Painful Ingrown Toenails Causes

[@timikopacek716]

So other than the fact that your tools are different than what I used in cosmetology school this is how I learned to perform a pedicure. Why is it that now so many nail salons do not actually clean the skin up around the cuticle? They charge a small fortune and within a week I feel like my toes need work again.

[@dheredia2789]

Agree! Not how I learned either

[@willij6]

I have noticed many salons no longer do cuticle work with manis or pedis. I don’t get it!

[@debbiemonds2513]

@@timikopacek716 it's all in the training and attention to detail

[@FlickiChicki]

Sadly four of your trained nail techs in my area refuse to touch my nails because of the damage - I’m a trail runner and ran cross county in HS/college. I’ve broken all my nails off and all are misshapen. I’m saving for a trip to AZ for you to fix my poor toes.

[@mariebenning2223]

What state are u in

[@ninjawesomenerd]

You poor gal! I'm so sorry to hear that no one will help you with your toes! I would if I lived where you are! I hope you can get in to see Lori because I am certain she'd take amazing care of your poor tootsies! Good luck!

[@kimberlyminton9458]

Lori, Thanks to you I can take care of my mom and dad’s toenails. They can no longer do them and the tools and products I bought from you work AWESOME!

[@paulagrimm4]

I ordered the ingrown toenail kit, and it was the best decision I made. I've had no luck with pedicures helping get rid of an ingrown. I used your kit, and I got rid of the ingrown nail myself. Thank you 😊

[@dheredia2789]

As soon as both my hips are healed, both hip replacements, i plan to do my own again. You are the best! Wish one of your students were closer to me!

[@babydoodius]

I’m so excited! Just found a Nail Tech on your Network Map only 15 mins away from me! I’m booked and can’t wait! Been hoping for so long to find someone who has the same philosophy and received training from you, Lori! 😊

[@tracyj2154]

I am so envious you have one of her “students” near you. There aren’t any here in my part of the world. I refuse to go to a regular salon and have my toes done. I have learned so much from this channel that a regular pedicure seems obscene with my particular issues.

[@babydoodius]

@tracyj2154 I’ve been waiting for several years and checking the Network Map off and on. Still can’t believe my luck!!

[@Rkbmomma]

Love your videos--helped me restore my ingrown & fungal infected toenail.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Wonderful!

[@ThePhdiva09]

Y😊

[@terrychancellor4593]

Loving my tool kit!!! Finally gave my husband a good pedicure with it and a footbath that I bought as our Christmas gift for ourselves!! LOL!!! He said his feet felt so good when I was done. Now that I know better how to care for his feet and my own, I think we will both be in good shape soon!!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

That is awesome! I think you will be in great shape!

[@juliareder1697]

Thank you for all you share Lori, I now help my parents with their feet and it helps them so much I really appreciate your knowledge you so generously provide to everyone.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

You are so welcome!

[@jenniferhicks6507]

Who in the HELL would ever get dipped tonails???? That's insane!

[@Whyme-w7j]

Especially black!

[@thainac1732]

It kind of looks like there’s still some dip acrylic on her nails even after the filing 😮 I stopped getting dip after a good nail technician talked to me about how damaging it is for your nails. I never got it on my toenails though.

[@donnamullins2089]

Nails look so much better and healthier. Good job Lori.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thank you! 😊

[@janetstevens5990]

Good Friday evening Lori so happy your posting early.

[@maryann3939]

I have been watching your channel for years! And I always, always, ALWAYS learn something new with each video! What I wouldn’t give to be able to have one of your pedi services. Thank you, Lori, for being the superwoman of pedicures!! ❤

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I appreciate that!

[@kathyrueda8331]

Me too! 😊

[@gardeniasanchezaparicio8541]

That did look extra messy! Satisfying to see it disappear.

[@DianaRodriguez-cu2lp]

Thank you for sharing with us ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@meticulousmanicurist]

You are so welcome

[@tswitty84]

How do you know if you have scar tissue on your toes? I have a big toe nail that wont reattach no matter what i do. Now im wondering if its scarred...? Thanks Lori. You are the absolute best!

