I thought I would interject here.... If you were to put cotton under the nails you are asking for trouble. The slightest bit of moisture would start bacteria and fungus to flourish since the foot is a dark damp place. And cotton absorbs moisture. Also if any of the cotton is left under the nails after sometime, either left purposely or accidentally then it would start to break down - creating the best environment for disaster.
Mentioned earlier was acrylic... this is a great idea because it thickens up the nail plate and thus preventing it to cut into the flesh. However for pincher (involuted or imbedded) nails this is a temporary relief it doesn’t fix or reshape the nails. What you need is a brace....a brace would work like the nose strips that prevents people from snoring. I recommend the BS Brace found at the International Pedicure Association. The BS Brace is a fibreglass strip that the technician measures to fit the nail perfectly across the nail plate, it is then adhered with a strong resin, and then sealed with a top coat like sealer. The Brace forces the nail to eventually flatten out. After the nail grows out ¾ of the way... and the brace along with it... another brace can be applied. To order this brace contact the International Pedicure Association Linda can help you... tell her I sent you and that you are from the Beauty Tech Group. www.pedicureassociation.org <http://www.pedicureassociation.org/> [email protected] Keep those feet happy! :-) Dayna Knight From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Debbie Doerrlamm Sent: February 11, 2011 2:40 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: NailTech:: ingrown nails Michelle is right : curette (thanks Michelle) I dont need a rasp because i can get the file on the corners because they are not kept super short At 12:38 AM 2/11/2011, you wrote: I will not cut ingrown toenails. I do use a thin file. If you show them how to do it, sell them a good thin toenail rasp, (is that what you use, Deb? I think one of mine has the melon baller on the opposite end) I think that is the term. I picked up some great ones at Chicago last year. This way, you start them on it and then it is up to them to continue. Plus, they will have a much better pain tolerance when they do it themselves. Buenos dias! Lynnette Diaz-Madden www.facebook.com/nailtech www.salon29.net <http://www.salon29.net/> Salon 29-where pampering and personal attention is on its way! On Feb 11, 2011 12:08 AM, "Debbie Doerrlamm" <[email protected]> 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 c... > ONLINE STORE http://www.beautytech.com/shoppehttp://www.beautytech.com <http://www.beautytech.com/shoppehttp:/www.beautytech.com%26http:/www.beauty tech.INFO> &http://www.beautytech.INFO > > for Professionals for Consumers > > -- > You received this message beca... 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