Abstract: A nail clipping and catching implement includes a nail clipper having a forward end portion operable for severing nail fragments from a fingernail and a collector assembly fitted over the forward end portion of the nail clipper for catching and retaining the severed nail fragments. The collector assembly includes a collection receptacle defining an interior collection chamber extending outwardly from cutting edges of the forward end portion of the nail clipper in opposite directions above, below, forwardly, rearwardly and laterally thereof for catching and retaining the severed nail fragments and an elongated rod attached to and extending between opposite sides of the collection receptacle and coupled to the forward end portion of the nail clipper.