Deb, I think it's called a curette. That's what I use in the retirement beauty shop to clean out the sidewalls.
Michele On Feb 10, 2011, at 8:59 PM, Debbie Doerrlamm wrote: > Cathyren, I really agree with you here.. we recently had this discussion on > the forums and that was a big point many made, that too many techs routinely > snip the corners and this could actually cause problems such as ingrowns. OK > so now she got relief from the deep cuts for 2-3 weeks, but pedi's are > generally 6 wks, so now shes coming back sooner.. oops.. I really dont think > thats a good business decision! > > One recent pedi I had they used this really great new drill bit (Simmy can > tell you about it). Immediately I was in less discomfort, I have not been in > pain for a while, some days, just some level of discomfort. About 2 weeks , > maybe it was only 1 week, I was getting the numbness and pain again. I > discussed with the tech and I also spoke to Simmy who explained while this is > a great bit, it really should not be used on pinchers like I have. > > I've got this fantastic itty bitty melon baller thingie tool hahaha I know > there is a proper name for it .. but it escapes me right now :) and it does a > fantastic job of cleaning the nasties out of the side wall > > Deb > > > At 10:38 PM 2/10/2011, you wrote: >> I agree with Debbie. It seems to work best if the client will allow >> you to keep the sidewall cleared out of debris with an ingrown toenail >> file, maybe pack it with cotton(this works in very few cases for me), >> untill it grows past that point of digging in. Most clients are too >> impatient and WANT a tech who will cut it out. I don't do "surgery", >> but the gal I work with does. I feel it is out of my scope of >> practice, but she gets a lot of business from people who are desperate >> for relief. I also think that if you keep it hydrated daily with a >> good manicure oil, it won't curl in as much-causing pressure and pain. >> I have wondered if it was a conspiracy from "discount" salons that >> they cut the corners in soooo deep, that it causes ingrowns, so the >> client HAS to come back for "help." Busy, or not, though, I don't >> think the liability is worth the risk. >> Cathyren Provine >> >> On Feb 10, 8:47 pm, Debbie Doerrlamm <[email protected]> wrote: >> > This is probably against your state board license laws :) It would be >> > considered "invasive" >> > >> > I dont have ingrowns, hubby is bordering on them, mine are pincher type. >> > >> > Many techs as a regular practice cut the corners deep \_/ butt >> > that's not always the answer.. >> > >> > I have tried several different methods and the only one that brought >> > me relief was to allow the nails to grow out just past the edge - yes >> > I get comments all the time.. got them puppies a little long doncha?? >> > Well - they are not THAT long :) Also I have been doing hard gel or >> > acrylic on the offending digits for months now and I am starting to >> > see some change in the shape and the degree of "dooming/pinching". >> > >> > On hubby I have asked again to allow me to let them grow out past the >> > edge.. he really doesnt want to start the podiatrist visits, so he >> > let me do this.. I clip just the sharp corner so it doesn't poke him >> > and he hasn;t whined about his toes in a while now .. >> > >> > BUT these methods dont work for everyone.. some find the deep cuts - >> > and WE have to be VERY carful doing that - offer relief, some find it >> > makes things worse. >> > >> > There even has been discussion about constant deep cutting the >> > corners is creating ingrowns.. so watch what you are doing there! >> > >> > Your best bet is to align yourself with a local podiatrist and refer >> > them over there. >> > >> > Debbie >> > >> > At 06:10 PM 2/10/2011, you wrote: >> > >> > >How many of you remove ingrown toenails? Is it against State Board, >> > >depending on your state? I am needing some info on this subject if >> > >anyone has any. 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