General Nail Care
Discover our comprehensive general nail care services tailored to alleviate discomfort and enhance the appearance of your nails. Our skilled podiatrists at Foot Foundation specialise in managing various nail pathologies, ensuring optimal comfort and aesthetics.
What is involved with general nail care?
The clinicians at Foot Foundation are trained to care for your fungal nails. Fungal nail infections that have progressed significantly can become thickened and extremely hard to self-manage. We start by thinning your nails down with our specialist drill before trimming your nails and debriding any remaining fungal to ensure that your nails are looking as presentable as possible.
Who is general nail care suitable for?
We recommend general nail care throughout our topical, oral and laser treatment plan.
Some clients who prefer maintenance rather than treating their infection or who may not be suitable for more extensive treatment methods may wish to have regular appointments to have their toenails cut, thinned down and debrided.
This can help the nails look and feel better when walking or wearing open-toed footwear or shoes. Ongoing nail care can be as little or as much as you like.
General Nail Care – FAQs
Our podiatrists begin by carefully thinning down thickened or damaged nails using professional podiatry drills. If parts of your nails are curling inward or causing pressure, these sections are precisely trimmed or removed. Finally, we smooth and round the edges to restore a natural, comfortable finish and prevent future discomfort.
No — treatments are performed gently and with clinical precision. Most patients experience immediate relief, especially if they’ve had discomfort from thickened or involuted nails. If sensitivity is a concern, your podiatrist can adjust the treatment approach to ensure your comfort.
General nail care is ideal for anyone who finds it difficult or uncomfortable to trim their own toenails — including older adults, people with thick or curved nails, or those with limited mobility. It’s also suitable for maintaining nail health between more specific treatments like ingrown toenail procedures.
For best results, we recommend visiting every 8–10 weeks to keep your nails healthy and prevent issues from recurring. However, your podiatrist will tailor a schedule to suit your needs — some patients come more frequently, others less often.
Absolutely. Many patients combine general nail care with other podiatry treatments such as fungal nail therapy or ingrown toenail correction. Your clinician will assess your feet and suggest the most effective treatment plan.
Yes. Beyond comfort, our general nail care service also enhances the appearance of your nails. After thinning, reshaping, and smoothing, your nails will look cleaner, healthier, and more natural.
No referral is required. You can book directly with our team at any of our clinics for your convenience.
General Nail Care is available at all Ingrown Toenail Solutions and Foot Foundation clinics across:
- Botany
- Remuera
- Smales Farm
- Rosedale
- Hamilton
- Tauranga
Book Your General Nail Care Appointment Today
Foot Foundation provides professional general nail care — a gentle, non-invasive treatment performed by our skilled podiatrists to restore nail comfort and appearance. This service helps manage thickened, curved, or damaged nails, easing discomfort and improving nail health.
Our clinicians carefully thin and reshape nails using medical-grade instruments, trim any areas causing pressure or pain, and smooth the edges for a natural, comfortable finish. Whether you’re maintaining foot health or managing ongoing nail conditions, this treatment offers safe, lasting relief.
Appointments typically take 30–45 minutes, and you can walk comfortably right after. We recommend scheduling every 8–10 weeks for ongoing care, especially if your nails are prone to thickening or curling. Your podiatrist will tailor a care plan that suits your needs.
Available at Rosedale, Smales Farm, Remuera, Botany, Hamilton, and Tauranga.
