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It doesn't matter so long as you don't undercut so much that you get an ingrown toenail.

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Q: If the cuticle of your toenail is not parallel to the tip of your toe should you trim your toenail so that it's parallel to the cuticle or so that it's parallel to the tip of the toe?
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