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Features

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CONTENTS M a y 2 0 1 3

160

Cover Credits

Nails: Ann Chang; Photography: Cory

Sorensen, corysorensen.com; Model: Brea,

L.A. Models; Hair: Giovanni Giuliano, Celestine

Agency; Makeup: Michelle Tabor Ramos, AIM

Artists; Digital Imaging: Jaison Duell Wilson;

Art Director: Patricia Quon-Sandberg

Check out the behind-the-scenes video of our cover

shoot at nailpro.com.

114 The Art

of Upselling

Learn how to effortlessly earn

higher profi ts and retain more

clients. By Amy White

124 Hand in Glove

To wear or not to wear gloves?

We ask techs what their preference

is during pedicures. By Liz Barrett

130 Pampering

Pedicures

Boost your pedi menu with

these luxurious recipes.

138 5 Things to

Know When Buying

a Pedicure Spa

Experts explain the essential

factors that need to be considered

before making this hefty investment.

By Melisa Wells

146 What’s Lurking

in Your Footbath?

Kick germs out of your spas for good

by knowing how to prevent and

eliminate them. By Ilona French

160 Heel to Toe

Revamp your pedicure services with

the latest and greatest foot products.

By Erin Kuschner

SPECIAL PEDICURE ISSUE! 138

BECOME PART OF THE LEGENDWITH SIX NEWLIQUID SAND SHADES

INSPIRED BY THE BOND GIRLS.

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108 Perfect Pairs

Top it Off

Straw hats and sunny polishes are

hot accessories for summer days.

By Megan James

178 Pro Talk

Impress your clients by updating your

spa pedicures with Cuccio Naturalé

and Backscratchers Salon Systems.

By Erin Kuschner

Product Talk

102 Art Gallery

Happy Feet

Pretty pedi nail art comes just in time

for fl ip-fl op season. By Pam Minch

172 Nail Clinic

Things That

Go Bump

Learn the differences

between common foot

concerns: corns,

calluses and warts.

By Tracy Morin

82 Fall’s Top

Nail Trends

Catch a preview of fall trends

straight from New York Fashion Week.

By Karie L. Frost

92 Polished Look

Shoe-in

High-end shoes inspire ornate nail art.

By Karie L. Frost

106 Beauty File

Natalie & Vladimir

Zolotnik

The co-owners of Belava and dynamic

husband-and-wife duo share their

secret to success.

110 Savvy Salon

Hello Kitty Beauty Spa

The posh character-based spa in Dubai

is the cat’s meow. By Megan James

206 Hollywood File

Connected at the Digits

Celebrity nail designs worn at the

85th Annual Academy Awards are

revealed. By Karie L. Frost

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62 Editorial

64 Backfills

68 Nailing the News

88 Portfolio

94 Behind the Nail Pros

182 Showcase

198 Happenings

200 Marketplace Plus

203 Marketplace

204 Ad Index

207 Manufacturer Deals

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222 Test Yourself

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ImportantTHINGS TO

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On the

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CO-OWNERS OF BELAVA NATALIE & VLADIMIR ZOLOTNIK

More answers from

Beauty File, page 106, on

how this married couple

makes it all work.

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18 Reasons Why I Love Pedicures

EDITORIAL

Behind the Nail Pros…Ann Chang (right) joined

us on set to show off her

beautiful nail style. She cre-

ated her signature acrylics,

complete with 3-D fl oral

embellishments, and added

hand-painted detail, which

was, believe it or not, a fi rst

for our veteran artist. You

would never have known!

Stephanie at Pretty in Paint Elechick

blogger Sereeda (right) and Her Nails Rock celebrity manicurist Ajah

(middle) co-created

Pretty in Paint events,

which bring nail art

and cocktails to nail

enthusiasts across

the country. Here I

am with them at their

most recent event at

Ki Nail Bar in down-

town Los Angeles.

62 N A I L P R O M AY 2 0 1 3

s some of you know, I recently had knee surgery

thanks to a fl uke ski accident. On the eve of that

surgery, I scheduled a pedicure. There was no way

I was going in for surgery and then succumbing to weeks of

recovery with untamed toes. Besides, I knew it was going to

be a while before I would be able to get down there myself. I

also made sure to get a pedicure before that ski trip,

as it was New Year’s Eve and I needed festive

toes once I took my boots off—and good thing

I did. Little did I know how much I would be

seeing my toes that weekend!

Before any major—and minor—event,

I always get a pedicure. And then, of

course, in the spring and summer I’m

a regular two to three week salon

visitor for a good sloughing and

polishing. The reason? Because

pedicures just make you feel so

darn good. On the one hand,

they are like a fi nishing touch.

How can you be completely

put together when you’re

standing on gnarly feet? And

on the other, pedicures are pam-

pering at its fi nest. You get to slump

down in an oversized comfy chair with

your feet up. (Let’s be honest: For some of

us, just that is enough!) But then there’s soak-

ing in soothing warm and fi zzy water; the

oh-so-satisfying sloughing off of dead skin; the massaging—

oh, the massaging!—of feet and legs with sweet-smelling

lotion; and then the icing on the cake: precisely applied polish.

Pedicures are also unique in that they are ideal for when

you want some alone time—no talking, just uninterrupted

zoning out—but they also provide the seamless setting for

social engagements: mother-daughter bonding, a girls’ day

out, parties and even couples. This favorite service can also be

seriously spruced up with delicious add-ons, such as paraffi n

and masques, or themed for the season or scent. And did I

mention the art? From simple fl owers to dazzling rhinestones,

toenail art is just another way of making your toes tops.

Oh, and there’s one more very important thing to point out:

I’m not the only one who feels this way. Women—heck, some

men too—everywhere adore this service! So, because we love

pedicures for all the pampering we receive and the income

to be made, we decided to dedicate this issue of NAILPRO

to the all-mighty pedicure. You’ll fi nd everything from tips for

purchasing a pedi spa (page 138) to products that will make

your services delightful (page 160), and everything in between.

And with sandal season in full swing, you’d better get ready for

the onslaught of appointments!

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NAILPRO Executive Editor

[email protected]

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64 N A I L P R O M A Y 2 0 1 3

How do I go about

getting my pictures in

your magazine?

Princess Cara Reen

We’d love to feature your work! Simply

send you hi-res images (no watermarks,

please) to [email protected]. Don’t

forget to include your full name, salon (if ap-

plicable) and city/state. Keep in mind that,

provided the images are good quality, they

are printed in the magazine in the order that

they’re received. Now, just keep your eyes

out for your picture in NAILPRO! —Ed.

My grandmother did the fi rst

one in the frame 70 years ago

and I did [the same design] on nails with

my embroidered nails technique.

Tatiana Litvinov

Wow! Just watched Dr. Oz’s gel

manicure special. Oohhh I have

lots to say. I am a fan of Dr. Oz but I am

DISGUSTED by the blatant one-sided-

ness of his facts today. In a nutshell,

he’s saying gel manicures (which are a

HUGE trend in the beauty biz right now)

are damaging to the nail plate, UV lights

are contributing to skin cancer (they even

did that special test to see sun damage

on women’s hands and—shocker—most

women’s hands show the sun’s UV ef-

fects!), and all removal techniques are

heinous and thinning the nail plate up to

50%. He failed to get any other side of

the story. Last time I checked, successful,

licensed cosmetologists in this country

weren’t scraping off healthy nails with dirty

tools. And if there are unclean implements,

or improper conditions in a salon, well

then Dr. Oz, feel

free to travel

around with state

boards of health

in every state and

battle our END-

LESS but continu-

ous MISSION to

uphold salon sani-

tation standards.

There are, just like

any other industry,

Manicurist in the Making This is

a picture of my 10-year-old grand-

daughter Alexis who thinks I have

the coolest job ever. Whenever she

visits she comes to work with me

and practices her nail art on extra

nail tips I have. She’s actually very

good. When her school held a career

day where they were to dress as the

person they wanted to be, she went

as a nail specialist complete with

nail polishes. I couldn’t be anymore

proud of her.

Candy Leggett

Rusty & Co.

Pensacola, FL


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Motivated or dismayed by something you’ve read?

Share your opinions. We can all learn from one

another. Send your comments, suggestions or

questions to Backfi lls, NAILPRO, 7628 Densmore Ave.,

Van Nuys, CA 91406, or visit nailpro.com to send

us an email. We reserve the right to edit letters for

length, grammar and clarity.

people who don’t follow

the rules, but should the

whole industry get a bad

rep?!? ! I am appalled

and frustrated that Dr.

Oz’s public infl uence

will scare our clients

away from this fabulous

service. And hey, the top

layers of our nail plate

is DEAD, just like our

hair. Is bleach good for

my hair? Probably not.

But the larger question

here is, does it damage

my hair? Done properly,

no. Same goes for gel

manicures. Done properly, they DO NOT

DAMAGE YOUR NAILS. If anything, the

recurring care of the nails and hands is

benefi cial. How about the social aspect

of regular salon visits? I know our clients

thoroughly enjoy their “therapy” time; they

smile, laugh, talk about their day. A no-

chip manicure is a new trend that is afford-

able for everyone! So I say to you, Dr. Oz,

PFFFFT. PSSSHHHH. HHMMMPPPHHH!

Traci Dungan

We couldn’t agree more! We sent a

letter to Dr. Oz as well. Fear-based and

misleading reporting is a shameful way to

gain viewers to the detriment of not only

the salon-goer, but the hard-working,

educated nail professionals. I know

this method is a favorite for the Dr. Oz

show, but enough is enough! We’ll keep

you posted if/when we hear anything in

response. —Ed.

