Why Clients Shouldn’t Shave Before a Pedicure
Performing a pedicure soon after a client shaves can cause potential harm.
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Performing a pedicure soon after a client shaves can cause potential harm.
The over-70 set can benefit from manicures and pedicures, as long as their health and safety are paramount. Learn the unique challenges of dealing with an older clientele.
Proper training is crucial when using an e-file. Here are some of North American School of Podology president Vicki Malo’s top tips for using e-files in pedicures.
Make sure clients know not to shave their legs within 24 hours of receiving a pedicure.
Tell clients a foot file should have an abrasive surface, not a blade or the look of a cheese grater.
After building successful nail businesses, these techs set their sights on the greater good. From giving Georgia salon professionals a voice in government to raising pedicure safety standards to putting pressure on Connecticut to add a manicurist license, their accomplishments are everyone’s gain. Get inspired and get involved.
Catering to clients whose medical needs require a special level of care or who just want an extra dose of pampering is what concierge manicuring is all about. Providing these specialized services away from the traditional salon environment is a growing trend that presents an exciting opportunity for motivated nail techs.
As of July 1, 2015, California nail techs using disposable pedicure liners can skip the 10-minute disinfecting soak of their pedicure basin between clients.
Effective July 1, 2015, a number of new regulations were instituted by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology that affect nail techs’ day-to-day business and safety procedures. The changes include an easing of rules regarding the use of disposable pedicure liners.
Katharin von Gavel, founder and CEO of Footlogix, will speak at the Career Educators Alliance (CEA) Annual Convention and Expo to be held July 24-27, 2015.