Pedicures for the Older Set
NAILS talked with respected podiatrist Dr. Godfrey Mix about the adjustments needed in procedures of foot care and the elderly.
NAILS talked with respected podiatrist Dr. Godfrey Mix about the adjustments needed in procedures of foot care and the elderly.
Luring men into your salon is challenging, but it’s easier than getting them to stop and ask for directions. Help them find your salon easily with the right services and go easy on the frills.

Thirteen is a lucky number for nail technician Debi Gabler’s clients.
They may be swift of foot, but runners have particular foot problems. The good thing is, they generally know what their needs are and will voice them to you.
Linda Valadez, a nail technician at The Polished Image of Coronado in Coronado, Calif., was ready and willing for the challenge. Her assignment?
Tech puts marbles in the pedicure bowl to make it fun and efficient.
Diabetes is a very serious, and very common, disease. Before providing foot care to a diabetic client, know what to look for and what questions to ask.
Start the New Year right with these five resolutions, and kick off a year-long celebration of happy feet (and very happy clients).
Pedicures are the fastest-growing salon services today.
The majority of the problems seen by a podiatrist are directly related to improper mechanical function of the bones, joints, and muscles of the foot during walking and standing.

Luxurious, pampering spa pedicures, once reserved for patrons of the world’s top spas and health resorts, are popping up in salons all over the country.

Clients “on the run” need a different kind of foot care than the average client. Learn to recognize signs of diseases and disorders common to athletes so that you can service them better.
We’re all hard on our feet, but you can show clients how to undo the abuse with custom pedicure packages.
Today’s pedicures are more than just manicures for feet.

A change of seasons, especially from winter to spring to summer, brings changes in lifestyles and attitudes.