I do all mine, it take time, but you will get it, I do the nails after their bath, I cut it little by little untill I see the black dot never have a problem with them bleeding, I put them on their back on top of my legs when I'm siting, they now relax; oh I forgot I go to Sally beauty and get their black strong files nails and I file the rough edges after I cut it little by little so smooth it out