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Pedicuring and Foot Care Resources

Links to pedicuring and foot care resources.

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Illinois Woman Sues Nail Salon

Plaintiff Cheryl Reader is suing Diamond Nails in Wood River, Ill. alleging that during a pedicure, a technician scraped the bottom of her foot pro-ducing an open wound and bleeding.

Runner’s Sport Pedicure: A Step-by-Step Look

Salons across the country have added sports pedicures to their menus. As more and more clients make fitness a priority, salons are developing services that cater to their clients’ active lifestyles.

Going the Distance (Restoring Runners' Feet)

Runners’ feet crave special attention. Rev up your pedicure business by catering to those clients who run for fun or fitness. A foot is a runner’s first point of impact — you can be their first line of defense against injury, through service and education.

Ask Me Anything

We paired techs with opposite career experiences and gave them the chance to interview each other. Each tech asked and answered questions about what it was like to be on her side of the table.

Grated Coconut & Passion Fruit Pedicure

Your feet and senses will delight in this tropical refresher rich in coconut and fruit.

Building Your Winter Pedicure Business: 5 Case Studies

Between the winter blues and covered shoes, you may think pedicures are reserved for the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. But, we’ll show you five salons that still sizzle even when it’s freezing.

Signature Services: Mojito Pedicure

Inspired by the Mojito — a classic Cuban cocktail that includes mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, white rum, and club soda — this service features natural ingredients that lift the spirit and energize the senses.

Making a Podiatrist Connection

Despite the mutual benefits, it can be tough to cultivate a referral relationship with a local podiatrist or other medical professional. Podiatrist and nail industry educator Dennis Arnold tells NAILS’ readers how to approach a local practitioner and establish a working relationship that benefits everyone — especially your clients.

Crunching the Numbers: Increase Your Pedicure Business

Take advantage of the fact that there is a significant increase in pedicures during  the summer months spruce up your pedicure services