Baby fingernails

Hi all.. my baby is 8mths old.. has beeen struggling to cut his fingernails ever since.. he has been scratching n hurt his face quite often.. (parents faces as well) I have tried using the trimmer but to no avail.. it doesnt work.. still sharp nails. Used the normal baby clipper but he pulled his hands away..even during his sleep.. any other nail clipper which is safe for him? Pls help..