
Themed Pedicures
Services like the chocolate pedicure, or even hot stone massages and reflexology, are great ways to keep clients coming back for more.

Services like the chocolate pedicure, or even hot stone massages and reflexology, are great ways to keep clients coming back for more.
Dearborn Heights, Mich.-based nail technician Ruth Windsor, has written a pedicure manual for techs who want to take their services to the next level.

In October, Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas offered Chicago-area runners the opportunity to work out the kinks after the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with complimentary upgrades to massages and pedicures during the week following the race.

Haken has a wide variety of new scrubs and masks to fit most themed services.

LaLicious has a new Tahitian-Flower-themed Body Butter and Sugar Souffle.

Soft Touch’s Pedicoat for Pedicures will give you 10 pretty toes in under 10 minutes.

Mani Pedi Cutie, Hermosa Beach, Calif., makes a refreshing beach-themed pedicure.

Nail Fetish Inc. in Chicago does a great Shea on Me Pedicure with oatmeal, sugar, and OPI Avojuice Juicie (in vanilla spice).

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.

This is where Medi meets Pedi – where science and technology meet healthy, happy, and well-cared for feet.

Checi’s feather-soft Fütfriend Socks aren’t just for cute looks; they also help reduce callus formation.

The Nail Station in Huntington, Indiana uses an assortment of cranberry inspired products for a nourishingly tart pedicure service.

Rosa Martinez uses scents of orange for her Citrus Callus Blast pedicure.
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.

The state of Washington has made fish pedicures, in which clients place their feet into a tub containing small carp that then ingest the calloused areas of clients’ feet, illegal in the state.

Luraco’s mini-spa helps salon owners broaden their client base. Designed specifically for children, the Luraco Mini-Spa is compact and includes an interchangeable cartoon head, portable DVD player, and several colors to choose from that children will enjoy. This new product will help increase salon revenue and differentiate your salon from the others.

Chicago’s Allyu Spa features four signature manicure and pedicure treatments that draw upon the wisdom of earth-honoring cultures from around the world. Allyu nail treatments incorporate fresh, natural ingredients to beautify, nourish, and detoxify the hands and feet.