Another

great issue

in my mailbox today

and the article on

acrylic [“All About

Acrylics,” February

2013] was RIGHT on

time!!! I have been a

nail tech for 2 years,

dealing mostly with

natural nails. The last

time I touched acrylic

was for my practical

exam. However, I re-

ceived an acrylic kit in

my giveaway bag from

last year’s Premiere

Orlando show and wanted to use it. I plum

forgot how to apply acrylic, so my dominant

handiwork is less than stellar. Working on the

other hand and hopefully it’ll turn out better

now that I have read the article and tips!!

Moe Spaqueen Moss

Fantastic! We’re so glad to hear it! Keep

us posted on your new progress! —Ed.

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nail tips featured on page 52 of the February

issue. For these or other designed nail tips,

contact [email protected]. We sincerely

regret the omission and apologize for any

confusion it may have caused.

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b y E r i n K u s c h n e rNAILING THE NEWS

MORGAN TAYLORMake room on your polish shelf—there’s a new lacquer in town.

From the creators of Gelish comes the Morgan Taylor Collection, a professional nail polish line designed with quality, creativity and innovation in mind. When designing the collection, Danny Haile and David Daniel took the smallest details into consideration, including an easy-to-hold ergonomic cap and a custom-designed bottle weighted for a luxurious feel. The debut line includes 100 unique shades, ranging from glitters to metallic to creams (some of our personal favorites: sea green Lady Liberty and pale pink No Way Rosè). And, of course, Morgan Taylor offers a treatment line, too: The Essential Care Collection includes two base coats, two top coats and a matte finish. Introduce your clients to Morgan Taylor by ordering some of their trend-setting

polishes and effective treatments at morgantaylorlacquer.com.

KATHY’SQUICK TIP What do you usually order at a restaurant?When it comes to going out to eat, high

fat, high calorie choices rule the menu.

Stick with these options and enjoy a

wonderful meal without the guilt:

• Steamed, roasted and grilled dishes

• Sauces using olive oil, mustard or

broth as the base

• Lean meats like fi sh and chicken

• Decaf coffee or tea, spritzers and

mineral water

Making smart dining choices will

help you cut calories and make you

feel good the next day.

Behind the VeilIT’S SAFE TO SAY THAT THE REIGN OF STRICTLY POLISH MANICURES IS OVER. Tips

topped with beads, crystals

and foil are now standard

practice, and even bling has

moved from our rings to our

nails. Nail Veils by Su Laing

are one-of-a-kind, handcraft-

ed nail jewelry made from

semi-precious white and yel-

low bronze. A variety of styles,

including Swarovski crystal

veils and gold and silver

plating can be formed to fi t

any nail bed; they fi t snuggly

over natural nails, acrylics,

gels and other nail art as well.

Available exclusively for nail

technicians, the complete Nail

Veils collection can be viewed

at nailveils.com.


Media Focus

70 N A I L P R O M A Y 2 0 1 3

People StyleWatch• The mag demonstrated fun

nail art using Dermelect All the Envy, Essie Where’s My

Chauffeur and Mint Candy Apple; a collection of neutral

nails ranged from OPI My Vampire Is Buff to Zoya Dea.

Your favorite fashion magazines give beauty manufacturers recognition in the March issues.

Self • Tips on painting a red and

silver striped nail included using OPIMy Paprika Is Hotter Than Yours.

70 N A I L P R O M A Y 2 0 1 3

Allure• The mag’s beach-themed fashion

shoot featured Essie Avenue Maintain, while OPIKiss Me on My Tulips and Essie Guchi Muchi

Puchi were recommended for two-tone pink tips.

Glamour Lana Del Rey wore

Essie Escapades,

while Alexa Chung

showed off her OPIConfetti Fun mani.

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Moving on UpBELAVA HAS MOVED INTO A BRAND NEW FACILITYin Canoga Park, California, to accommodate its increase in production. The

pedicure and treatment chair manufacturing company found great success

in its revolutionary pedicure system, which includes tubs with disposable lin-

ers and high-quality chairs, and is now ready to expand and produce a third

treatment chair in 2013. The new facility

includes separate offi ces, a conference

room, two upholstery rooms and a ware-

house for improved assembly, storage

space and shipping access.

@NailproMagazine: If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take ONE nail product with you … what would

it be? #islandnails #impossiblechoice

@polishem: cuticle oil

@DebbiHall: OMG—I think probably a #ezfl ow fl ox fi le. #islandnails

@edynails: solar oil!

@diva701: has to be some sort of moisturizer or cuticle oil

Jointhe

Club

ARE PEDICURES YOUR TRUE PASSION? Consider joining the

International Pedicure

Association, the only

professional association

dedicated entirely to pedi-

cures and pedicurists.

In addition to providing

continuing education and

support for its members,

the organization also

offers monthly webinars,

salon sanitation proto-

cols and more. Have a

question about a client’s

foot ailment? Members

can email a picture of

the troublesome toe to

the IPA offi ce and receive

advice from members of

the advisory board within

48 hours.

CHECK IT OUT! pedicureassociation.org

for more information

74 N A I L P R O M A Y 2 0 1 3

TAXI!THE BIG APPLE ARRIVED IN AUSTRALIA ON MARCH 5 FOR THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF SYDNEY’S FASHION PALETTE RUNWAY SHOWCASE, A CELEBRATION OF AUSTRALIA’S NEWEST DESIGNERS.

To coincide with this year’s “New York” theme, Minx

created custom “taxi” nail coatings, a bright yellow

cab design that perfectly matched the models’ yellow

ribbon dresses.

“I was so excited to be given such a fun theme to work with,” says Monica Ropiha, leading

Australian nail stylist. Ropiha collaborated with Janice

Jordan, co-founder of Minx, to create the taxi design, as well as a few more appliques

for the event: a soft nude pink applique with a white triangle and holographic accent

line to accompany the main runway show on March 7, and a custom Circus StarBurst

Minx the following night to go along with a collection’s circus theme. After all was said

and done, Ropiha and her team applied more than 800 nails to 40 models. That kind

of work deserves a drink—a Manhattan, perhaps?

Orlando MagicSchool may be out for

summer, but as a nail

tech, you should always

be striving to improve

your grade. Attend lec-

tures and network with

your peers at Premiere Orlando, June 1-3,

where you can choose

from 75 classes on nail

techniques led by some

of the best in the indus-

try, like Vicki Peters, Greg Salo and Alisha Botero. Looking to im-

prove your salon’s busi-

ness acumen? Courses

on marketing, staffi ng

and more are also on

the schedule.

Those vying for a

chance at the NAIL-PRO Cup can sign up

for competitions, where

themes like Sand Castles

and Soap Box Derby

are sure to produce

outstanding nail art; Gel

Manicure, Sculptured

Stiletto, French Twist and

Salon Success competi-

tions are available as well.

Whether you’re looking to

learn about new prod-

ucts, elevate your skills or

prove that you have what

it takes to be NAILPRO

Cup Champion, Premiere

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student. Register at

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FearlessLeadership

Power player Arianna

Huffi ngton was recently

named keynote speak-

er for the 2013 PBA Busi-

ness Forum during PBA

Beauty Week, North America’s

largest beauty event. The

author, entrepreneur and me-

dia mogul will present From

Politics to the Board

Room: Fearless Leader-

ship, which focuses on how a

challenging time can be turned

into an opportunity for per-

sonal and professional growth.

If your salon is experiencing

a dip in business, or you fi nd

yourself questioning your

professional direction, consider

learning from the co-founder of

the highly successful Huffi ng-

ton Post to gain inspiration on

turning your situation around.

PBA Beauty Week

will be held at the

Mandalay Bay Resort

& Casino in Las Vegas,

July 13-16. To register

for Beauty Week and

the Business Forum,

visit probeauty.org/

beautyweek.

Newsfi leRichard Hurter, president of KUPA

Incorporated, has now become partner and acquired the dynamic e-fi ling and ac-cessories company. A part of KUPA for the past 20 years, Hurter’s vision is to expand merchandise by introducing acrylic and gel products, tools, nail art and additional Kupa Academy workshops.

Courtney Molloy has joined Qosmedix, a leading supplier of high quality mer-chandise for the cosmetic, spa and salon

industries, as their new marketing and sales assistant. In her new role, Molloy will support the director of marketing in creating brand awareness while managing new and existing client relationships.

Courtney MolloyRichard Hurter

FULL SERVICE SALONS OVERFLOWING WITH EMPTY HAIR, SKIN AND COSMETIC TUBES AND BOTTLES CAN NOW USE THEIR TRASH TO

RAISE MONEY.

That's right: bottles equal dollars. The Personal Care and Beauty Brigade, run by TerraCycle in partnership with Garnier, encourages salons and spas to collect empty packaging (regard-less of type or brand) in ex-change for money towards a school or charity they would like to support. Waste is sent to TerraCycle via pre-paid shipping labels, where it is then recycled

instead of heading to a landfi ll. To get your salon involved in this eco-friendly program, visit terracycle.com.

