Pedicure Tutorial on Elderly Woman Big Toenail Buildup Cleaning ✔️

[@meticulousmanicurist]

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[@sxybrownsuga4999]

Awwww...bless your heart! I know she really appreciates what you've done for her. When you get to a certain age or weight even, it can be hard or nearly impossible to really take care of your feet like this. I know it felt good for her to get her feet taken care of. I can picture her just smiling and relaxing. Keep up the good work!!!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I 💕you, you are a woman with compassion and can relate to the service industry :) 23 years and counting, I love helping people feel cared for.

[@evonbarnes8649]

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[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thank you ;) Yes she really did enjoy it.

[@Makeuploveculture]

SXYBrown Suga I just wanted to say I appreciate your positive comment to her instead of saying something about her not wearing gloves. Your comment was very nice and a nice break from all the negative people and the things they say. I'm not affiliated with the video in any way I just liked your comment!

[@sallyweiss1153]

SXYBrown Suga *&f*

[@marybanka4194]

My toenails looked like this a few months back. After hearing you talk about the nail mycosis solution, I bought some nail fungal solution and have been using that regularly as well as switching to nippers instead of clippers. The difference in 3 months is night and day. My toenails finally look normal, have become flatter, less pinched at the tips and thinner with less buildup underneath. Thank you so much for these videos. They have made such a difference in my life and I'm sure in others as well.

[@sobuzoby]

Thanks for posting! And thanks to your client for allowing you to. My mom's feet look like this, and she is very self conscious. I can't wait to show her this while I do her next pedi. I think she will find solidarity. Having said that, I'm a licensed Cosmotologist. I came here to say the above, and to compliment the work of the Meticulous Manicurist. However, I am floored by all the "glove" comments, and feel compelled to say that these comments are the reason that beauty culture licensing exists. Gloves were the last thing on my mind. With proper sanitation, hand washing, and knowledge of communicable disease and disorders of the skin and nails, you would know that gloves for this woman's pedicure aren't necessary, can impare the fine motor skills of the manicurist, and can make your client feel uncomfortable or self concious. Great video! Thanks again for posting!

[@gladyspenistan9584]

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[@spicyritas4795]

You were sooooo gentle with her! What a blessing!

[@gogglespisano24]

I have had my nails done for more than 25 years in MANY salons, both high end and cheapy ones, and never in my life have I had a manicurist wear gloves. Ever. And I doubt any of you complaining have, either. As a matter of fact I have seen and heard that you shouldn't wear gloves because it inhibits the fine work. Plus how the HELL do you give a massage wearing gloves??? Do hair stylists wear gloves? Massage therapists? Facialists? No. None of them do. So stop your namby-pamby whining. Anyway, thanks for this video, I work with the elderly and we have a stylist and manicurist come in to work on them. I am going to pass this along to her.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thank you for having my back :) I don't understand why people "try" to see negative before they notice positive in situations. Makes me crazy. Thank you for sharing my videos with your friend.

[@GothicaBeauty]

The Meticulous Manicurist Nail Tutorials I have a Lvl3 Diploma in nail technology & never once did we wear gloves yet if we needed to wear gloves due to fungal infection then we knew we could've done. You can not do good work with gloves either as you can't feel the same way as you can with ungloved hands. People who haven't got our qualifications need to stfu & stop telling us our jobs.

[@karlanavarro1830]

gogglespisano24 Here in California the manicurist do wear gloves and are not allowed by state board to work on nails that look like they have a medical condition. Just saying.

[@meganbailey6511]

Karla Navarro that just isn't true. Were you trained in California? You don't work on a client with a communicable condition but you also definitely are not required to wear gloves.

[@bagofsoda7464]

Megan Bailey most nail salons un california wear gloves when working on feet. But its more of the professionals choice to wear them ( which is a great thing in my opinion ). but youre right, its not required.

