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October 26 2009 - Trends

You’re Never Alone When a Nail’s Ingrown

Ingrown toenails are painful afflictions that usually require a doctor’s help to remove. But if you catch them early enough, you can help maintain the nail using a special Ingrown Nail File and prevent the nail from growing into the surrounding skin.

Ingrown toenails are painful afflictions that usually require a doctor’s help to remove. But if you catch them early enough, you can help maintain the nail using a special Ingrown Nail File and prevent the nail from growing into the surrounding skin.

Tags: ANTOINE DE PARIS, PEDICURES

September 10 2009 - Trends

Foot and Calf Massage

Want to incorporate a nice foot and calf massage into your pedicures but unsure about your massage technique? Then take a cue from Renee Doran, educator for OPI and experienced pedicurist out of Glitz Salon in Rochester Hills, Mich.

Want to incorporate a nice foot and calf massage into your pedicures but unsure about your massage technique? Then take a cue from Renee Doran, educator for OPI and experienced pedicurist out of Glitz Salon in Rochester Hills, Mich.

Tags: MASSAGE, PEDICURES

August 19 2009 - Trends

The Waxing of the Toe

Toe waxing can be a great add-on for pedicures. It gives the client that little extra pampering so they know their entire foot will be smooth and clean for uninhibited bare feet flashing. Experienced pedicurist Cyndi Grohowski of Polished From Head to Toe in Haddon Heights, N.J., offers these five steps on how to do a flawless toe waxing.

Tags: ADD-ON SERVICES

July 31 2009 - Trends

Behind the Scenes: Shooting for the Star(s)

Elaine Watson, Star Nail International vice president of marketing and global education director, created our July cover’s fabric with resin and UV sealer-encapsulated nails. You can use just about anything — have your client bring in their old favorite piece of clothing.

Tags: NAIL ART

July 28 2009 - Trends

Callus Be Gone

Have you ever thought of using a specialized callus remover to aid in your foot filing battles? There are some instances where a client’s callus has built up so much that simple soaking and hand filing barely make a dent. Sometimes a liquid callus remover product can be applied after the soak to further soften callus so more of it can be filed off.

By Tim Crowley

Have you ever thought of using a specialized callus remover to aid in your foot filing battles? There are some instances where a client’s callus has built up so much that simple soaking and hand filing barely make a dent. Sometimes a liquid callus remover product can be applied after the soak to further soften callus so more of it can be filed off.

Tags: PEDICURES

June 8 2009 - Trends

Pedicure Product Management

Product rationing is an important element to business, so how do you regulate how much product to use on clients? Here are a couple tips on increasing product value for your dollar.

By Tim Crowley

Product rationing is an important element to business, so how do you regulate how much product to use on clients? Here are a couple tips on increasing product value for your dollar.

Tags: PEDICURES

May 28 2009 - Trends

Foot Filing Tips

Jill Wright, of Jill Wright’s Spa For Nails in Bowling Green Ky., is an experienced pedicurist who offers this interesting foot filing technique.

Tags: CALLUSES, LEARNING NEW TECHNIQUES, PEDICURES

April 24 2009 - Trends

Instant Rock Star Toe Glitter Shakers

There’s a hot tip circulating among educators to help techs with their glitter applications.

There’s a hot tip circulating among educators to help techs with their glitter applications.

Tags: EMBELLISHMENTS, NAIL ART, PEDICURES

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