GOINGGREEN


78 N A I L P R O M A Y 2 0 1 3

Picture a racecar driver speeding around a track at 150 mph, and

the color of her (that’s right, we said her) nails isn’t usually the fi rst

thing that comes to mind. But should it be? Gel polish has

recently snuck its way into the sport, linking racing’s image

of strength and durability to gel’s long-lasting coverage. Take

OPI, for instance: Danica Patrick, the fi rst woman to win a pole in NAS-

CAR’s premier division, is now a spokeswoman for GelColor. “I need my OPI nail polish,” says Danica. “I put it on three weeks ago and it still looks good even after getting sandblasted on the beach.”

Gelish is getting in on the sport, too. The brand sponsors Ashley

Sanford, a 19-year-old sand drag racer who can hold her own in this

male dominated arena. “[Gelish] is great for girls who work hard and are on the go,” she says. “I’m always moving and working around the car. My nails should be as tough as I am.”

Who knew a need for speed could look so good?

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Look for GelColor in Elle, Lucky, Redbook, Self, Ladies’ Home Journal, More, Oprah, Town & Country, Women’s Health and Real Simple!

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INNER Beauty

DID YOU HEAR THAT? THAT’S THE SOUND OF A

THOUSAND HEARTS FLUTTERING IN ANTICIPA-

TION. Mario Lopez, entertainment journalist,

actor, producer and all-around dreamboat, has

been chosen as host of the 2013 NAHA Awards

Ceremony, held in Las Vegas on July 14. In

addition to his hosting gig, Lopez will receive

the 2013 PBA Beautiful Humanitarian Award for

his charitable work with and support of a num-

ber of causes: the Boys & Girls Club of America,

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Community

Youth Athletic Center of Chula Vista, Jameson’s

Army and Padres Contra el Cancer.

“It is my honor to be able to host the 2013 North American Hairstyling Awards, and I am very humbled to receive the Professional Beauty Association’s Beautiful Humanitarian Award,”says Lopez. “Beauty professionals help others

to look and feel their best, and I applaud their

work and talents.”

A man who’s beautiful inside

and out? Swoon.

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BOX IT UPBIRCHBOX, BLISSMO, GLOSSYBOX, KLUTCHCLUB…THE LATEST BEAUTY CONCEPT OFFERING SAMPLE-SIZE PRODUCTS IS ALL BOXED UP. Now, for the fi rst time, a

trade exhibition is bringing the trend to show attendees: Cosmoprof North

America (CPNA) introduces BEAUTIQUE, a curated collection of up-and-

coming cosmetics, skin care, nail and hair products. For $10, attendees can

hand-pick seven samples from 20 exhibiting brands; all proceeds will benefi t

CITY OF HOPE, the research, treatment and education center for cancer and

other life-threatening diseases.

The BEAUTIQUE sampling shop will be located on the main show fl oor and will

be open throughout the entire convention, July 14-16 in Las Vegas.

Think advertising is all done

online these days?

Think again.

56%of nail pros

spread the word

about their salons and

services by handing out fl yers.

Source: Essentials 2012

App HappyNEED A CHINA GLAZE POLISH TO MATCH YOUR SHOES?

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT.The lacquer company has launched the new China Glaze App for iPhone, iPad and

iPod touch, which includes three creative features. “Match A Color” allows users to

snap a photo of an object (a purse, perhaps, or a dress) and then fi nd a matching

polish color or texture from the brand’s extensive archive. “Try It On” lets users—

you guessed it—try on customizable virtual nails to determine which shades go

best with tip length and skin color. Finally, keep up with the latest collections, trends

and how-to videos with “What’s Haute,” a place where the China Glaze community

comes together under a common love for lacquer. The app is available free for down-

load from the App Store on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch or at appstore.com.

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT

StreetSmart


82 N A I L P R O M A Y 2 0 1 3

From tiny tweaks on

mainstay manicures

to spectacularly

stoned nail art: Both

minimal and massive

designs are tops for

tips next season.

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the runways. But backstage nail techs brought out the big guns—lengthier tips—

wherever they could. Shapely free edges ranged from almond to stiletto to slightly

squared off, but all forms proved that elongated enhancements make for a mighty

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out: the accent. But this

season, two is better than

one. At Nonoo, after techs

polished and mattifi ed digits,

they placed a few scattered

droplets of forest green

Essie Stylenomics on each

index and ring fi nger and

allowed the style to dry un-

evenly. For designer Tanya

Taylor, Rococo Nail Apparel

lead tech Gina Edwards

swiped on a diagonal stripe

design on both the thumb

and ring fi nger, keeping the

rest of the fi ngertips fl aw-

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FNAIL ART SCHOLARSLest you think the days of full-blown nail art have fi zzled out on

the runways, think again: A select group of designers still sought

fanciful artistry for those 10 blank canvases. At Rebecca Minkoff,

a deceptively complicated oil slick design may give you pause,

but as Essie lead tech Michelle Saunders explained it, all you need

are drops of Essie As Gold As It Gets, Penny Talk, Go Overboard,

Blue Rhapsody and Aruba Blue and a thin paintbrush to swirl the

mixture together. Slightly more complicated was a color block

graffi ti design, crafted by CND lead tech Roxanne Valinoti for

Creatures of the Wind. “[To create the hand-painted squiggles,]

we thinned the polish fi rst, and then used a

double detail brush to paint,” says Valinoti,

noting, “you could use an ultra-fi ne Sharpie

marker to achieve a similar effect.” If you’re

seeking embellishment, bedazzled digits

ranged from spectacularly stoned at Liber-

tine to singularly jeweled at Zang Toi.

But nowhere was artwork pushed to

the limits more than at The Blonds, where

CND lead tech Kristina Estabrooks and

her team churned out a mind-boggling

22 designs inspired by Alfred Hitchcock

movies and The Shining. “We used a lot of

Shellac, which is an amazing medium; it

allows you to embed stones, etch, do glit-

ter, etc.,” she says, adding that between

six techs, it took 62 hours to make all of

the tips, including the $3,000-worth of

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CDLACEY THOUGHTSThat favored nail art textile, lace, found itself

wrapped around nail plates. At Houghton,

scraps of fabric from the collection overlaid

a coat of OPI Samoan Sand, while at Ruf-

fi an, rough-cut black lace acted as both veil

and snakeskin texture on “lady in mourning”

nails. Rather than use actual lace, Orly lead

tech Simcha Whitehill hand painted intricate

netting dotted with tiny fl orets for a naughty-

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FBEYOND THE HALF-MOONA moon is not a moon for fall—or, at least not a traditional crescent moon.

Instead, nail techs made small adjustments to the design, breathing new

life into the half-moon mani. For Prabal Gurung, Sally Hansen lead tech Jin

Soon Choi crafted skinny, sharp chevrons at the cuticle, noting, “I think 2013

nail art is all about the chevron!” Moons even received the ombré treat-

ment at designer Daniel Vosivic’s show, where a vibrant teal and deepest

navy from Dermelect ME’s upcoming Fall 2013 collection were “imperfectly”

sponged. “We blended the two colors like you would makeup until we got

the slightly un-uniform look we wanted,” says lead tech Elle.

AEPIC PALETypically, fall sees a fl ood

of dark tones, both jeweled

and inky. But the tonal tides

changed this season when pale

polish allowed the clothes to

do the talking. Skin-fl attering

nudes, such as the custom-

blend of Morgan Taylor In the

Nude, Birthday Suit and Touch

of Latte Please at the Les

Copains show, put mannequin

nails back on the map, while

snowdrift white China Glaze

Dandy Lyin’ Around lent to the

“frostbitten beauty” look at

Tadashi Shoji. China Glaze lead

tech Joy A. Johnson described

the twinkling light polish hue

as “an airy shade with light

dustings of sparkle, like fresh

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ABrushed Matte: Pull out

your fan brush; you’ll

need it for the “time-

worn” stone appearance

of the Alexander Wang

nail. Backstage, CND

co-founder Jan Arnold

explained that techs feath-

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sibly Plush polish from the

sidewalls to the center of the nail using a fan brush,

then sealed the look with top coat only to buff the

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new matte polishes

(set to debut in late

2013) retain a gor-

geous subdued luster,

mimicking the look of

silk fabric. She pol-

ished almond talons

at Badgley Mischka

using Red Silk Box-

ers, a glowing matte

burgundy.

BNeon Matte: We’ve heard whispers that the next wave of

texture polish will be matte neons, but in the meantime, lead tech Pattie Yankee

debuted her lacquer line, Patricia by Patricia Yankee, backstage at Jeremy Scott,

where she dipped into several of her new mega-brights. She then fl ipped the

script by dulling the vibrancy with a matte top coat to lend the look of “a street

girl who doesn’t take care of herself.”

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fl at-out best incarnations.

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design, the black matte-and-gloss French

decorated digits at DL1961, painted by lead

tech Kristina Konarski using Zoya Raven

as the base and an exclusive-to-the-show

Zoya matte top coat. (No word on when or

if it will be available to the rest of us!)



Readers Nail Art

Take a look at what NAILPRO readers

are creating! From acrylics to gels to

paints, they’ve done it all. Submit your

own original nail art and share it with

your fellow readers.

