Pedicure Poise
Pedicures can be quite tough on a nail tech’s body. Holding legs while clipping toenails, massaging calves and ankles, and scrubbing down thick callus can all quickly lead to sore backs and arms — and cranky dispositions. Here’s what some techs have done to keep their poise during strenuous pedicures.
CalleX Ointment
Xenna Corporation’s CalleX Ointment thins and softens hardened skin and exfoliates dry, cracked heels.
SaniTablet
Sani Care’s SaniTablet for pedicure foot spa baths is effective against bacteria and the organism that causes Athlete’s Foot Fungus.
Callus Cream
Sanitas Skincare’s Callus Cream is an extra-strength treatment formulated to re-texturize and soften hard, callused skin.
Pedicure Slippers
Beech Sandals’ Pedicure Slippers have toe separators to stretch toes and the sole of the foot for comfort, and to help keep polish from smudging after a pedicure.
IPA Perk: Free Webinars
International Pedicure Association. Past webinar topics have explored infection control, media and public relations, and customer service.
Pedicute Mobile Foot Spa
The Pedicute from Continuum Foot Spas is a mobile foot spa with an adjustable leg so the foot rest can be raised and lowered during the service.
Ice Cream Sundae Pedicure
Step-by-step by The Painted Nail, Sherman Oaks, Calif.
Happy Feet Glycolic Treatment Pads
AB Happy Feet 20% Glycolic Treatment Pads contain pure, medical-grade glycolic acid to slough off dead skin on the thick layers of the feet while cleaning and moisturizing.
Mango Mend
California Mango’s Mango Mend is a great remedy for excessively dry skin, cracked heels, and rough patches.
Citrus Scrub
The Hemloq Citrus Scrub has an extra creamy formula to provide a gentler feeling during exfoliation.
Antiseptic Gloves and Socks
NK EZ Way Treatments’ Antiseptic Gloves and Socks work great at the beginning of manicure and pedicure services.
French Polynesian Island Spa Pedicure Kit
Orly’s French Polynesian Island Spa Pedicure Kit contains one each of Orly’s French Polynesian Pedicure Products, plus a complete instruction guide and free Orly branded pedicure towel.
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.
Rosemary-Citrus Spa Pedicure
Step-by-step by Spa Touch, Orlando Citrus fruit slices (like lemons, limes, and oranges), citrus essential oils (like lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, or tangerine oil), fresh rosemary sprigs, lavender essential oil, grapeseed or sweet almond oil; CND Sea Soak or Sea Rocks, Sea Salt Scrub, Marine Masque, and Scentsations Lotion (in Lavender & Jojoba); Gena Laboratories Adios Cuticle Cream and Pedi Care Sloughing Lotion, Clean & Easy Paraffin (in Lavender & Ylang Ylang); base coat, top coat, and polish.
by Sree Roy
Caviar & Pearl Foot Treatment
Step-by-step by MG’s Grand Day Spa, Greenville, S.C.
by Sree Roy
Manipulating Below the Knee
A massage technique to Incorporate a nice foot and calf massage into your pedicures.