Features
January 31, 2009 | Article
What better to accompany Salon Utopia’s Yin and Yang Pedicure than a tempting array of sushi and sake?
January 31, 2009 | Article
If clients complain about the price of a pedicure, tell them about Amp Salon’s VIP pedicure, which just might be the world’s most expensive feet treat.
January 30, 2009 | Article
A survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association crunches the numbers on how much we suffer, and why we wear, high-heeled shoes.
January 25, 2009 | Article
The pedicure started as an afterthought in the nail industry but has grown into a popular, high-profile service. Adding a professional foot massage can increase profits and solidify your client base.
January 1, 2009 | Article
January 1, 2009 | Article
Texas and Washington State banned fish pedicures due to safety concerns.
January 1, 2009 | Article
Services like the chocolate pedicure, or even hot stone massages and reflexology, are great ways to keep clients coming back for more.
January 1, 2009 | Article
Feet are at the forefront of your clients’ minds in the summer, but that still doesn’t mean they don’t want them in tip-top shape when they’re seen during the winter months…even if it’s just running around the house barefoot.
January 1, 2009 | Article
It’s important to pay extra attention to callus filing, because when clients go home and feel the refreshing softness of their feet, they’ll realize that the only way to repeat this wonderful sensation is to go back for another pedicure.
December 1, 2008 | Article
As the chill of winter settles in, clients begin to look for ways to take quick retreats from the cold. By adding a heating element to your service, you can set yourself apart from other salons as a winter indulgence, and maybe even warm your clients up into paying a little extra.
December 1, 2008 | Article
Mani Pedi Cutie, Hermosa Beach, Calif., makes a refreshing beach-themed pedicure.
December 1, 2008 | Article
Millie Haynam, owner of Natural Beauty Salon & Spa in Twinsburg, Ohio, incorporates Hot Stone massages into her winter manicure services to heat up her clients. Millie’s Hot Stones are from Keyano Aromatics. They are called “Rock-On” Massage Stones and they are purchased in a powder form that is mixed with warm water to form the heat-generating rocks. Making the rocks takes about five minutes and they generate heat for approximately 30 minutes after hardening.
November 1, 2008 | Article
All clients need personal attention, but our diabetic pedicure clients need an extra dose of TLC. Learn how to alter pedicure services to accommodate diabetic clients, and you’ll not only be offering them an hour of relaxation, you’ll also be protecting their health.
October 1, 2008 | Article
The International Nail Technicians Association (INTA) has come out against this service that requires clients to place their feet into a tub containing small carp that nibble dead skin from clients' feet.
September 1, 2008 | Article
Shari Finger, salon owner and veteran nail technician, tackles your tough questions.