[@Sunscorched]

Before I went on to study criminal psychology, I did the whole beauty school etc, and my school had a working salon. A lot of our clients were older men and women who couldn't afford proper salon prices, and quite a few girls in my class would start with the BS the second the clients left the room. So hats off to you for doing this without gloves. The older generation deserves such respect xxx P.S. New sub :)

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thanks Jude. I really don't know why people freak out. It is just skin. The skin on the feet is no different than the skin on the hand. I feel like I am in the psychology business too ;) Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate your opinion. Please share my channel so others can find me if you are enjoying it. Thanks and have a great day :)

[@wandaturner8845]

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[@patkennedy1452]

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[@Theoneandonly38dd]

I learned more from this video than I did at beauty school!

[@sexymuma1]

You are extremely respectful and mindful of how these people feel! Love that.

[@hpysparrow]

Wonderful real life pedicure example!!! Thank you so much for sharing💕 I've been enjoying all of your nail videos!

[@wendymccoig6294]

I have learned more from this video alone than I have my entire life about nail maintenance. I have struggled for years with all of these problems and after watching your tutorial, I realize 80% of what I have been doing has been completely incorrect. I plan I watching as many of yours as possible to learn more. for years I have been too embarrassed to have a professional pedicure, but after seeing your real life videos, I believe I can maybe get the courage to have one now. Thank you so very much. You have blessed my morning!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I am so glad you found my channel and are able to use the content :) Thanks for watching and your welcome.

[@lindseygreene3089]

Everyone is losing their minds over gloves.. I've literally never had a technician wear gloves while doing mine. 😂 this lady did an excellent job! You were so gentle 💜

[@haillienunez1686]

Lindsey Greene exactly, i haven’t seen the first technician wearing gloves in my live

[@haillienunez1686]

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[@dianadaughterofthemosthigh2610]

Youve come a long way Lori. This came up today for me to watch.

[@shawnblessing5977]

What kind of education did you do to learn how to do this? I have a passion for the elderly and especially their feet. When my grandparents were in the nursing home, I would bring in my supplies and clean up their feet, including a little massage. They loved it! I would love to be able to do this for others.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

You need to be a licensed Nail Technician. You can look up local Cosmetology Schools and find one that offers a nail tech program. The program should be 4-5 months. After completing the program you will need to pass the State Board of Cosmetology exam in order to become licensed. Best of luck and God bless and keep up the good work ;)

[@judyrogers6618]

I'm glad to see someone like you showing us how to take good care of our feet.most reg salons don't take the time to check your nails before they start working on a client. Thank you for your video's i watch you all the time.

[@yanniwoods8216]

Am I the only one who finds pedicure vids relaxing ?

[@rallybound69]

There is absolutely nothing gross about this. In fact all you people complaining how gross it is, will be you someday. Thank you for sharing this video. You had some great tips. Everyone has their own way of doing things but I like to learn new techniques. Been a Cosmetologist for 19yrs and I learned something new from your video. So thanks again.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I am pleased to hear that ;) I love learning and sharing knowledge!

[@rayannesousa5309]

Podologo

[@jacquiilovedogs9255]

A good handwash after each client should be sufficient or a pump of sanitising gel is good too 👍

[@londonk69]

I love that you really care about the elderly ..most ppl tend to not want to put up with them...we must take care of them ..thank you for doing such 😍😍😍

[@kimchi4804]

Thank you so much ❤️ thanks to your videos on elderly clients, I managed to give my grandma a pedicure, since she's having some trouble with her back and hands, and she can't do it by herself. ❤️ She was so happy when I did it!

[@miriamgonzalezsiegel6478]

Throughly professional. Nicely done 👍❤️

[@valntin02]

I love how she explain the situation in sweet adorable way .... simple ...how she work in easy way

[@paulaatterberry4126]

I love watching your pedicure to tutorials as they are so educational and informative. And you are very good at giving the pedicure!

[@shardayarnold6999]

Glad I watched this. I did my mother in law feet and I nipped her and I felt so bad. Your videos are so easy to follow and understand. You are an awesome teacher. I’m going to attempt tomorrow on her Thank you!