PORTFOLIO

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1Casey LiptrapClaws by Casey

Poca, WV

2 Tahlia SmithBernard Anthony Salon

Fort Myers, FL

3 Marcia BurtlowCurlz, Clipx & Tipz Hair and

Nail Salon

Nampa, ID

4 Michele HoffmanBullhead City, AZ

5Bresay DeFoorImmix Hair Gallery & Day Spa

Conyers, GA

6 Theresa DoranSunny Bunz Tanning & Nails

Republic, MO

7 Cindi PerkinsNail Naturale

Albuquerque, NM

8 Gary YbarraExclusive Nails

Phoenix, AZ

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9 Josi BaptistaMasters Educators

Beauty School

Twin Falls, ID

10 Mareea TorresDelano, CA

11My NuongKathy’s Nails

Vernon, CT

12 Tara Mansfi eldNorma Jean’s Nail Salon

Mission Viejo, CA

13Olenka WorleyVadone Tips & Toes Day Spa

Sierra Vista, AZ

14 Judith BoutcherClassy Nails

Hagerstown, MD

15 Tiffani CordozaB’ Polished Nail Studio

Lebanon, OR

16 Tarizmah JohnsonTrizzy’s Glam Studio

Rockford, Il11

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17Danielle BauchMaple Creek, SK, Canada

18 Vicki JensenContempo Salon

Nails by Vicki

Ann Arbor, MI

19Carisa HoltNails by Carisa

Las Vegas, NV

20Dana ColvinBeautiful You Salon

Pryor, OK

21LaToya ParkerNails 4 U

Miami, FL

22 Tessa JorgensenIowa School of Beauty

Sioux City, IA

23Hai NguyenExceptional New Nails Inc.

Ronkonkoma, NY

24Danyell O’BannonDany Glam Nails

Louisville, KY

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If you’d like to submit your own nail art for NAILPRO’s Portfolio, send an email to [email protected] that includes your name, salon, city and state along with

your high-resolution photos. We no longer accept photographs by mail. To see more Portfolio art, log on to nailpro.com.

25 Syreeta AaronNail Studio

Montgomery, AL

26Bri TieuRochester, NY

27 Stephanie Rae SchoolcraftCarver Beauty Academy

Charleston, WV

28Kayla DeFeoTan Yer Hide

Kittanning, PA

29 Tyna Quyen LuongMetroWest Nails & Spa

Orlando, FL

30 Courtney RathbunLori Ashley Salon

Binghamton, NY

31 Lynette TurnerThe Nail Oasis

Columbus, OH

32Kim TooheyLush Salon

Bradford, England

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Sculptural shoes: The trend took hold several years ago, and wom-en who could afford to wear works of art on their feet hobbled around on stilts that really could only be worn once. Fast-

forward to now, and though the craftsmanship is still very much in play, the statement shoe has become somewhat more wearable and—dare we say—functional. Though they’re still considered “high art” (look at those wedges and heels!), one needn’t take out a life insurance policy to wear them.

In addition to utility, these sky-high stunners offer a pedi-pretty form of nail art inspiration. Whether you take your cue from a buckle, strap, heel or sole, your nail art will do the walking ... er, talking!

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Creating the Cover Nails

Flowers are sprouting everywhere this season: in the garden, on denim and blaz-

ers and, of course, nails! So when nail pro Ann Chang said that fl owers were

her specialty, I knew this would be the perfect theme for our May cover. Instead

of incorporating only 3-D fl owers, I wanted these nails to be bursting with buds from all

angles, and requested that Chang integrate hand-painted fl orals as well. To my great

surprise, this master tech was a beginner when it came to hand painting. She practiced

all weekend long, watching YouTube tutorials, until she was practically a pro come Mon-

day’s photo shoot. You would never guess when looking at Chang’s exceptional work

that this was a fi rst for her! After the rest of the style team came in (hairstylist Giovanni

Giuliano and makeup artist Michelle Tabor-Ramos), we were ready to shoot—except for

one thing: The wardrobe never arrived! Thanks to art director Patty Quon-Sandberg, we

were able to pull options in a pinch. Finally done up in fl ora from tips to toes, photogra-

pher Cory Sorensen created a springtime outside feel to our very much indoor studio.

3Chang used a translucent magenta

acrylic at the very tip of the nail. She

then added glitter to give it texture.

2She wanted the extended stiletto

nails to have three colors at the free

edge, so she continued sculpting with

black acrylic.

1Chang prepped the model’s nails

and applied forms. Then she began

sculpting the free edge with yellow

glitter acrylic.

PhotographerCory Sorensen approaches his work with a combination of seri-ousness and humor. His work has appeared in magazines such as Shape and Men’s Fitness.

Nail ArtistAnn Chang is a 10-year master nail

tech who specializes in pink-and-

whites and 3-D nail art techniques.

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The Making of Our Cover:

Flirty Florals

7After affixing the 3-D rose with clear

acrylic, she attached two calla lilies

and a leaf to complete the nail.

6Chang came prepared with a few

pre-done 3-D flowers. She notes

that creating 3-D design elements in

advance is also a great time-saver to use

on clients in the salon.

5The next step was hand painting.

Using a dotting tool, Chang added

pink dots along the smile line. She then

painted white diagonal stripes at the very

tip of the nail to match the model’s shirt.

4Once the free edge was completed,

Chang capped the entire nail in

clear acrylic.

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Hair StylistGiovanni Giuliano uses his artistic vision to create looks for clients such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Vogue and Maybelline.

Makeup ArtistMichelle Tabor-Ramos cre-ates high-fashion makeup for celebrities, red carpet events, magazines and television.

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WORKSHOP b y C h e r y l C r o s b y

Refine your

pedi skills to

create flawless

feet and turn

up your

salon’s heat.

The Perfect Pedicure

Consult for the Result“It is so important to take care of our feet,” DeLong

says. “As we age, our feet start to deteriorate, and

regular pedicures will not only help the appear-

ance of our feet, but will also preserve the health of

our feet.” Be sure to talk

to your clients before a

pedicure services begins.

Discuss any problems

or concerns they might

have with their feet.

“Ask specifi c questions,”

advises DeLong. “What

do you currently like about

your nails and feet? Does

anything bother you, like

ingrown toenails, calluses,

etc?” This will help you

determine which treat-

ments will be most appro-

priate for your client.

During the consulta-

tion, you also need to

address any health issues

or concerns, including diabetes or pregnancy. “For

clients with diabetes, I cannot nip their cuticles and

I am very careful with their massage, using very

light and gentle pressure,” DeLong says. As for

pregnant woman, DeLong avoids massaging the

ankle area as this could trigger

labor. “It’s just something to be

cautious about.”

For a client who wants

stress relief or needs a

pampering pedi for tired feet,

soothe their aches and pains

and alleviate any tensions

through aromatherapy, mas-

sage and refl exology. “There

are many different pressure

points on the feet that can be

massaged to help improve

conditions, like back pain and

headaches,” DeLong says.

“The massage can range from

5 to 10 minutes depending on

what the client wants to focus

on during the pedicure.” Once

With summer just around the corner, toes are coming out of hibernation and warm, comfy

boots are traded in for strappy heels and sandals. Feet are fi nally free! And while cracked

heels and unpolished toes were unnoticeable throughout the winter, now they’re taking cen-

ter stage. Get your clients’ feet in tip-top shape and perfect your pedicure skills by following these helpful

tips from Julie DeLong, senior nail tech at Paul Kenneth Salon & Spa in Woburn, Massachusetts.

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the massage is completed, warm towels

are wrapped around each foot to further

enhance the spa experience. Incorporating

aromatherapy by using scented candles,

essential oils, fragrant lotions or salts can

also be very benefi cial and calming. Sooth-

ing scents to try are jasmine, lavender and

sandalwood.

If you notice extreme dryness or a client

complains of parched skin, try adding a

paraffi n treatment to her pedicure to seal in

skin’s moisture and restore the suppleness

of the skin. This add-on service will open

the pores and help increase circulation for

softer feet. “I pour paraffi n into baggies so

that it’s easier to apply and to remove,”

DeLong says. “It’s also more sanitary as

opposed to placing hands and feet into

a paraffi n bowl.” After letting the paraffi n

harden and cool for a few minutes, gently

peel the paraffi n wax off with a warm towel.

7 Steps to the Perfect Pedicure

You can’t just apply a coat or two of nail

polish and expect feet to look like they just

stepped out of the spa. A great pedicure

starts with a proper foundation.

1Start by soaking feet in warm water to

help with circulation and relaxation. De-

Long likes to add a coconut/mango mineral

bath to the water to help deodorize the feet.

2Take one foot out of the bath and pat

dry, then fi le the nails to achieve the de-

sired round or square shape. DeLong fi nds

that this is one of the most important steps

for her clients. If you are using a nail clipper,

be careful as you cut each nail and only do

so if the nails are too long to be fi led down

with an emery board. If the nails are cut too

short, it can cause an infection.

3Apply a few drops of cuticle remover to

each toenail and gently push back the

You can’t just apply a coat or two of nail polish and expect

feet to look like they just stepped out of

the spa.

MaeLing ParrishDean of Education

Midwest Regional Education Manager

Sandy CombsRegional Education Maganer

West Coast

Ghenna GonzalezDirector of Education

Latin America

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dead skin. Wash and clean each toe, then

use cuticle nippers to remove any excess

dead skin. Beware of how much you trim;

remember nail technicians are prohibited

from cutting live skin.

4Remove any imperfections on the nail

plate by buffi ng the surface with a 180-

grit buffer.

5Once the nails are fi nished, apply a

warm scrub starting just below the knee

and down to the tips of the toes to exfoliate

dead skin.

6Try not to use harsh metal tools on dry

or callused areas of the feet. Instead, use

a pumice stone, paying attention to each

client’s sensitivity, before rinsing the legs and

feet thoroughly with warm water.

