October 5 2008 - Q&A: Technique

Dear Shari: My pedicurists don't like doing pedicures.

Shari Finger, salon owner and veteran nail technician, tackles your tough questions.

Tags: CUSTOMER SERVICE, PEDICURES

September 19 2008 - Q&A: Business

How can I get people to get regular pedicures and try nail art?

How can I get people to get regular pedicures and try nail art?

Tags: CLIENT DISCOUNTS, CLIENT SCHEDULING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MASSAGE, PROMOTING NAIL ART, PROMOTING PEDICURES, REGULAR CLIENTS, SEASONAL STYLES

August 8 2008 - Q&A: Technique

Isn’t it a rule not to work with inflammation or raised red skin? How do I work on an ingrown nail?

Isn’t it a rule not to work with inflammation or raised red skin? How do I work on an ingrown nail?

Tags: FOOT CARE, INGROWN NAILS

August 8 2008 - Q&A: Technique

What do I do for a client who has a chronic ingrown toenail, even though I always file it straight across?

By Dr. Dennis Arnold

What do I do for a client who has a chronic ingrown toenail, even though I always file it straight across?

Tags: FOOT CARE, INGROWN NAILS

August 8 2008 - Q&A: Health

What can you do for peeling feet (almost like sunburn), and what causes this to happen?

By Dr. Dennis Arnold

What can you do for peeling feet (almost like sunburn), and what causes this to happen?

Tags: FOOT CARE

August 8 2008 - Q&A: Health

I read somewhere that Vicks Vapor Rub is a good treatment for toenail fungus. Is that true?

By Dr. Dennis Arnold

I read somewhere that Vicks Vapor Rub is a good treatment for toenail fungus. Is that true?

Tags: FOOT CARE, FUNGUS TREATMENTS

August 12 2008 - Q&A: Health

Is it true that it’s common for cross country runners to lose their toenails?

Is it true that it’s common for cross country runners to lose their toenails? Will they grow back? How do you handle this situation with a pedicure client?

Tags: FOOT CARE, SPECIAL NEEDS CLIENTS

August 12 2008 - Q&A: Technique

Are there any special considerations when performing a pedicures on a client with Parkinsons?

By Ruth Hagestuen

I have a client with Parkinson’s disease. Are there any special considerations or things I should avoid when performing manicures and pedicures on this client? Her one hand is significantly closed, but we manage.

Tags: SPECIAL NEEDS CLIENTS