[@queenkatherineofaragon513]

New watcher....totally worth the time...my father has horrible toenails....learning so much thank you so much for your real life videos

[@ozgirlcsp]

I really enjoyed watching your video. I'm "older" and have this going on with my toenails on one foot that was injured years ago and seems to have circulation problems. It would be such a blessing to find a professional with your compassion and care. Your empathy and techniques are amazing. Your clients are blessed. You've given me some really good tips for working on my toes.

[@mommya5]

I love watching your videos, especially when you get up under the big toenail. Love them, keep up the good work.

[@francescanguyen6703]

Thank you for putting up this video. It was very informative and well put together. I am a Holistic Therapist and I only wear gloves during the examination part of the consultation during a Reflexology treatment. Feet are thoroughly cleaned with a surgical cleansing gel before any work is carried out. You are a professional Manicurist and you are very very good at what you do. Please ignore these nay-sayers as I know what you are doing is right- I mean if you saw a person with an infected foot or a fungal infection you would advise them to see their doctor to get it cleaned up be fore you even touched them, as I would too. And what you say about germs being on doorknobs and peoples hands is very true. I can't understand why people are giving you a hard time about wearing gloves during a pedicure. This is unfeasible as your grip on instruments and wet feet would be risky to the client. I myself would gladly be a client of yours if I lived near your business. Greetings from the UK.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Francesca you are a genius! Thank you thank you thank you. I agree with everything you said. At first I was very hurt by the cruel statements people made, now I just feel sorry for them :( If cynicism were a disease we could cure it. There is so much to learn in the videos and people have this hang up about gloves, so strange to me. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate your opinion. Please share my channel so others can find me if you are enjoying it. Thanks and have a great day :) You rule!

[@delhawk8726]

If I could just copy n paste this comment to all her videos, I would!! This is still an issue and I’ve come from the future lol I just recently subscribed is what I’m saying 🤓

[@anna-nn4ix]

excellent tutorial. thank you for sharing

[@jimenakilgore4900]

I love how caring and careful you are in this video. I wish my grandmother could see you for her nails, we have such a tough time getting her proper pedicures ❤

[@natbugrock]

I've been trying to find A pedicure videos like this , most of the videos I have found the person getting the pedicure really didn't seem to need one . And if anyone can help direct me to other videos like this I would greatly appreciate it . Thank you

[@RiverCrystal]

You seem very compassionate and professional. I'd go to your salon.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

😍 where are you from? I love to know where people are around the world watching the videos.

[@RiverCrystal]

I live in Oregon. I've fallen down a nail care rabbit hole the past week - - I'm 27 and only recently just learned how to apply nail polish, lol.

[@julesshelswell6176]

As a salon owner for well over 35yrs...it does not get "ANY BETTER THAN THIS!!" ONE fantastic therapist 100% well done xxx

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Jules Shelswell 😍

[@coasterkat4432]

Thank you for sharing this video & explaining things! I have a lot of elderly clients w/the same issues & this REALLY helped! Thank you!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thank you for watching and commenting, I appreciate your opinion. Please share my channel if you are enjoying it so others can find me. Thanks and have a great day :)

[@coasterkat4432]

Sure!! Will do!

[@lizr4076]

I'm not a nail technician, but this seriously makes me want to become certified so I can travel to people's homes and provide services! so sweet

[@624lavee]

I first want to say I appreciate you and your REAL LIFE TEACHING its what I didnt get in school. what product line would your recommend for elderly clients and is there special certifications needed to work in elderly care

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Lavonna Garrett there is no additional training to your Nail Technician license to work on any age group in the USA. I use several brands of products I find work the best. You can mix and match you do t have to use just one line :)

[@624lavee]

The Meticulous Manicurist Nail Tutorials thank you so much

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Great video.👣👣👣

[@jmleeinla]

I used to do this type of pedicure on my mom. It made me feel like I was cleaning her up so well. She loved it. Lavender cream and pretty polish. I miss my momma.

