foot conditions

Secret Ingredient: Callus Softeners

Callus softeners are potent liquid formulas applied to heavy callus areas to soften them for more effective pedicure filing. So what exactly is in these softeners? Here’s a profile of three of the most common active ingredients in callus softeners today.

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ANSR: Sole

Made to be used in the salon or retailed as a high-end salon item, the new ANSR: Sole can tackle any foot problem — from simple calluses to extremely dry and cracked feet, according to the company.

After Artificial Kit

Nailtiques’ After Artificial Kit is a therapeutic treatment for nails recovering from acrylics, gels, and wraps.

Sweaty Feet Formula

A terrific retail item, Sweaty Feet Formula from Footlogix Pediceuticals noticeably reduces perspiration of the feet.

Remove Calluses in Half the Time

Forget hand-filing on the feet. Invented by a board-certified foot surgeon, the new Eliminer Callus Removal System is a safe and effortless power-driven filing system that quickly smoothes out calluses.

How to Party All Night on Bad Feet

Although definitive treatment of bunions and hammertoes most often requires surgery, there are several self-treatment steps your clients can take to lessen their pain and enjoy an evening out.

Prepping for Summer

Self magazine offers a callus-softening alternative to pumice stones and foot files.

Weakened Nails After Gel Removal

Sometimes a new gel client will be surprised to see damage to her natural nails after a few weeks of wearing gels. There’s no guarantee that all gel applications and removals will be done precisely to manufacturer standards, so in the event of soaking off a set of gels and looking at weakened and thinned nail plates, what is a tech to do?

Crack No More Heel Cream

For problem feet, Nailology offers its best-selling Crack No More Heel Cream.

Toenail Extension

Every tech has seen clients who for one reason or another had to have their large toenails removed. Thistechnique will help you create a reusable prosthetic toenail that the wearer can be proud of