Spa Specifics Velvet Milk Collections

This pedicure demo, using organic products by Spa Specifics, eliminates the need to re-submerge your client's feet in the tub after the first soaking.

Pedi Like a Rock Star

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.

Mr. Pumice Goes Metal

Mr. Pumice added a brand-new product to its line called the Metal Foot File.

Icky But Safe

Fish pedicures are unlikely to cause infection, according to a report released in October from the U.K.’s Health Protection Agency titled “Guidance on the Management of Public Health Risks from Fish Pedicures.”

Maxim and Pedi Redi Plus Turn Ten 10

Introducing Pedi Redi Plus to the market turned out to be easier than the founding couple had anticipated.

South Carolina Issues Alert on Whirlpool Footbath Disinfection

The South Carolina Board of Cosmetology issued an alert to licensees, reminding them of the proper disinfecting procedures for footbaths.

Plumbing-Free Spa Chair Minimizes Space

Footspa Cleaning Guidelines for Nail Technicians

After last year’s bacterial outbreak in a Watsonville, Calif., salon, the California Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology laid out cleaning regulations for salons using whirlpool pedicure footspas. Use this step-by-step guide to make sure you are getting your footspas clean enough to protect your clients.

Well Manicured Holiday Event Showcases Spa-Quality Nail Services

Melanie McCulley's clever salon fits wellness, therapy, and exquisite nail services into a small space. She tells us how a leisurely service with clients is paying off.