[@SparrowStockwell]

jmleeinla I love your comment. 🥰

[@sarahwhite8698]

This is really interesting, thank you for the close ups.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I really tried to get it as close as possible and still do my job and stay in frame. I think it is important for people to see closely so they can learn better. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate your opinion. Please share my channel so others can find me if you are enjoying it. Thanks and have a great day :)

[@christinerose9142]

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[@mocamilmason3384]

Thank you so much for all of your videos, the information and the tools will help me more, when caring for my husband and mom's feet.

[@DiamanteDea]

For a long time I thought feet were gross but you’re right it’s just skin and like other body parts you’ve showed me a lot, really, a lot of insight and normalizing care for feet, great videos

[@Starringstormy]

I love your channel ❤️ and the comfort of you not wearing gloves and getting personal with your clients

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thank you :)

[@DebDeBoop]

Wow you know all the proper names for things, I think I forgot a lot of them as I got older

[@joannejaimedes1461]

very caring comprehensive job!

[@anamarie5566]

This video was so informative I enjoyed listening and learning. Thank you for sharing this video with us and thank you for being so down to earth ❤️

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thank you, this was one of the very first videos I made and I haven’t listened to it since. My recent videos have a much better perspective and clarity so I am so happy you liked this one!

[@anamarie5566]

The Meticulous Manicurist Nail Tutorials I’ll be watching more of your videos on my free time while my children sleep lol. Thank you again ❤️

[@laj1285]

I had a gentleman this morning that had very long toenails. And 1 that even curved down. His family made him come in because they were so bad. Thank goodness I had nippers for the thick toenails. But his big toenail was very thick and curved. Watching your videos has helped me with the courage to not shy away from helping them feel and look better. I am so grateful and so was he. He took me an hour to do his pedicure without polish but it was worth it to me.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I am so glad you were able to care for him and feel good about it :) very happy for you 😍

[@greysweatpants3609]

I need a mani pedi soon. Watching you I’ve learned things ppl do right & wrong .. TY

[@georganngeedey8937]

Wow I am really impressed and of how you do a pedicure. You make it look so easy and yet I know it's extremely hard. I wish they would teach better in their schooling before they become a manicurist. I'm going to keep following you so that maybe I can give my manicurist / pedicurist a better way of doing things. Thank you so very much.

[@ghostymeow]

Just found your channel and I’m obsessed! Informative & relaxing. I wish you lived in Australia, you’re amazing at what you do!

[@phoenixjnyc]

Love your videos. Very informative. Thank you so much

[@soniatovar1884]

God bless her! I couldn't do that job.

[@normadoyle-cooper2885]

Thank you for doing this video..I have to do my husbands feet ... This has really helped me..

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate your opinion. Please share my channel so others can find me if you are enjoying it. Thanks and have a great day :)

[@alexanderholdsworth7810]

Love seeing the before and after.Very therapeutic

[@tammybaird5869]

This helped me as I am getting this problem, I am type 2 diabetic, this might be the reason.

[@p.s.m.us.2691]

I appreciate your professionalism and humbleness ❤

[@meticulousmanicurist]

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[@voodooCGS]

I like her commentary.

[@judyguison7575]

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[@carlab2652]

Thanks for this very informative tutorial! Well done!

[@dentonalexa]

I currently have a client with this same issue. She is a diabetic and I don’t use any metal tools. I normally only use a 240 file and a orange wood stick. I can normally get the build up under her toenails but there is one big toe that is really stapled and the client has a lot of build up that I can’t always get with the tools I am allowed. Do you have any Suggestions on what I could use or what methods would work to be able to get the buildup from under the big toe.

[@fannymoreno_aprendizporsiempre]

Thank you so much for your prompt and clear answer. Best regards!

[@tzanparker1556]

Great job!

