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JULY 2016 | NAILS MAGAZINE | 137 NELLIE NEAL'S CALLUS REDUCTION TECHNIQUE 1. Gently pat dry the foot. Spray or apply a callus reduction treatment on the entire foot. 2. Using a 180-grit fle, gently buf the sensitive areas to remove excess debris. Start with the medial (outer) side of the big toe. Continue around each digit and down the lateral (inside) and medial (outside) sides of the foot; then on to the arch. (Tip: Apply pressure to the spot just under the ball of the foot to help reduce the tickling sensation.) 3. Continue with callus reduction using a stainless steel foot fle. Do not reduce the callus more than 80%. Nellie Neal is a certifed Master Pedicurist and Master Podologist through the North American School of Podology. He specializes in pedicures at his salon Get Nailed. Follow him on Instagram @getnailedbynellie. eight Up your massage game! Neal incorporates many forms of massage into his treatments including refexology, energy work using a Kansa Wand, and assisted stretching techniques. Look for classes at tradeshows or contact the American Massage Therapy Association at www.amta- massage.org. Don't rush this part of the service — you are very likely the only one providing this kind of therapy in the client's life. Factor in at least 20 minutes for the massage and make sure you upcharge clients for your expertise. nine Consider ofering special services, such as ingrown toenail therapy. Neal uses a product called a B/S-brace. Thin strips ft over a toenail and gently contract to ease curvature and relieve pressure. The product is distributed in North America through www.bs-brace.com. ten Toenail reconstruction is something more and more clients are requesting. Whether the toenail is unsightly or is even missing entirely, reconstruction techniques can provide cosmetic results that are wearable and real-looking. Neal uses Barefoot Gel by LCN; he creates a new nail with the product and applies it before the service begins. Neal charges $75 per nail for this procedure. Neal is often asked to reconstruct a damaged toenail. He uses a gel that is fexible for natural foot and toe movement. It can be used over a nail or bare skin. Nellie Neal uses a Kansa Wand during his 20+-minute foot massage.