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