[@sharicampbell9068]

Great explanations! Any advice on increasing speed?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Shari Campbell That video topic will publish on the 11th :)

[@charashanya]

Thanks for this tutorial!

[@diunjenai]

What do you like better about cutting the nails with the nippers? Is it easier than using clippers?

[@uzoaluadakwu2762]

I love your videos. I am so impressed on how you take good care of ur clients. I do have a good toe nails and as a matter if fact, I get good compliment but I noticed for some months ago that my big toe is turning black. Pls what do I do???

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I need a bit more information before I can make a prediction. Is your big toenail lifted from the nail bed? Did you drop something on your toe? Is it a blood blister under your toenail?

[@uzoaluadakwu2762]

Yes it is like the other nails but strong n firm and i also experience breakage too. I do have long nails. I know I have had some experience with tight shoes but then the pain goes away but the colour of my nails is the same. I can't even leave my nails bare coz of the toe nail. I was thinking probably its the cortex is not so good or probably I allow it stay for long on my toes but then the other nails does not change but the big toes

[@Beautyxnicoletriolo]

Do you use the same nippers to cut toenails that you do to trim cuticles and what size are they?

[@CrazyFilterLadyEntertainer2023]

You are an angel.

[@Lithostoic]

Beautiful job. I hope when I am elderly that I will have an understanding tech like you! I'm only 20 now and have a hard time trimming my toenails because of a herniated disc in my back, so I can only imagine what it's like to be older and not able to reach your feet.

[@fannymoreno_aprendizporsiempre]

Im very glad seeing your videos and reading some of the comments. I want to congratulate you for your job, as I just did in another video. at this moment I gave the same questions Sierra had 4 months ago. I I just wrote the way you pronounce it but when I learn something new I like the correct name and whatever Further explanation I can search and get. I didn't see any answer for her. probably you didn't see her questions. Thanks and good luck always.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I didn’t see the question. What is your question?

[@ashlynjohnson2326]

Damn b ur camera and sound actually has gotten soooooo much better

[@carmelaottaviano2376]

Sri seguo perché' sei brava👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@Jenna1386]

Yay! Now I can work on my moms feet with a little more knowledge on how to! Thank you so much for uploading this video 👌😄

[@LadyV1965]

How can you tell the difference between the hyponychium and regular dead skin?

[@MrNmarty123]

Your nails are always so gorgeous. And thank you for teaching me a new term today: hyponychium

[@SB-ym1nz]

Could not see most of the big. Toe cleaning Camera placed at a wrong angle ?

[@sarahannerolofs1103]

thank you very much for this video. i have to do my nails myself, i am elderly, and it is so hard getting to my nail as i have a weight problem, when you are older, the weigth has become such good friends they are not willing to leave, so that is also why i find it difficult. when you were young, your feet were slim, toenails soft, easy to cut. now feet like the lady whose feet were shown. nails as hard as rocks. and no amount of soaking, softens it enough to cut. on my gooddays yes it goes quickly. and then you get those days where toenails have amind of its own. please what can i use to soften my toe nails. i live in a small town in germany, so everything must be bought in the chemist, which comes out very expensive. so if you could please recommend a cheap alternative, i would appreciate that. thank you. i find your video and the way you explain very easy to follow thank youso much GODBLESS.

[@cherylkeymolen9849]

for clarification you do the foot bath with the polish is on? Can you reduce the hypanicium?

[@brookecook9668]

I started just filing toenails I felt more comfortable filing on elderly clients, especially those with diabetes. One slip could cost them their toe, or possibly their entire foot. I was never willing to take that risk. I didn't see anyone mention filing so I thought I would put it out there. I would remove the polish, file the nails, then put them into soak. I normally did mini mani's, and pedi's as a package deal, so while their feet were soaking I would do a mini manicure or polish change for them.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

