Lavender Mint Pedi
Step-by-step by 3 Logic Hair Designers, Chicago
by Sree Roy
Captain and Soak Pedicure
Step-by-step by The Nail Bar, Hermosa Beach, Calif.
by Sree Roy
Take a Tip from ... European Touch’s Dawn Holz
As the economy forces us to make better budget decisions, it is now more than ever imperative that salon owners get the right equipment for their needs. European Touch’s vice president of sales, Dawn Holz, offers some advice on finding the right pedicure throne.
by Tim Crowley
Watermelon Toes
The natural pastel colors and polka-dotted seeds of this well-known fruit provide a simple model for techs to recreate on the limited toenail plate.
by Tim Crowley
Get Your Pedi Menu in Shape
Race off with new clients when you add a runner’s pedi.
SpaFinity Pedicure Chairs
Connie Weissling’s new company, SpaFinity, introduced a line of pipeless pedicure chairs in November.
Herbal Soak
Nordic Care’s Herbal Soak lets feet take a temporary vacation from the hard work they do and at the same time cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates.
Take Apart Nippers
Tweezerman has new Take Apart Nippers that can be separated for detailed cleaning.
Heavenly Soles Foot File
Backscratchers’ Heavenly Soles Foot File is a specialized file that rests comfortably in your hand.
OPI Axxium Soak-Off Gel Pedicure Soak-Off Application
Introducing the top-selling OPI Nail Lacquer shades you and your clients love in a long-lasting, UV-cured, soak-off gel formula! Axxium Soak-Off Gel Lacquers are easy to apply for smooth, flawless results. Polish it on similar to nail lacquer, then UV cure!
Clients Take a Walk on the Wild Side
As animal prints come back en vogue, the style pubs are making it their mission to help readers understand that it’s chic to wear…and best in small doses.
Sling Back Pedicure
Step-by-step by Extremedys, West Hollywood, Calif.
by Sree Roy
Gulfstream CleanJet SL Liner
The hygienic CleanJet SL Liner for Gulfstream’s pedicure chair bowls makes it easy and convenient to keep the bowl sanitized between clients. The CleanJet Liner is made from durable, thin plastic and has an attachment for the water jet and a convenient pull-strip plug. Just drop it in, use it, drain, and dispose.
Stay Dry!
The 60-degree days sure make winter pedis an easier sell. But when the days dip back down to freezing, convincing clients to expose their toes to the elements (or stick around until they’re dry) gets a little more difficult.
The Priciest Pedicure?
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.
Have Some Sake While You Soak
What better to accompany Salon Utopia’s Yin and Yang Pedicure than a tempting array of sushi and sake?
Estelina Says File Feet Twice
Estelina recommends beginning each pedicure with a dry filing of the feet. Then, when the service is almost complete, apply a foot scrub and file again.