August 26, 2010 - Trends
The mom of two little girls who love to get their nails done, Piggy Paint founder Melanie Hurley always hated the thought of her children putting their hands in their mouths after she painted their nails with traditional solvent-based “kid” polishes. The result of her quest for a polish with no harsh chemicals, no foul odors, and nothing that might hurt the environment was Piggie Paint, which boasts the tagline “It’s as natural as mud.”
Tags: PEDICURE PRODUCTS, POLISH, YOUTH MARKETING
June 22, 2010 - Trends
Cancer of the foot is prevalent and can even be fatal if not caught early
Pedicurists are in the unique position of being able to advise clients of the risks and educate them about sunscreen use.
Tags: SKIN CARE
February 19, 2010 - Trends
If you don’t have a pedicure tub but still want to offer pedicures, think about offering a waterless pedicure.
Bonnie Rios of Rio Rancho, N.M., shows how she does her waterless pedicure using CND’s Almond SpaManicure System.
Tags: PEDICURES
January 14, 2010 - Trends
It’s the mandatory element to every pedicure — the foot and calf massage — and there’s no one way to do it.
It’s the mandatory element to every pedicure — the foot and calf massage — and there’s no one way to do it.
Tags: PEDICURES
October 26, 2009 - Trends
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
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
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
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