That is an option for sure, but it will be very time consuming filing the growth of 4 to six weeks compared to refining the free edge after shortening with your implements. And the chance of cutting them with the file is then higher because you are spending so much time going back and forth. Infection of a neglected injury is usually what causes issues for someone with diabetes because they can't feel the injury. Always ask diabetic clients if they have neuropathy. But do what you are comfortable with always. Utilizing your time while a client is soaking is always the smartest thing to do, time is money, good job. Thanks for watching :)

[@mucnagow2]

Great tutorial. What is causing the big toe toenail to curve so much? Is there a way to fix it?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

My theory is...the growth pattern in the matrix, where the nail is produced, changes due to damage. Probably years of pressure from the shoes. The rate of speed, of the cells in center of the nail, is faster than the cells on the sides of the nails. If they were growing at the same rate of speed the nail would not curl. So if my theory is it possible, there isn't a way to physically fix it. You can only control aesthetically how it looks. Thank you and thanks for watching maybe you could share my channel do Any social media you might have so more people can find me. Have a great day :-)

[@LiIithMoon]

My daughter got nails like this from her ice skates. They were too tight.

[@alicefaulkner788]

Loved your site.

[@ednamorena7405]

very nice

[@reginaflowers5000]

I think that you do an awesome job. Wish I could come to your establishment for services.

[@mariannekennedy1244]

When you remove the nail polish, how do you keep it from smearing your own polish?

[@GreatWhiteAngel]

Marianne Kennedy I've always wondered the same thing too.

[@Kimberly-wt1nu]

Marianne Kennedy the nail tech is wearing acrylic gel polish, and using non-acetone remover on the client.

[@kittymervine6115]

thank you, you seem to really care. I haven't found a place locally where I trust their sanitation.... plastic implements and "Cash tips only" and rushed 20 minute manicures (even for the deluxe). Having RA, my toes are funny, but I can't get the dead skin and such myself. I GLADLY pay for the more advanced pedicure and....nope, that's 5 minutes more of massage and a mess. SO ... I'll keep looking!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I'm so sorry you haven't found a reputable salon. Don't go to a nails only salon, they don't give a darn about your feet. Look for a full service salon that offers nail services. What about at your local mall. There are usually salons at the mall that are American. Best of luck in your search. I am very sympathetic about your RA I have Psoriatic arthritis that is very similar. Humira has saved my career.

[@sophianichole6500]

Not sure if you are on Facebook. there's a page called "find a nail tech in your city" Hope that helps.

[@candytroutt6863]

The Meticulous Manicurist Nail Tutorials you may need to specify what type of nails only salons. I own a nails only salon. It is me and another lady who do nails. I am not a chop shop. I'm a reputable Nail Tech that has been doing this for over 15 years. So to class every nails only salon together is not correct. Btw i thought your video was very informative and nice

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I don't mean you any offense, you know what kind of salon I am referring? What would you call it without sounding horrible? Maybe chop shop is the way to say it lol. We need to somehow educate people on finding the right kind of establishment that cares about client retention and care. Thank you for watching ;)

[@sophianichole6500]

I think N.S.S is what the industry is using for "chop shops" it stands for Non Standard Salons

[@queenkatherineofaragon513]

What do you use for keratin build up?

[@patriciacabrera4109]

Hello, I have a question . My right ring finger nail splits right in the middle, I been asking my doctor and some other people but nobody can give me an answer. I hope you can mention it on one of your videos, I'm pretty sure you know what I'm talking about.

[@RobynPelzer]

Much Continued Success And Blessings For All You Do! ❤

[@imahappymeme]

I've watched this video numerous times! How can we keep the soap & shampoo from building up under our nails? I always work on mine but I can't remove it all. It's still some always hard & stuck under my toenails which causes several of my nails to curve up & not be flat. It's been years that I've dealt with this problem.

[@bmamaJr]

Love your videos. My question is how can you tell the difference between fungus thickness and the hypernikium (spelling)?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

They hyponychium is the skin that is attached to the back of the nail and it should be there. So if yours is high you will have to leave your nails a little bit longer, if you cut the nail too short you might cut the skin or it will hang out past the nail. A fungal nail can be detached from the nail bed and you can get stuff stuck underneath. Or depending on which microorganism is invading the nail plate, the nail plate can just become thick and crumbly. The nail will be yellowish and the discoloration will not go away when you buff the surface of the nail.

