nail clippers are durable, nail nippers take durability to another level. Because they are meant to cut thicker nails, the metal is generally thick, strong and powerful to withstand the more intense cutting.   Easier to Clean You might say nail nippers are more hygienic than regular nail clippers. If keeping your nail cutting tools clean and hygienic is important, opt for a nail nipper. The jaws can be easily cleaned with rubbing alcohol and cotton as the blades are exposed. Nail clippers have a closed system. Since the jaws only open so wide, it can be difficult to clean the blades. Using a nail nipper is not as common as using a nail clipper, but that doesn't mean they are not right for you. Some people prefer using a nail nipper over a nail clipper for the above reasons. In the end it's about personal choice and preference. If you're not familiar with Seki Edge, feel free to browse the nail nippers and nail clippers we offer. We have some of the best on the market! Check out our nail clippers and nail nippers from Seki Edge.   Product, Nail Nippers