[@lesleybaldock1169]

Beautiful job, as always

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thank you so much 😊

[@richardhall954]

i miss my sessions,, you were the best.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Hi Rick! I miss seeing you too!

[@jamiewalker4165]

I like to watch your videos, especially to help my husband with his ingrown nails. I try out the steps on my own toes, then I try them on his. I’m so scared I’m going to hurt him, but he says they cause him pain anyway! Still, I’d like to see the right way to do them, and I enjoy seeing others get their help, too!

[@ninjawesomenerd]

I use a product called Gel No More by the brand Mini Mani Moo to remive both dip and gel polish. Licensed techs can email the company and get a discount code if they can send a photo of their license. For dip, thin it out with a medium grit bit until its as thin as gel polish would be. Then, put the Gel No More on as directed. Apply 2 coats without scraping the first one off. Wait a few minutes and then scrape it off with a metal tool or a birchwood stick. Repeat if any remains. Its faster than soaking. For gel polish, file off the topcoat and apply as directed. Scrape off and repeat if necessary. I do NOT work for the company and I am not affiliated with them in ANY way. I am just a cosmetologist who specializes in pedicures for difficilt and troubled feet, just like Lori. I hate that some techs won't take thick or troubled toes. I have corrected SO many nail issues just with my regular pedicure care. I owe some of that to Lori. I've been watching a long time, and though I couldn't afford to take her course, I do run my own very successful nail business. Lori is awesome, and I'd LOVE to meet her one day. I'm in Arizona, also, about 4 hours away from where she is, so hopefully I might get to shake her hand one day and tell her thank you for the help. Also... I hate dip, too. It is a pain in the butt and I developed a respiratory allergy to the activator liquid. I now only go gel polish or regular manicures IF I do fingers. I concentrate 80% of my effort in pedicures because it is so vastly needed where I live as we have a lot of elderly folks that can't take care of their own toes.

[@mssixty3426]

🫤there used to be one of your nail techs 2 and 1/2 hours from me, but they must be one of those who got so busy they asked to be taken off of the map. Now there are none in New Mexico. Your hard work is so greatly appreciated Lori!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Yes, that happens all the time :)

[@disclosed1]

My podiatrist told me that the crooked 2nd toe is from not sizing my shoes specifically for that longer toe. He could tell right away that i was wearing shoes that were too small because the toe nails were smooshed just like that and my 2nd toes were crooked. It didnt fix my toe by going to a wider toe box, but definitely fixed my nails. Hoka bondi has a big toebox and gave my toes plenty of running room.

[@Camille_Lee_Æon]

New Subscriber. I just found your channel. I have never really been taught how to properly care for my toenails...I have always had issues with ingrown nails. I always thought it was just something I just have live with. Now, as I have gotten older, it has gotten worse. I have extremely thick nails and pincers. As soon as I can afford it, I will take your at home class and buy the tools. In the meantime, I will continue watching and learning. ***I just recently learned that I have been buying my shoes a size to small for a longtime. ***

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Welcome :) I'm glad you're going to start working on your feet and nails. The correct shoe size will help. And our Restore a Nail product is the best.

[@marciascott2998]

Happy Friday Everyone ❤

[@amym7825]

Arizona! Oh my! I’ll have to find the move video now.

[@teresaking3995]

Hello, Do you sell anything to heal cracked heels and extremely dry foot souls?

[@themaddtatter6679]

Just wanted to say hello and Thankyou for another great video

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Hello there!

[@NatzEvo]

Another great transformation…Lori, can someone with no nail tech experience do your course? Or is there a pre-requisite?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

They can, but can’t be listed on my map until they are licensed. Many people take my course first to find out if they want to make the big investment in going to nail school.

[@keetrandling4530]

​@@meticulousmanicurist Thanks for answering @NatzEvo - I had the same question. I've been doing my family's pedicures for years, though I'm not formally trained. I would love to take your course, but would never want to be listed, as I have no intention of actually working in the field.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

only licensed nail techs can get listed on my map but you can take the training for your own personal advancement :)

[@NatzEvo]

@@meticulousmanicurist thank you for your response Lori. I forgot to mention I’m based in London, UK. I will look into your course to continue helping family and friends ☺️ All the very best Lori

[@cherrygaisford9810]

Looking good

[@teresaking3995]

I have another question, does the water stay warm the entire time you are doing the pedicure?

