
The Embrace
The Belava Embrace is a sanitary solution for high-end salons looking to offer a luxurious spa pedicure but are unwilling to yield in their sanitation standards.

The Belava Embrace is a sanitary solution for high-end salons looking to offer a luxurious spa pedicure but are unwilling to yield in their sanitation standards.

The all-new Mini Lavender from Gulfstream consists of a burnito wood laminated base and portable basin.

An alternative to costly pedicure thrones, the Embrace “No Plumbing” Pedicure Chair from Belava enables techs to provide a high-end experience and guarantee the highest sanitation standards, all while conserving water.

A new pedicure system from The Nail Superstore could radically change what clients expect from their salon experience. The Red Dragon Sauna Pedicure system combines a wooden barrel with a steam generator to create a sauna that open pores, eliminates dead cells, and softens skin.

It’s no secret that pedicure spas can use a lot of water, a fact that’s reflected in your salon’s monthly water bill and maybe in some nagging guilt in your conscience about your environmental footprint. Luckily, spa manufacturers have been steadily decreasing the amount of water needed to perform satisfying pedicures, so here’s a look at their latest low-water-usage options.

European Touch’s newest spa, the ElleSpa, comes standard with a full body back massage and vibration massage in the bottom seat cushion, as well as a durable steel support frame in the base and pop-up trays for manicure service or beverage placement.

Called the Myriad, SpaFinity’s new pedicure system is a luxurious and stylish piece of equipment that will enrich any spa decor.

There is nothing that can more quickly relax a client (or tech) than a beautifully designed pedicure area. Peruse these pedicure areas for ideas on chair placement, ergonomics, decor, color schemes, and furniture choices.

Don’t have quite enough room in your salon for a full-fledged pedicure throne? Today’s crop of pedicure carts and footbaths offer comfort, style, and pampering for both the client and pedicurist.

Designing an exceptional pedicure area for your salon takes instincts and resources. These innovative salons use both to create pedi areas that are functional, comfortable, and draw you in with captivating salon decor.

Salon owners share how they created privacy in their salons without actual walls — using drapes, dividers, or whatever else was at their disposal.

“I love the idea of a salon highlighting some of its favorite OPI colors in its decor,” says Laurie March, a Los Angeles-based interior designer and project manager. March has made a name for herself custom designing pillows that match OPI polish colors.

T4's iSpa has an iPod dock and hi-fi speakers and a conical back that prevents the music from bothering others.

When Shauni Kelly was creating Hot Heads Barbershop and Cool Claws Nails in Albuquerque, N.M., she wanted to take the “rock star pedicure” service to the extreme — by tying the entire pedicure room decor into the “rock star” theme.

Find out what’s new and how it can benefit you.

Current and former salon owners share their personal insights on the things they would go back and change, if only they could.

Children's pedicure chairs make it easier to pamper the kiddies.