People, people: Please, please observe basic fingernail hygiene. Just the last night I miscut my ring finger on my right hand and I was afflicted with the dreaded "hangnail of death" while I attempted to bring sweet, sweet lovin' to Jessica Alba. Or maybe my pillow. It was such a blur of emotion that I'm not certain exactly what happened.
Ahem. On the odd chance that you're still reading this: Let me save you some dollars and trouble. As you get older and wiser, you will perhaps notice that your toenails have become a calcified mess. I was hoping for talons, but this is what I got.
A pair of "sidecutters" -- (if you don't know the term, consult with any local mechanic or electrician) that you can pick up at Home Depot or Wal-Mart or wherever for $5-10.
Snip. Snip. Snip.
I would recommend full eye protection. Those snip, snip, snips, do tend to fly.