[@kareng7931]

I love my dip nails. I would never get it on my toes.

[@allyboo65]

I heard you ask her if she goes barefooted. Is it bad to go barefooted? I don’t go outside but I do go barefooted inside most of the time.

[@abu2kiki]

I almost cheered when the last little black speck came off the L great toe! 😮😅😂

[@michellemoody3496]

Did u just say she had dip powder on her toes?? I didn’t even know that was possible I only did gel a couple times found out it curled my nails worse haven’t done it since omg I couldn’t imagine dip tho no shame or anything ❤❤ hope she heals well

[@lchin632]

How do I find your network map?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Here is the link meticulousmanicurist.com/gmma-map

[@shellystacy3476]

Great video Lori do you have anybody in the Tulsa Oklahoma area?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I have a map where you can search your area for someone who has completed my course to learn the Meticulous Manicurist methods. meticulousmanicurist.com/gmma-map I hope there is someone close to you :)

[@jonathanwilliams189]

What causes scar tissue to develop under the nail bed?

[@carole3877]

Does your ingrown nail course teach how to manage ingowns for a loved one?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Yes

[@deborahgalvan5367]

Is this now in AZ?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

AZ clients will start to post in just a few weeks.

[@cynthiawhited4994]

It’s Friday!!!

[@Thisismeeeeee]

I would love to purchase these products, but the shipping is more than the product 😢 have you considered allowing the people that have done your course all over the world to sell them? We need these in Australia ❤😊

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Yes, we need distributors!

[@tamarakishun3153]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@p3ischarmed13]

Is the nail restore different from the nail mycosis?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Restore A Nail formula is FDA compliant and closest to the original products. www.meticulousmanicurist.com/shop/p/nail-mycosis-solution

[@p3ischarmed13]

@ thank you for clarifying !

[@NormaLugo-sx9ow]

I live in US East Orange NJ can you recommend somewhere where I can get a real manicure thank you. I've learned so much watching your show

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I have a map where you can search your area for someone who has completed my course to learn the Meticulous Manicurist methods. meticulousmanicurist.com/gmma-map I hope there is someone close to you :)

[@Kitathegang]

I wish I could come see you I’m young my toes hurt so bad like the nail on the sidewalls are deep cutting into my skin, it’s hard to reach even with your tools, that mycosis serum is always sold out !!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Our product is in stock, www.meticulousmanicurist.com/shop/p/nail-mycosis-solution

[@babykat1969]

Is this service in Arizona, or is it from when you were still in Michigan?

[@jennieshively3187]

The Goal in 2025 is to get Lori to 1 Million subscribers! Like, subscribe and click the notification button….❤🎉

[@taragillespie5177]

Can using Restore-A-Nail alone fix a pincer nail?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Yes, it can.

[@danalycia4382]

Dip on toenails is brazy 😂 and I love being barefoot but I love my toes even more 😅

[@sylviaallan8729]

Curious as to what the black is on her sidewalls?

[@allisonphillips-mcclure6256]

I'm guessing it's dirt

[@simquoya]

It’s the sns/dip.

[@tonijohnson4386]

If your toes are bumping against the front lip on your Birkenstocks, you are wearing too small a size. The arch and straps should hold your foot in place and there should be room in front of your toes. Also real Birkenstocks have a sealed cork bed and allow your foot to breath.

[@lemonyfab]

100% agreed, Birkenstock are my saviour footwear 😊

[@Althea-g1f]

I sure would like to know what kind of shoes you wear.

[@brokfan4eva]

the most I used to do was shellac on my toenails, but since I started going to Melissa, I only do regular nail polish. Someone once suggested I do dip b/c my fingernails peel when I'm having a flare up from my psoriatic arthritis, but my first thought was, my nail and hands are already having a tough time of it b/c of the PA, and my current workplace does not allow for anything on the nails other than regular nail polish or shellac if you have to access patient's for port care or lab work (which I'm a nurse, so I do access ports at least once a week).