[@chandrawhite7904]

You are one patient person! I would have pulled my hair out a long time ago with all of these "experts" and their rude comments. I'm a nail tech- have been for 6 years. I love performing pedicures especially for elderly and diabetic clients. I would much rather them come to me than go to a discount salon that is not taking their special needs seriously. I never wear gloves. If someone has a reason that would make me wear gloves- that means they shouldn't be getting a pedicure. I wash my hands with soap and water after every pedicure and have never had an issue. People get pedicures and the tech takes their gloves off before they massage and polish... but that's okay with them? They might as well have never put them on. Anyhoo! I enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing

[@meticulousmanicurist]

You are 100% correct on every point! 😍 I do get frustrated and what I reply isn't the first thing that crosses my mind 😂

[@produseterminate7553]

This may be an ignorant question, but why do some toenails have these problems with yellowing and becoming thick and curled?

[@Biedronecqa]

I agree, you absolutely should be wearing gloves even if just to protect your own polish.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

In addition to my above comment, there are many other reasons a nail technician will not wear gloves so they can do there job easily and meticulously. Here are just a few reasons. You are hindered in your movements when you have on gloves. When you are the person giving the service you want the client to enjoy it, it is imperative the service feels good for the client so they return. The massage does not feel good to the client with gloves on. And I wear gel polish that is not affected by chemicals.

[@melbabowen4389]

+The Meticulous Manicurist . Have you never heard of aids. hepatitis C??? NO excuse! Nurses learned to start IVs and draw blood w gloves w practice. You must too

[@meticulousmanicurist]

, I understand it is difficult for you to understand that there are rules and guidelines put in place by the State Board of Cosmetology to follow in order to maintain patron protection. Wearing gloves is not one of them. There is no harm that will come to the client or the nail technician when they follow the rules for sanitation, disinfection and sterilization. These rules are followed for the equipment, implements and hands. There are also guidelines in case someone were bleeding, which in very rare. My practice is more than hygienic and I go over and above to insure my clients and myself are not exposed to harmful pathogens. There is so much to learn in regards to technique in my videos. Even if you can't accept I will never wear gloves hope that you will benefit from watching. Have a great day.

[@Tippel3]

I think in Germany no one would ever come back to someone who doesnt wear gloves. me too. i dont want the fungus of the person that had a pedicure before me. I dont know if its a rule to take gloves here but i never saw someone doing it without. but I know a pedicure is f.e. in america often more of a thing that you do with friends together on a beauty day etc and more a comfort thing. here is a completely different focus in the foreground. I looked at your equipment on another video an for me this are things everyone has at home. never saw a pedicure without a special mashine to take off dead skin, grind the nails and remove the horne skin. can not understnad why someone gives money for this except older people that can not do it their self anymore. nothing against your work but it illustrates the difference so much against my imagination a pedicure and how its done here. sry for my very bad english.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Kei Ner Thank you for staying your option. It is important for you to understand that fungus, germs, blood born pathogens etc. are not spread by the technicians hands. They are spread by contaminated implements and contaminated pedicure tubs. It has been proven over the years that people who wear gloves to protect themselves are not concerned with making sure the client is protected and insuring they follow the appropriate guidelines to maintain proper sanitation on the equipment and tools. Fungus is the least harmful thing you should be worried about contracting. Warts are the biggest problem of people spreading here by negligent practices. Here is the U.S. people take the care of their feet serious. It is not just a beauty day with a friend, but if someone has a problem that needs to be "grinded with a machine" they should be seeing a Podiatrist and not a nail technician. That would be outside the scope of a our profession and we would charge much more if requires to do that.

