Everything you need to know about PEDICURES. Part 1

Implements (Tools) needed for a Pedicure

1.           

               Nail File

2.        Toenail Clippers

3.       Foot File

4.       Foot Bath and Pedicure Chairs (Separate or Together)

5.       Toe Separators (optional)- they are awkward. Kleenex can be used instead.

6.       Cuticle Pusher

7.       Cuticle Nippers

8.       Nail Polish (Base, Top, and Colour)

9.       Nail Polish Remover

10   Cotton

11   Cuticle Softener (can be used on calluses)

12   Foot Sanitizer

13   Foot Soak

14   Pedicure Slippers

15   Foot Lotion

16   Towels

17  Credo Blade (optional), Ingrown Nails Remover (optional)

SPA Pedicure Products

1.       Foot Scrub

2.       Foot Mask (Usually Menthol/Peppermint) or Paraffin Mask

3.       Aromatherapy Oils, Specialty Creams

Pedicure  Pre-service

1.      

            Make sure that all of your implements are properly sanitized.

2.       Make sure that you have everything you need to perform the service

3.       Set up all of your implements and towels

4.       Fill the pedicure tub with warm water, add the foot soak solution.

5.       Greet your client, fill out client file, Perhaps your salon has containers with individual implements for sanitary purposes. Pull this out.

6.       Choose a nail polish colour.

Common Foot Conditions to Look for:

1.      

            Nail Fungus

2.       Athletes Foot

3.       Ingrown toe nails

4.       Calluses

5.        Bunions

6.       Corns

7.       Warts