Crumbling big toenail
Crumbling, detached nail removed gently with an e-file down to the healthy layer; nail folds and surrounding skin cleaned.
Individual cosmetic work for thickened and damaged nails
Thickened & Damaged Toenail Care in Troy, MI
Individualized cosmetic care for one or several thickened, ridged or deformed toenails. Each nail is assessed and worked separately — thinned, reshaped and smoothed — so shoes stop hurting and the nail looks normal again.
Price $80–200
Duration 30–60 min
Real clients · Troy studio
Problem toenails: before & after
Every pair is one client of Yulia, before and after the visit. Swipe to see more.
Yellow, ridged big toenail
Thick and lifted layers reduced, debris cleaned out and the nail folds tidied, so the nail is thin, short and clean again.
Thick, discolored big toenail
Thickened, discolored layers gently reduced with an e-file, the nail reshaped and its surface smoothed so it lies flat and looks clean again.
Cosmetic results · photos published with clients’ permission.
What the visit includes
- Nail-by-nail assessment and care
- Careful thinning of overgrown, hardened nail plate
- Reshaping of damaged or ridged nails
- Gentle, non-invasive technique suitable for fragile nails
- Advice on footwear and daily care
Right for you if
- One or several nails are thickened, ridged or misshapen
- Your nails are thickened or ridged, including psoriasis-affected nails
- Closed shoes press painfully on a particular nail
Not sure this is the right care? Book a $50 consultation — Yulia checks your feet and tells you exactly what they need.
Sterile, single-use tools
One specialist, start to finish
Waterless technique
How the visit works
1
Nail-by-nail assessment
Each problem toenail is looked at separately: how thick it is, whether it is ridged, lifting or misshapen, and how it sits in your shoe.
2
Gentle thinning
Overgrown, hardened nail plate is reduced layer by layer, so the nail is flatter and stops pressing against the shoe.
3
Reshaping and smoothing
Ridges are softened and the free edge is reshaped so it no longer catches on socks or digs into the neighboring toe.
4
Folds and advice
Nail folds are cleaned, and you get advice on footwear and day-to-day nail care.
When you only need a few toes done
Not everyone needs a full pedicure. Often it is one big toenail that thickened after an injury, a couple of nails changed by psoriasis, or a nail that grows curled or ridged. Problem Toenail Care focuses the whole appointment on those nails, so you pay for the work you actually need. If your skin needs attention too, Healthy Nails Care covers nails, calluses and heels in one visit.
Why toenails thicken, ridge or deform
The causes we see most are nail psoriasis (pitting, thickening, a nail that lifts at the tip), an old injury such as a dropped object or a stubbed toe that changed how the nail grows, years of pressure from tight or steel-toe shoes, and ordinary aging. Thick, yellow nails with crumbly debris underneath may be fungal; for those, Fungal & Thickened Nail Care is usually the better fit.
Cosmetic care makes these nails thinner, smoother and more comfortable. It does not treat the underlying condition: psoriasis and infections are managed by a dermatologist, podiatrist or physician, and we are happy to work alongside that care. Read more in our guide to thick toenails.
Looking after problem toenails between visits
- Trim straight across with sharp nippers, not clippers that crack thick nails.
- Choose shoes with a deep, roomy toe box so the nail is not pressed down.
- Keep feet dry and change socks daily.
- Don’t pick at lifted edges — it makes the separation worse.
Problem Toenail Care: common questions
How is this different from Fungal & Thickened Nail Care?
Problem Toenail Care is shorter and focused on one or several nails that are thick, ridged or deformed — after an injury, from psoriasis or with age. Fungal & Thickened Nail Care is a longer visit (90–120 min) for fungal-looking nails, usually affecting several toes.
Can you work on toenails affected by psoriasis?
Yes, gently and cosmetically. If the skin around the nails is open, inflamed or in an active flare, we may wait or suggest checking with your dermatologist first.
Does thinning a thick toenail hurt?
No. The nail plate has no nerves, and the work is done gradually without heat or pressure on the nail bed.
How long do results last?
Toenails grow slowly, so most clients repeat the care every six to eight weeks to keep problem nails thin and comfortable.
Why does the price range from $80 to $200?
It depends on how many nails need work and how thick they are, which sets the time (30–60 minutes). You hear the exact price before we begin.
Related care & guides
ServiceFungal & Thickened Nail CarePainless reduction of thick, discolored nails.GuideThick toenails: causes & careWhy nails thicken and how to thin them safely.ServiceConsultation · $50Full assessment and a written plan with exact pricing.ServiceMedical Pedicure · $150–200The full waterless program for problem feet.Care forPedicure for seniorsThick nails and hard skin, handled gently.GuidePodiatrist or medical pedicure?Who to see for which foot problem.
Book Problem Toenail Care
$80–200 · 30–60 min. No payment online — you pay in studio after your care.
2891 E Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48083 · Tue/Thu/Sat 9am–8pm · Mon/Wed/Fri 4pm–8pm