[@RoseMargareth-n1m]

Had to google dipped nails first...

[@laurapowell6225]

Lori, why did you work so many long hours in your past?

[@shykat2218]

In my experience of a getting a pedicure or manicure- it is not really that. It is a glorification of getting that end product- the acrylic- so, when my daughter started taking me - people go in and pick their OPI color. I went along with this routine. All I ever wanted was to have my nails and overgrown cuticles cleaned up. That was never what was offered. And to top that off I was not in it to grow 9 inch nails. I am a musician and play clarinet and piano. I cannot have long nails. It has been like that all my life. I did teach clarinet, but I have to practice what I preach. I keep my nails short. The attitude that nail people take when I would say I want my nails short- always got a comment. I do not go anymore. As far as the way they handled cuticles it always looked like they cut them with the nippers. On your videos I see that you push the top back and nip off the skin on the nail. I will happy to find someone who does your method in my area. My feet need to be overhauled. Wearing closed shoes was never great for my feet. Mine are not as bad a most, but I would like to wear sandles as I get older.

[@christyjohnson8271]

Is it okay to use dip on fingernails Lori? I heard you say that it doesn’t serve a purpose…😂

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I don’t offer the service. I offer regular acrylic nails.

[@Thepedicuresandal]

😊

[@michelevilla7624]

Is the new Imperial Feet Toe Fungus the same as the Nail Mycosis?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

No, it isn't. It has 9 different ingredients I believe. Our product is www.meticulousmanicurist.com/shop/p/nail-mycosis-solution

[@elizabethmojica8995]

Man, when I tried dip powder nails... I couldn't even do them on my natural nail. I ended up buying tips and doing them on the tips instead, but honestly it was such a BS process and I hated the way they looked. I sold all of my powders to a coworker and never looked back, lol.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I agree, I never offered the service.

[@elizabethmojica8995]

@@meticulousmanicurist I don't blame you. Time consuming, messy, and impossible to remove.

[@lindaselander9602]

🤢

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

Every time I see fashionable women wearing extremely high heels, i know that pain is present or will develop. The physics of the shoes pushes the toes down so the weight of the body pushes forward onto the toes. Bunions usually follow. Beauty doesn’t have to be painful.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Great point!

[@mandaluenise7191]

Did the dip cause the scarring?

[@jgwood10]

No

[@melissajp780115]

🫶🏻

[@niclitman7612]

Is this an old video? I thought i saw this a while back🤔

[@meticulousmanicurist]

no, this is new

[@RiverBird003]

Please for the love oh the man upstairs can people learn to 1. Ask what something is before getting it done! 2. Pull your phone out and google it! Because it’s not like you don’t have a smartphone and 3. Just stop inventing stupid things! Acrylic and nail glue! Cause as if that is good for even healthy nails!! It’s distressing!

[@sherryogle5187]

I don’t know a whole lot but I can tell she wears shoes that are too small. Too tight and too short. I hope she could go to a reputable shoe store and get the right shoe for her foot. That alone will help her out immensely. When will we see some pedicures from Arizona?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

very soon. In the next few weeks.

[@juliederosier-paul]

I’m confused, what is all the black on her nails. I didn’t hear anything about it.

[@ddtex4954]

Dip

[@juliederosier-paul]

@@ddtex4954 The dip makes your toes turn black? That’s awful.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

It’s super glue and black acrylic powder, they call it Dip. It’s awful to get off.

[@nicolad8822]

I’ve never understood painting toenails, it looks weird especially by the time you get to the little toe.

[@judithnaranjo4229]

Oh, my…never even thought dip was even a service option on toes. I’m just shocked! 🫢

[@Jacque01]

Is it just me or is the water very loud on this video? 🫨

[@jennieshively3187]

The Goal in 2025 is to get Lori to 1 Million subscribers! Like, subscribe and click the notification button….❤🎉

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the support.