Foot File / Scraping?

[littlemiss1t]

Hello All,

What do you all do regarding hard skin removal on pedicures?

I know some people use the "Scraper" tool, but I think this is more chiropodist work.... But some clients expect the works!!

How often do you re new your foot file and what do you all do?

Any help would be great!

Carly x

 

[kellyyork]

I either use a new disposible foot file for each client and let them have it at the end of the treatment or i use my metal one that looks a bit like a baby cheese grater lol because i can clean that and it can go in my barbicide jar. X x
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[Lynne Baker]

I use a product called Callus Peel for very hard skin. It comes with a footfile which has disposable grit so those get ditched after every treatment.
You can get Callus Peel from Beauty Select, and it's an amazing treatment!

 

[Sals]

Hello All,

What do you all do regarding hard skin removal on pedicures?

I know some people use the "Scraper" tool, but I think this is more chiropodist work.... But some clients expect the works!!

How often do you re new your foot file and what do you all do?

Any help would be great!

Carly x

I would disagree with this hun and say it was all part of the service. If I had a pedi I'd want the full monty too. Mind you, you'd need an industrial sander to get rid of the hard skin on my feet!:green:

I either use a new disposible foot file for each client and let them have it at the end of the treatment or i use my metal one that looks a bit like a baby cheese grater lol because i can clean that and it can go in my barbicide jar. X x
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Snap! It's really easy to clean. I can't remember where I got mine from I'm afraid, but most suppliers do them.

 

[Lynne Baker]

microplane?

 

[jenny2]

Hi hun, i have done many a ped and have found that ladys that come to me who have been using a knife to remove skin or therapists that have, have a horrific amount of hard skin compared to others that tend to do nothing. I soppose its the same old story of remove to much hard skin and your body says hang on a minute i required that fo protection, so grows even thicker.
As i am jessica trained i use a foot file whilst the foot is dry and then i have a mini sanding machine it is fab, u get two sizes and it even goes around the hard skin at the end of your toes. Then i exfoliate with an enzyme scrub, apply a mask and to finish befor perfect polish a gorgouse cream in heated booties that just fininshes them off a treat, forgot the name omg how bad is that , souffle god it been a long week lol hth :hug:

oh forgot to answer your second question, i have a few normal files that i clean and sanitise after use and the same with my little sanding machine, been using these for 6 months plus and they still gowing strongxx

 

[gillian w]

I use a microplane and its no more dangerous than any other grater type file just a lot better.I do it quite hard on my feet to do it quickly and you really cannot cut your feet with it.Its very well designed.Ithink they shouldnt have called it microplane as it sounds worse than it is like something that should be in a carpenters tool kit...its quite gentle.

 

[Katykitten]

I use a disposable foot file for every client and give it to them at the end of the treatment to use at home as part of their aftercare

 

[Christine81]

I use a product called Callus Soft + a footfile with disposable grit.

 

[nailzoo]

the hard skin is there for a reason and you should be careful when removing too much....
besides, it will just come back, it's natures way of protecting our feet.
The client should moisturise more and wear suitable footwear.

 

[Mrs.Clooney]

Hello All,

What do you all do regarding hard skin removal on pedicures?

I know some people use the "Scraper" tool, but I think this is more chiropodist work.... But some clients expect the works!!

How often do you re new your foot file and what do you all do?

Any help would be great!

Carly x

Personally I agree with you Carly. I do agree that removing excess hard and peeling skin in a pedicure is and should be part of the service, however, caution is required in removing too much which may leave the feet raw and tender.

I am not a fan of the pedicure blades which are the 'scraper things' I think you are referring to. I use the foot file from the Callus Peel set (Beauty Select) as Calla mentioned. It is a fab foot file and my own personal one has lasted me forever!

For very hard and crusty feet, I also favour using my electric file with a fine sander. It is brilliant for getting into cracks where too much filing would render the skin too soft andraw. I gently angle the sander around the cracks to remove their sharp edges. Works a treat and clients find the tool quite soothing.

 

[littlemiss1t]

Thank you for all of your comments, and hopefully I can get hold of some callus peel.

Where does everyone get the disposable foot files from? Do they work out cost effective?

If someone can let me know and I will look into buying these...

I'm glad that some agree about taking off to much, and at least now, I have a valid reason for not doing it, and that a certain amount is there for protection.

Honestly, I DO wonder why these people want to "Saw" off their skin, rather than listen to the likes of us!!

Any other tips from my questions?

Carly x

 

[nailzoo]

Honestly, I DO wonder why these people want to "Saw" off their skin, rather than listen to the likes of us!!

It's because they want a "miracle from a manicurist", rather than paying full price for a chiropodist or a podiatrist ..... they want a cheap alternative and they rely upon us being desperate for money.

 

[littlemiss1t]

Here, here!!!

That is very true!

I will be looking at disposable ones, and to see how cost effective they are, and hoping that soon enough, clients work out what a pedicure is!!

Carly x

 

[LoveNatural]

the hard skin is there for a reason and you should be careful when removing too much....
besides, it will just come back, it's natures way of protecting our feet.
The client should moisturise more and wear suitable footwear.

I agree. The hard skin is a callus which is your skin's way of protecting it's self from friction. Now if it's one of those small but really thick calluses (usually where someone has a bunyon(sp?) or has been razoring their feet ) Then I would reduce the size of the callus but not completely remove it.

I've found that pregnant and heavier people tend to have thicker skin at the bottom of their feet due to the added weight. And women who wear heels have thicker skin at the ball of their foot. So callus is just a cushion and should not be removed. In my opinion, anyway.

This is what I do... I remove the rough dry skin that scratches the sheets at night with a 100 grit foot file. Then I go over it with an oil based foot scrub. And then I end with a good thick lotion.

Also, I would suggest telling clients with callus problems to place cushions in their shoes where the callus keep coming back. This will help replace the need for the callus and will not harm the feet.

That's my suggestion. Good luck!

 

[Lynne Baker]

Just to clarify what I do: I improve the appearance of the foot where callus has built up, but I can't/don't/won't remove it completely. I explain to my client that it's there for a reason, and that it's down to gait, posture and footwear.
The removal of excessive callus is a good thing, though, and improves the appearance, feeling and flexibility of the foot.