6 Steps to Perfect Polishing

It’s fi nally time to paint those toes! Follow

DeLong’s secrets for long-lasting color.

1Just like an artist begins with a clean

canvas before she paints, so should you.

Apply cleanser on a lint-free pad to clean

the nail of any residuals left over from the

paraffi n wax or lotion.

2 Carefully apply a thin layer of base

coat to all 10 nails. This helps bond the

nail polish to the nail and smoothes the

surface for color. Many base coats also

contain nutrients that are vital to the health

of the nails.

3 Apply a thin coat of nail polish to each

nail and let dry for a minute or two, then

repeat. Painting on thinner layers of nail

polish will help it last longer compared to

applying one thick coat.

4 Don’t forget to top it off! Use a top coat

to seal in the color, help prevent chip-

ping and add a glossy sheen to the nails.

The top coat acts as a barrier, so advise

clients to apply it once a day for a longer

lasting manicure. (Retail opp!)

5 Don’t fret if nail color gets on the skin;

it’s easy to fi x. Simply use a clean nail

brush—one you might use for gel or nail art—

and dip it in a natural nailcare surface cleanser

to carefully clean around the nail bed.

6 To speed up drying time, try using a

quick-drying oil or top coat on each nail

before letting them sit for at least 10 to 15

minutes. The nails will be pretty dry at this

point, but it does take a good part of a day

for polish to fully dry. Applying polish in thin

layers will help it dry a lot quicker.

Cheryl Crosby is a freelance writer, author and blogger

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Nail Design: Tami Toft-Hobson

Average Time: 5 minutes • Suggested Price: $5 per toe

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Happy Feet

Take art to the toes

this summer when

feet are delightfully

on display.

Time to shed those close-toe

shoes that winter so cruelly

dictates that we wear and let

our toes wiggle freely. Toe art is becom-

ing a fashion accessory just as much as

handbags and jewelry, and to leave toes

bare is just plain passé. Talented nail artist

Tami Toft-Hobson from Manning, South

Carolina, offers a selection of designs to

boost an otherwise boring pedicure.

Bright watermelon nails are the perfect

choice for any picnic, while a simple and

sweet ladybug will appeal to even the

most hesitant nail art client. She’s even

incorporated a 3-D googly-eye option for

those seeking a more standout creation.

If the fi rst two designs are too sweet and

your client is looking for some sum-

mer sass, try the tropical French: The

rhinestone will catch the sun and the eye

of any passersby. For a quick service

upgrade, a simple fl ower will do the trick.

With all of these wonderful designs,

there’s no excuse for dull toes this

summer—so get out those fl ip-fl ops and

start creating some stylish pedicures!

Pam Minch hails from Parker, CO, and special-

izes in nail art. Her art has been featured in Sports

Illustrated and several other publications. She has

been a top nail art competitor, competition judge and

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Average Time: 15 minutes • Suggested Price: $10 per set

Intermediate: Lady Toes

Beginner: Plumeria

1Polish the big toenail black and the others red.

2Paint two white half circles. When dry, paint each

one red.

3Add black spots on the red half circles and on the

smaller nails.

4Paint either black or white eyes, or glue on mini

googly-eye pieces that you can fi nd in your local craft

store. Note: Apply top coat before gluing on eyes.

1Polish the nail bright pink.

2Paint white fl ower petals.

3Add green leaves, and paint black accents inside

the petals. Glue on a rhinestone in the center of the

fl ower. Finish with top coat.

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Average Time: 5 minutes • Suggested Price: $5 for both toes

French: French Tropics


Average Time: 7 minutes • Suggested Price: $10 for two toes

Advanced: Sweet Melon

1Polish the nail in standard pink and white for a French.

2Paint a white palm tree.

3Glue a rhinestone in the center of the tree.

Finish with top coat.

1Polish the nails green.

2Paint a red half circle. Outline it with white and light green.

Paint light green wavy lines out from the half circle.

3 Paint black and white accent lines on the rind. Add tiny

black dots in the red semi-circle. Finish with top coat.

BEAUTY FILE

Natalie & Vladimir ZolotnikCo-owners of Belava and remarkable husband and wife team.

What was your fi rst job ever?I was a toolmaker living in Belarus. —Vladimir

Who would you like to work with? Driven, enthusiastic people with compassion about the job they do. —Natalie

If you could be anybody famous, past or present, who would you be? Winston Churchill, except for his body. —Vladimir

What inspires you? People, their good heartedness and their desire and ability to move forward, no matter what it takes. —Natalie

What was your childhood ambition?To become a Navy engineer. —Vladimir

My favorite type of music is…Jazz. —Natalie

My favorite movie is… The Shawshank Redemption. —Vladimir

What is your most treasured possession?I’m not ashamed to admit it: my shoes! —Natalie

Describe your perfect day. It starts at 5:30 a.m., then skiing until I’m tired. —Vladimir

Are you a morning or night person?Night for sure; it takes me two cups of coffee to start the day! —Natalie

Describe the best set of nails you’ve ever seen.Rounded with clear acrylic and white tips. —Natalie

What’s your guilty pleasure? Chocolate. —Vladimir

I can’t discuss nails without… discussing the importance of sanitation and hygiene for manicures and pedicures. —Natalie

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SAVVY SALON b y M e g a n J a m e s

1 Girls of all ages are celebrated.

The spa offers separate service menus

for “Queens” and “Princesses,” using

water-based nail polish for a young girl’s

Kitty-cure and a custom massage lotion

to go along with the woman’s pedicure.

Organic products are available for children

and adults, with additional product choices

for adults. Both mommies and singles are

able to indulge and relax in the kid-friendly

environment; if a child’s service fi nishes be-

fore her mother’s, the little princess will be

led over to the Hello Kitty goodies that are

for sale or the Kitty Cafe, which sells baked

goods, teas, juices, pink lemonade and, of

course, organic Hello Kitty cupcakes.

2 This one-stop shop provides everything.

Nails, facials, hair and makeup—did

we mention the snacks?—are all available

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Kitty Spa menu includes

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There’s no mistaking where you are after

entering the spa: Hello Kitty’s face peers

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topping. But the salon doesn’t compromise

comfort for branding. Comfy pillows and

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The stylists and nail technicians have

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Think DifferentlyA CLIENT OF YOURS COMES INTO THE SALON FOR A BASIC PEDICURE.You know from your conversation that she’s about

to jet off to the Caribbean for some barefoot time

in the sand, but the soles of her feet are particu-

larly dry, and the deluxe pedicure you offer is

enough to turn even the toughest of soles into

baby soft skin. You mention that you offer a deluxe

pedicure for $20 more. What you don’t mention is

that the extra $20 will get her a smoothing paraffi n

treatment and a decadent sugar scrub. You keep

your sales pitch short because you don’t want to

appear pushy. Your client, only hearing the price

increase, declines the deluxe pedicure and leaves

your salon to fi nd a pair of fl ip-fl ops that will cover

up the cracked skin on her feet. You just lost out

on making a bigger sale. And, worst of all, your

client lost out on sandal-worthy feet.

Jordan Bowditch, marketing communications

manager at TrendSource, believes “upselling is the

easiest way to increase profi ts and drive revenue.

However, owners and

managers are chal-

lenged every day to

create an upselling

environment that

increases sales while

leaving the client with

a positive perception

of the transaction and

not feeling ‘sold to.’”

The key to achieving

a larger bank account

and happier clients is

to think of the upsell

not as a sales pitch,

but as an offer to help.

Your clients are sitting

in your chair because

you are the expert; tell-

ing them about add-on

services that would

solve their foot woes or nail dilemmas is one way

you can share your expertise with your clients.

Think of yourself as helping your clients get what

they want and need.

Since nail technicians are not mind readers, it

helps to ask questions in order to fi nd out what

type of treatment your client is most likely to pur-

chase. “Questions are the key to selling,” accord-

ing to Jeff Goldberg, owner of sales consulting fi rm

Jeff Goldberg & Associates and manicure enthusi-

ast. By asking questions, you’re showing an inter-

est in your client’s life and making the appointment

more personable—which goes a long way toward

making your upsell seem less like a hard sell and

more like advice coming from a friend. Most impor-

tantly, your clients’ answers can help you tailor

your upsell to their needs. If your client is attending

a wedding or heading to a beach party, you can

offer her an appropriately upgraded nail package

suited just for her.

Don’t forget to ask questions that go beyond

her weekend plans. Does she care for her own

cuticles? Does she fi le her calluses? Does she ex-

foliate her skin? “You want to know how people do

the things you offer,” explains Goldberg, “because

once you know what they do you can offer a bet-

ter solution.” If a client responds to your question

about her dry skin by saying she moisturizes her

feet with lotion, you can mention the benefi ts of a

mask, offering her a service that she will want to

add on to her basic pedicure.

The key to achieving a larger bank account and

happier clients is to think of the upsell not as a

sales pitch, but as an offer to help.

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IF YOUR CLIENT IS TOO RELAXED TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS, YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO UPSELL IS NOT LOST. To fi nd out what type of

upgrade she might be interested in, simply look at

her feet. Calluses, cracked heels and remnants of

nail art on her toenails all hint at what services she

would consider paying more for. “During a pedicure,

we look for guests with drier skin, guests who are

more mature, those guests that ‘purr’—this tells

us there is an opportunity to upsell to our deluxe

organic line,” says Marsha Power, owner of Garbo A

Salon & Spa in Austin, Texas. Finding those guests

that purr can be diffi cult when you’re concentrating

on their feet and not their faces. Since not every cli-

ent will respond the same way to an upsell—some

might purr, but some might roar—you need to learn

how to read a client’s behavior with a quick glance.

