What Is Onyfix?
Onyfix is a medical-grade composite nail correction system, applied directly to the toenail like a brace. Instead of cutting or removing part of the nail, Onyfix gently guides it back into a healthy shape as it grows — similar to how braces reshape teeth over time.
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Hard formula — for ingrowing toenails (IGTN)
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Soft formula — for stubbed or broken toenails
The composite is a poly-acrylic material developed from dental-grade products, and is natural, vegan, and cruelty-free.
How does it work?
Onyfix is bonded onto the surface of the nail and shaped to correct its growth pattern. It's applied without pressure or tension on the nail bed — you can see it, but you won't feel it.
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Sits at the proximal fold (nail base), with an option to extend along the mid-nail plate for more severe deformities
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Can be painted over with regular nail polish
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Compatible with topical antifungal or other nail treatments
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Suitable as a standalone treatment or as an adjunct following surgery (PNA/TNA) during regrowth
Who is it suitable for?
Onyfix is especially popular with patients I Horsforth who want to avoid injections or surgery, including:
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Those with a needle phobia
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Diabetic patients
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Children who pick at their nails
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Patients recovering from nail trauma
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High-risk patients where surgery carries added risk
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Anyone looking for a lower-cost or faster alternative to surgical correction
How Long Does It Take To Work?
Nail correction with Onyfix is gradual — the brace stays in place as the nail grows out naturally through the matrix and bed, similar to orthodontic treatment.
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At Yorkshire Foot Clinic, Horsforth, applications are typically needed every 12 weeks (3 months)
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Full correction usually takes 2–4 growth cycles — up to around 12 applications depending on severity
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Lesser toes are treated with the smaller Onyfix applicator; the big toe uses the standard/hard applicator
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More severe deformities generally respond better to treatment — the earlier it's started, the better the outcome
How much does it cost?
Your consultation cost plus the following...
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1 toe: £30
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2 toes: £40
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Each additional toe: £50
Get to Know Us
At The Yorkshire Foot Clinic, nail onyfix is carried out in a clinical foot-care setting with a focus on both appearance and nail health. That means your nails can be assessed properly before treatment, and you can receive advice on whether it is the right option for you.