[@freelightdaisythomasina9565]

Do you have any suggestions for schools? I am very interested in becoming a manicurist.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

It just depends on your area. Do a search for Cosmetology Schools and ask if they do a Nail Technology course. Some schools are cosmetology only :( When I went to school I had to drive almost an hour away to get my education.

[@freelightdaisythomasina9565]

The Meticulous Manicurist Nail Tutorials thank you!

[@kidsandcats2156]

Nice

[@JustAriel]

As a full specialist I just want to say, Gloves are not always needed, we have rules and guidelines we follow and it depends. Just saying people chill.

[@jenniecartier3917]

Some of my clients have toe nails edge that are very close to the skin ! How do I cut that safe?

[@cathyjudd2378]

What is the hypanicium? (Sp) I think that is what I have on two of my toes and my manicurist tells me it is fungus but what I am using has not made any difference.

[@MsVormes]

This appears to be toenail fungus which can be cured with Lamisil drug but could hurt the liver. I cant use nail polish as I am allergic to it, but it sure does make the toenails look better. Great video.

[@SweetPea1970]

What do YOU do to protect your nails from her issues?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

She does not have any issues on her toenails or feet that I need to be concerned with. Before and after every pedicure I sanitize my hands and use a hospital grade disinfectant to clean the pedicure tub.

[@StillVoice_]

Amazing.💖

[@chrishilton3746]

you did a good job....trooper

[@dreamycalm]

Trooper? Meaning the feet were really bad?

[@Brooke-qm6zp]

Clearly the feet are bad she even said she had difficult feet.

[@michelleriley7079]

OMG, don't you love when people know nothing of your profession yet tell you how to do it? Do these ignorant commenters tell there doctor how to treat them? How many time did you actually have to defend your job on this video alone? Im so sorry for that? I'm only 43 and do my own pedicures and must be doing them wrong cuz I have 3 toe nails that are thicker and gets way more build up dead skin then the others. Is there any way I can get my ugly toes to pretty like the others again? And how often should a person get a pedicure before it gets out of hand? I appreciate you taking the time to explain your process. I watched the video to educate myself rather than criticize your livelihood and disrespect your profession. All those have to be right viewers with ignorant comments while needing the forum to be heard don't realize all that negativity they are spewing out all over the internet and the universe circles back around to them in some other way in there life. So the next time you negative nelly's have to deal with another unfortunate or unwanted challenge in your life, you can thank yourself . You get what you give, you reap what you sew, and all those sayings are true. It's called laws of attraction and that's how the planet works. Google it, read the gift or get therapist. Or just stay stuck in your depressing world cuz the positive, good hearted folks like this manicurist and myself a professional in mental health live the benefits of what the universe gives back. Sorry to preach on your page but felt I wanted to defend your good work and so sick of seeing crap comments everywhere I look. ,

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Michelle Riley 😍 Do you have an instagram account? You can send me a pic of your toes and I can give you advice after I see your nails. You should get a pedi every 4 to six weeks. Yes I really wish people would focus on the content and not project their own insecurities of touching people's feet onto me. It's about the service not my hands. Thanks for your support :)

[@jimilynncollins3150]

I would have to wear gloves.

[@Willow_Thorn7]

+Jimilynn Collins Yoyu and me both. Feet are just fricken gnarly

[@silverkiss37]

+texfroggygirl That's a good reason for YOU NOT to do people's feet. You don't want to make your clients feel their feet are gross. It's natural stuff and I don't find it gross at all. It is what it is. I love the thought of making something cleaner and tidier.

[@mariaivanna9768]

+Kelly Ehrich exactly

[@morenareyna6365]

+Kelly Ehrich YAY WE ARE THE SAME!! I do my dad's feet and he has worse nails than those and I don't wear gloves because I don't mind and like you said we shouldn't make the person feel bad about his/her feet and I just love it when he is happy with the outcome and with his beautiful looking feet/nails!

[@jessier8949]

Like the person above said. She probably used a anti bacterial wash/cream before and after doing this. And the women's feet were soaked in warm water