A client who seems frantic and spends most of

the appointment checking her watch is in a rush—

she’s not in the mood to hear about the 15 different

scents your mask comes in. For clients like this,

Goldberg suggests “skipping the attempt to upsell

altogether or making it very quick while acknowl-

edging that they’re in a rush. Otherwise, it seems

like all you care about is the sale.”

Distracted clients, meanwhile, make for very

poor listeners. If your client has her cell phone fi rmly

placed at her ear, she won’t be listening to your sug-

gestion that she add a callus removal to her basic

pedicure. Instead of trying to talk over the person on

the other end of the line, wait until your client hangs

up and focuses her attention

on the relaxation at hand. If

that doesn’t happen, plan

ahead for an upsell in the fu-

ture. When she’s at the cash

register, hand her a brochure

outlining your deluxe pedicure

and explain what the extra

cost will get her. Chances are,

she’ll ask for the upgraded

pedicure outright at her future

appointments.

Don’t mistake distracted-

ness for shyness; a client

who listens to what you have

to say but doesn’t add much

to the conversation is prob-

ably introverted and more

reserved than your average

client. Shy customers can

be put off by overly enthusiastic upsell attempts, so

Goldberg recommends you be gentle with them. “Be

aware of their body language. Back off immediately

if you see any hesitation from them. You don’t want

to make them feel uncomfortable and choose to go

somewhere else next time.”

The ideal client is relaxed. After sitting in your

pedicure chair for 10 minutes, most of your clients

will be stress-free, and this is the best time to start

upselling. According to Power, “Clients normally want

to relax, so asking them once you touch them tends

to work best. There is an ‘ahhhhh’ moment, and

it’s easier then to mention the upgraded versions or

additions that they can add to their services.” Donna

Marri, lead nail technician at Fox & Jane Salon and

Finishing Bar in New York, takes her cue from her

clients. “Most often the client will apologize for how

horrible her feet look. This is when I inspect her feet

and suggest the client upgrades her express pedi-

cure to a spa Ice Cream Pedicure.”

Read Your Clients

The key to achieving a larger bank account and happier clients is

to think of the upsell not as a

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THE WAY YOU DESCRIBE THE UPGRADES HAS A DIRECT IMPACT ON THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS WHO WILL ADD THESE SERVICES TO THEIR BILL. Fail to describe what the extra money buys her, and

you risk losing your client’s attention. Enthusiastically claim that the de-

luxe pedicure will be the best experience of her life, and you risk losing

your client’s trust. Always be upfront about how much each upgrade

will cost, but don’t let the dollar signs be the focus of your upsell. “We

like to avoid sticker shock,” says Power, “while still promoting and

explaining our extra services and cross-promoting other services from

within the salon/spa. When you don’t pressure, but you present the

options and perform them well, upselling comes naturally.” The nail

techs at Power’s salon keep their upsells short and simple. “We tell

them it’s $15 more and 20 minutes longer. People need a rest and a

break so asking them for $20 for an hour more is totally acceptable.”

If a client shows interest in the products on your shelves, take it

as a cue to talk about the types of products you use in your deluxe

pedicure. Marri does just this with her clients; she describes the

differences between the basic and the deluxe pedicure, going into

detail about the marshmallow mask and the scented scrubs. “Great

smelling and effective products sell themselves; you just have to talk

about them,” says Marri.

Sometimes a client won’t give you an opening to talk about your

upgrades. If the conversation is straying away from the services you

offer, one way to get it back on track is to mention what your other

clients are doing. Lincoln Murphy, managing director at Sixteen

Ventures, calls this social proof. The thought behind it is that if other

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the service. Mention the upcoming sandal

season and how your clients seem to be

anticipating the warm weather. Murphy sug-

gests nail techs use a simple script to keep

the conversation going: “‘I’ve been doing a

bunch of paraffi n treatments and foot masks

the last few days. Seems almost every one

of my ladies has asked for one of those treat-

ments . . . and I don’t blame them; they feel

great and really do put moisture back into

your feet.’” Then casually mention that you

have time between her and your next client if

she wants the upgraded treatment. “The real

key is ‘framing’ the upsell,” advises Murphy.

“Getting your customers to want it but not

selling them on it, getting them excited about

it.” Do this, and your clients won’t feel pres-

sured at all.

When it comes to upselling, silence really

is golden. Going on and on about the benefi ts

of your upgraded pedicure service will make

you seem either pushy or desperate. After

you give your brief upsell, be quiet for a mo-

ment, “even if there is an awkward silence,”

says Mike Johnson from Vexxt Marketing,

“because frequently the client will say yes.”

Keep talking throughout that silence, and you

risk losing the upsell.

It also pays to know when to quit. Touting

the benefi ts of your paraffi n treatment when

your client clearly doesn’t want it is a sure

way to lose business. If she continues to ask

questions about your upgrades and she’s

paying attention to your answers, keep on

selling. But if she seems bored, closed off

or hostile, drop the subject of add-ons and

let her enjoy what she’s paying for. And even

if your client is resistant to the idea of an

upgrade today, don’t forget that she might

consider one in the future. Some clients will

turn down an upsell if they don’t have the

funds in their bank account or extra time in

their schedule. To ensure your clients show

up for their appointments ready to indulge,

let them know about your pedicure add-ons

ahead of time. Advertising is an easy way to

get the word out to your regular clients about

all the extra services you offer. And since this

ad campaign targets your existing clients, it

doesn’t have to cost you money. Johnson

suggests taking your advertising digital. “A

simple email talking about a monthly featured

deluxe pedicure sets the stage for your cli-

ents’ appointment.” They’ll mention the add-

ons they’re interested in before they sit in the

pedicure chair, leaving you free to focus on

your clients’ complete relaxation.

When done right, upselling will increase

your profi ts, but you won’t know if you’re do-

ing it right unless you measure your success

rate. According to Bowditch, “You get what

you measure.” Monitoring the number of

your clients who add an upgrade onto their

bill shows whether you’re getting the upsell

right or whether you need to improve your

selling skills. Think of your offer to upgrade

as friendly advice and sell your client only the

services she needs. Avoid trying to manipu-

late or coerce your clients for the sake of extra

money, and your rate of upselling success will

soar—along with your profi ts.

Amy White is a freelance writer based in Ontario, Canada.



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One thing is certain when it comes to handwear

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NEVER TOUCHTHEMNAIL AND BODY SER-VICES WILL ALWAYS BE SEEN AS SKIN TO SKIN TREATMENTS FOR SOME, WHICH IS WHY MANY TECHNICIANS CHOOSE TO AVOID GLOVES ALTOGETHER WHEN WORKING ON CLIENTS.“I’ve been a licensed

technician and instructor

since 1998, and it’s been

my experience through the

years to not wear gloves

during pedicure services,”

says Cindy Heidemann,

owner, administrator and

instructor at ABC School of

Cosmetology, Esthetics &

Nail Technology in Lake in

the Hills, Illinois. “Students

are instructed in the proper

application of all chemi-

cals so that both they

and their clients are safe.

Unless there is a medi-

cal condition, it has been

our experience that our

clients do not like the idea

of the technician wearing

gloves.” Many techs feel

that as long as both the

nail technician and the cli-

ent wash their hands with

soap and water before the

service begins, gloves are

not necessary.

Can’t Live Without

ThemJUST AS THERE ARE THOSE WHO ARE AGAINST THE USE

OF GLOVES, THERE ARE ALSO THOSE WHO COULDN’T IMAGINE A SERVICE WITHOUT THEM. “I am 100 percent for using gloves, especially

for pedicures,” says Danielle Carr, owner of Nails by Danielle in Brandon, Florida. “I wear

them primarily for sanitary reasons, but I fi nd that it protects my own manicure as well. Filing

the nails and the use of chemicals, whether it’s polish remover or callus remover, are ways

to potentially ruin my own nails in the process. My clients love that I wear gloves, and I can’t

imagine doing a pedicure without them!”

Christina Monroe, owner of Love Those Toes Mobile Nail

Spa in Bowie, Maryland, agrees that gloves are a necessity

when it comes to protecting her most important asset and

the thing that helps to sell her services—her nails. “Pedi-

cures are my specialty and I always wear gloves when per-

forming them for my own safety,” says Monroe. “Although I

conduct a thorough pre-service consultation on each client,

feet can carry all kinds of germs, dirt and bacteria. There-

fore, I wear gloves to protect my nails and hands. After all, a

professional nail technician’s nails and hands should always

be in pristine condition. Otherwise, it becomes rather diffi cult

to market your services and gain new clients. In addition, my

hands are in water so often, wearing gloves helps prevent

swelling and wrinkling.”

Some nail technicians wear gloves for every service,

from a quick polish change to a pedicure. Included in this

bunch is Tricia Abreu, owner of Nail Artistry by Tricia in

Miami. “Wearing gloves is not only hygienic for my client

and me, but it also helps protect my hands, skin and nails

from chemicals used during nail services,” says Abreu. “On

several occasions I have tried to simply sanitize my hands

and my client’s prior to a manicure, but I have very dry skin,

and hand sanitizers tend to dry my skin even more. Wearing gloves while working, just as most

things in life, took some getting used to, but once I started wearing them regularly, it became

normal and I was able to perform my service perfectly.”

“Wearing gloves is not only

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but it also helps protect my hands,

skin and nails from chemicals used during nail

services.”

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WILLING TO TRY THEM, CONSIDER TESTING THEM DURING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF YOUR PEDICURE THAT INVOLVE HARSHER PRODUCTS SUCH AS

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that skin can easily and quickly absorb certain solvents, which may damage skin by removing

natural oils that lead to dryness and/or irritation, making it even easier for other ingredients to enter the body. Because of this, the EPA recommends

that nail technicians protect their hands with gloves made of nitrile, as latex and vinyl gloves are permeable to many nail products and do not offer

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?ARE GLOVES ENOUGH?Always inspect each client before performing any service—manicure or pedicure. Simply wearing gloves is not enough to protect you

or your clients from spreading bacteria and infections. Think of all the tools, polishes and footbaths that you are sharing. Complete a thorough consultation and do not perform a service on anyone who has open wounds or an infec-tion. Above all, always

sanitize your tools after each and every client.

Liz Barrett is an Oxford, MS-based freelance writer and editor.

Sometimes Yes, Sometimes NoWHILE GLOVES MAY NOT BE

NEEDED THROUGHOUT A SERVICE, THERE MAY BE CERTAIN CHEMICALS THAT

A TECHNICIAN DOES NOT WANT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH. Thus, they will leave

the gloves off and only don them when appropriate. “I wear

gloves when working with acrylics because my skin is

allergic to the dust,” says Jan Studesville, owner

of Just Nails in Madison, Wisconsin. “I also

wear gloves when fi ling fi berglass and gels to

reduce the dust on my hands. I don’t wear

them for manicures or pedicures. Lack of

good hygiene would be the only reason I can

think of for wear-

ing gloves during

those services.”

Most of the techs we spoke with who periodically wear

gloves, do so when they are applying products that are a

bit harsher, such as callus softeners. “I do not wear gloves

during pedicures or any other service in its entirety,” says

Melody Hand, licensed nail technician at Tickled Pink

Salon in Clayton, North Carolina. “I’ve been doing nails

since 1989 and have not had any issues arise from not

wearing gloves. I inspect my client’s feet prior to begin-

ning a service so I know whether or not I should continue

the service. I wear them during certain parts of particular

services, such as a callus treatment where solutions are

used to soften calluses. But other than that, I do not wear

them. I don’t like the feel of them on my own skin. Also,

a massage is very uncomfortable for the client when the

provider is wearing gloves. And I’m a tactile person, so

with gloves on I can’t feel what I’m doing.”

Still, other technicians fi nd that the products they use

are able to absorb better if they wear gloves. “I fi nd gloves

especially helpful during product application,” says Christy

Brown from N2U Mobile Salon in Richmond, Virginia. “The

gloves allow all of the product to be used on the client and not absorbed into my skin,

plus it provides ‘slip’ for the massage.” Brown notes that if she has a new client who

has broken skin, or if she has broken skin herself, she will use gloves. “Depending on

the type of service (medical versus spa pedicure) gloves can enhance the perception

of safety, or impede the idea of relaxation,” adds Brown. “As the service provider, it’s

up to us to determine the expectations of our clients, and balance those expectations

with both the client’s and our own safety. If I choose to wear gloves and the client

questions me, I say that I have a cut that I need to protect; no one has ever taken

offense at this reasoning as most of us know how uncomfortable a paper cut can be

if you get it wet.”


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WHEN COMING IN FOR A PEDICURE, CLIENTS HAVE THE OPTION OF SELECTING A STANDARD SERVICE OR ONE THAT’S MORE LUXURIOUS, TIME-INTENSIVE AND RELAXING.Make it an easy choice for them by creating a menu full of

decadent pedicures. While this certainly includes adding steps

to the service, such as a foot masque and extended mas-

sage, it also means creating a full sensory experience for the

client. Add a complementary beverage (something with fl avors

that are mimicked in the pedicure), fl ickering candles (electric

tea lights do the trick, too!) and a scented heat wrap to place

around the neck. Of course, all of the bells and whistles come

with a hefty price tag, so it’s important to make your clients

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GLORIA WILLIAMS, ALSO KNOWN

AS THE “FOOTNANNY,” BELIEVES

THAT PRESENTATION IS HALF OF

THE PEDICURE EXPERIENCE. Prep

your station prior to your client’s

arrival with a full pedicure basin,

foot scrub in one martini glass

and footnanny Citrus Foot Cream

in another, and serve your client

a refreshing beverage. Williams’

favorites are a tangerine martini,

tangerine smoothie or tangerine

hot or ice tea with lemon.

1Add enough foot soap to make

lots of suds.

2 Add orange and lemon

aromatherapy oils to the basin

(10 drops of each aroma).

3Soak your client’s feet for fi ve

minutes prior to starting the

pedicure. This gives the client time

to relax and enjoy the citrus aroma.

4Perform a complete standard

pedicure on your client. After

the cuticle work and exfoliating the

bottoms of feet, gently massage a

palm-size amount of your favorite

citrus foot scrub from the tip of the

toes all the way up to the knees.

Customize! You can add aroma-

therapy oils to 1/2 cup of fi nely

ground sea salt and sugar blend

combined with 1/2 cup of extra vir-

gin olive oil to make your own scrub.

5Rinse scrub off of legs and feet.

Remove the feet from the basin

and towel dry from feet to knees.

6Apply a quarter-size dollop of

footnanny Citrus Foot Cream to

each foot up to the knee and give a

relaxing fi ve-minute massage.

7Finish the refreshing pedicure with

polish in a bright summer color.

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The Marine SpaPedicure combines

oceanic elements like menthol,

marine botanicals and sea salts to

replicate a seaside escape. And

if the gritty sea salt isn’t enough

exfoliation, add on an intense

callus treatment: Before applying

the Cooling Masque (Step 5),

apply Sea Serum to calluses with

a plastic-back cotton pad. Wrap

the foot in a clean towel and let

sit for 5 minutes. Unwrap the foot

and run a foot fi le over callused

areas. Rinse and towel dry.

1Soak feet in a footbath with one

scoop of Marine Mineral Bath

for 3 to 5 minutes to cleanse and

soothe the nails and skin.

2Trim and refi ne the nail shape

and remove cuticles with

CuticleAway.

3Massage a scoop of Marine Salt

Scrub onto the tops of the feet

and leg up to the knee. Rinse.

4Spread a thin, even coat of

Marine Cooling Masque onto

the foot and ankle, and wrap the

foot in a warm towel for 5 minutes.

Place feet into the bath to soften

the masque, then wipe clean.

5Smooth Marine Hydrating Oil

from the foot to the knee and

massage into the skin. Wipe away

excess oil with a warm towel.

6Finish this refreshing pedicure

with pretty polish on the toes.

CND Marine SpaPedicure

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Massage!!!!Erin Abel

Leg massage and my pretty piggies when it is fi nished!Jennifer Boley

Color & pamperingMarria Yang

the massage and hot towels!Ashley Cabell

Being able to wear my pretty summer shoes!Cara Prewitt

Massage and perfectly polished!Paula Scorpio

I’m extremely ticklish so when I get a pedicure, I de-stress by giggling like a little schoolgirl.Liz Alvarado

Letting someone else do it for me. LolPatricia Ortega

The massage!Tiffany Smith

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5Things to KnowWHEN BUYING A PEDICURE SPA

Purchasing

a pedicure

throne is a big

investment—

one you can’t

take lightly when

it comes to your

business.

Take a cue

from pros who

will guide you

through the

process of what

to look for before

making that

big-ticket buy.

A PEDICURE SPA IS ONE OF THE LARGEST EXPENSES THAT A SALON OWNER CAN HAVE.

Strangely enough, it also happens to be a piece of equipment that is frequently pur-

chased based solely on price and very little research. This often results in downtime,

expensive repairs and premature replacement. The answer, of course, is taking the time

to educate yourself in order to make an informed decision, but what should you look

for? We have some suggestions on where to start.

The ExpertsWe gathered fi ve different perspectives to round out this article: a salon owner, salon

manager/nail technician, repair technician, distributor and manufacturer. Each of these

professionals had very strong—and similar!—feedback about how the pedicure spa

purchasing experience should go.

B y M e l i s a W e l l s

The Manufacturer: KAREN RAASCH, director of

sales and marketing, Continuum,

New Berlin, Wisconsin

salonpedicurespas.com

The Manager/Nail Technician: ERIN DRYWA, purchasing

manager, Renaissance Day Spa,

Fayetteville, North Carolina

therenaissancedayspa.com

The Repair Technician: BILL LINDLEY, founder of Spa

One Repair, Patterson, California

spaonerepair.com

The Salon Owner: HILLARY FRY, owner of

Solessence, Shorewood,

Wisconsin

solessence.com

The Distributor: CAROLYN COLLINS, regional

manager, Takara Belmont,

Downers Grove, Illinois

takarabelmont.com

w w w. i t s s o e a s y n a i l s . c o m

1Start with a light pink painted nail. Using the dotting tool, create a small dot and drag to the center to form petal.

What You Need: • For Rhinestones Only- Base Coat & Top Coat • Double Up - Detailing Brush and Dotting Tool • Light Pink Lacquer • Stripe Rite: Yellow, White, Azure Blue & Bright Pink

How To: Spring Bouquet Nail Art

2Repeat petal step 3-4 times in circular pattern to create a fl ower. Dot the center of fl ower using contrasting color.

3Create a colorful bouquet of fl owers by alternating striper colors. Allow to dry completely. Apply top coat to seal your fabulous nail art.

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Made in the

USAEDUCATING YOURSELF ABOUT WHERE YOUR

FAVORITE PEDICURE SPAS ARE MADE IS A

VERY IMPORTANT PART OF THE PURCHASING

PROCESS. “In my opinion, there is no substitute

for a pedicure spa that is built in the United States,

utilizing quality components from U.S. suppliers,”

Raasch says. “A lot of manufacturers claim their

spas are built in the U.S., but if you just do a little

digging, you’ll fi nd the spas are brought over from

China and are merely assembled here. It’s better

to buy four spas that are dependable than to buy

eight that keep failing.”

Bill Lindley, founder of Spa One Repair, offers

another perspective as someone who repairs

pedicure spas. “Getting [replacement] parts for

foreign-manufactured spas is nearly impossible.”

Lindley believes that even the quality of the metal

used in the chairs is something a spa owner

should research. “The metals that are used may

look sturdy, but they are really soft and when you

put a heavier client into the chair, it can actually

bend the frame.” A misshapen frame decreases

the life of a pedicure spa and can make it neces-

sary to purchase a replacement sooner than

you’re expecting.

YOU MIGHT THINK THAT YOUR BUDGET

IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR WHEN

PURCHASING A PEDICURE SPA, BUT THAT’S

ONLY HALF OF THE EQUATION.

The quality of the unit makes up the other

half. Thinking of your purchase in terms of value, as

in “How can I get the most for my money?” is more

effective than throwing caution to the wind by shop-

ping based on price alone. Karen Raasch, sales and

marketing director for pedicure spa manufacturer

Continuum, says that shopping “for the best spas that

you can afford—the ones that

are made with quality compo-

nents—will eliminate so many

problems along the way.”

Carolyn Collins, regional

manager at distributor Takara

Belmont, agrees that shopping

with value in mind is very un-

common. “When people come

into our showroom, about 80

percent of them are shopping on

price.” Collins says that the ma-

jority of people who come look-

ing to buy fall into one of three

categories: “They either want to

fi nd the cheapest unit possible; they have bought the

cheap unit and learned from their mistake and are now

looking for a mid-grade unit; or they haven’t done any

research whatsoever (coming in ‘cold’) and want me to

tell them everything about all of the pedicure spas.”

The danger of purchasing an inexpensive pedicure

spa is that you may end up with astronomical repair

costs later and when you least expect it. Pedicures

are huge moneymakers, and having one chair down

can be costly, never mind the price of getting it fi xed.

Erin Drywa, purchasing manager and nail tech at

Renaissance Day Spa in Fayetteville, North Carolina,

says, “Durability is huge for us. Our chairs run eight

hours a day, six days per week. [When one of them

isn’t working] our clients have a big problem with it.

When they’re paying $55 for a pedicure and can easily

go somewhere else for $25, you want everything to

work!” Besides the inconvenience incurred by the

salon and the clients, a broken chair takes away from

the relaxing spa atmosphere by injecting negativity into

the client experience.

Quality

“The ones that are made

with quality components

will eliminate so many problems along the way.”

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DesignTHE MOST OBVIOUS DESIGN ELEMENT OF A PEDICURE

SPA IS THE OVERALL LOOK, WHICH IS USUALLY WHAT

ENTICES A PERSON TO LEARN MORE. Everyone wants

a pedicure spa that complements the salon decor. Drywa

replaced the pedicure spas in her salons last fall, and the appearance of the chairs

was a high priority. “I wanted chairs that looked professional but sophisticated, and

nothing like the chairs in the mall salons where there are rows and rows of them.”

When replacing old chairs, it’s very important to either purchase one that fi ts the

footprint (the allotted space on the fl oor, where the old chairs sit) or make sure the

plumbing can be concealed. For new salons, Raasch has some suggestions: “Start

with one or two chairs, and as you get confi dence in the company and your clientele

grows, invest in different spas for different areas instead of buying 10 of the same

kind.” She adds that portable spas might be a good investment to use anywhere in

the salon, and that trying chairs in different price ranges can actually help determine

the clientele and assist with the menu.

Also important is the chair’s weight capacity and range of motion. “Some chairs only

support 200 pounds and others easily accommodate people who weigh 350 pounds

or more. You want a chair that is reliable and able to be comfortable for every height

and shape. A long range of motion (sliding forward and

back) will accommodate tall and short people,” says Raasch.

Hillary Fry, owner of Solessence in Shorewood, Wisconsin,

suggests sitting in chairs and taking measurements to check

ergonomics. “Especially with the use of more footbaths, the

distance between clients’ feet and where the technicians

need to sit is often way off. This can cause great discomfort.”

Check the footrests, too, she notes. “The footrests often

place feet in odd positions. It’s critical to consider ergonomics

for the health of the technician.”

The profi le of the chair can make a huge difference for

clients. Some chairs are hard to get in and out of because

they are so high off of the ground. Purchasing chairs that

have a lower profi le means that you can better accommo-

date older clients, disabled clients and children.

SanitationCLEANLINESS HAS ALWAYS

BEEN IMPORTANT, BUT THESE

DAYS CLIENTS ARE MUCH

MORE EDUCATED (AND OB-

SERVANT) THAN THEY USED TO

BE. They’re

making sure

that their

feet are

soaking in

spas that

have been

properly

cleaned.

When

purchasing

pedicure

spas, ask

lots of ques-

tions about

how easy they are to clean and

what kinds of product should be

used. Certain products can dam-

age some spas; in fact, the usage

of bleach actually voids out some

warranties. Ask the company a lot

of questions about sanitation; if

they can’t easily answer, con-

sider that to be a red fl ag. Keep

in mind that spas with multiple

jets are very time consuming to

clean because each jet needs to

be scrubbed and cleaned indi-

vidually. “Consider a no-jet tub,”

Raasch recommends. “They are

much easier to keep clean.”

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Do Your HomeworkEducation is the best tool to make an informed decision about purchasing

a pedicure spa. Start your research with these tips:

• Read nail trade publications and visit their websites to get the latest news and trends. • Speak with distributors to fi nd out what brands have proven reliable.• Attend trade shows, visit distributor showrooms and book a pedicure at a few salons

to try out different chairs. • Check manufacturers’ websites, Facebook and Twitter for more information and

customer feedback.• Ask your clients and fellow nail technicians what they would like and want

in a pedicure chair.

“The footrests often place feet in odd positions. It’s critical to consider

ergonomics for the health of the

technician.”

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For many years, I competed in—and won—international

nail competitions and I’ve been sponsored by several

companies. Every competition has a dizzying array of

variables: the rules, the country, the product, the judges,

two hands, one hand, the climate, the time zone. Th e

game is diff erent every time you step up to the nail

plate. Th at taught me a hell of a lot. Now I’m at a point

in my career to build on all that knowledge and

share it. So I’ve teamed up with Light Elegance

on a new acrylic line. Jim and I worked on

formulas, tips, fi les, brushes, liquids, powders to

make it tech- and client-friendly. Easy, fast, durable,

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way for me to compete. Th is time I think we all win.

You don’t have to be an “acrylic nail tech” or a “gel nail tech.” You do have to be a well-rounded, informed, professional nail tech.

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The ManufacturerMUCH LIKE ANY OTHER MAJOR PURCHASE, IT’S A GOOD IDEA TO MEET THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE HOW

EASY IT IS TO CONTACT AND INTERACT WITH THEM. A company with outstanding customer service can actually

add value to a purchase because, in a sense, you’re also buying security and confi dence that you’ll be treated fairly

when something needs to be resolved. “Knowing who manufactures your chair is very important,” Lindley says. “You

should know about the manufacturer and not just the company you purchase the chair from (if they are different).”

When researching a manufacturer, it’s important to ask the following questions:• Does the manufacturer have a strong history in the pedicure business?

• Does the manufacturer have a favorable reputation with salons and distributors?

• Is the company fi nancially secure (or growing, or downsizing)?

• How is the customer service? Is it accessible, or is it likely you’ll never hear from them again

after you make the purchase?

• Are the employees empowered to solve problems or do they have to go through layers of

management to get answers?

5Melisa Wells is a freelance writer and the salon coordinator at Nail Dimensions in Wheaton, IL.

Taking the time to learn about the different types of pedicure spas and the details about their manufacturer, quality, design, sanitation pro-

cedures and where they are made is the best way to make a smart purchase. Collins suggests that you don’t rush the purchase. If you go to

a showroom and discover that you need to learn more, listen to your gut. “Sometimes [my customers] leave, do more research themselves,

and then come back with questions.” Ideally, you want to have absolutely no regrets about your deal, and if you exhaust all resources before

placing your order, regrets shouldn’t come into play. As Drywa says, forewarned is forearmed. “With any high-end purchase for your salon,

you have to take so much into consideration and you can’t just go the cheap route on something like this because you get what you pay for.

[Pedicure spas are] your moneymaker, and you have to please your clients who want something they can’t get down the street.”

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FOOTBATH?Lurking in Your

B y I l o n a F r e n c h

IT’S FAR FROM HALLOWEEN, BUT THE CREEPY GERMS LURKING IN A DIRTY FOOTBATH ARE DOWNRIGHT SCARY.In fact, if a state board inspector came in and swabbed your footbath

after every client, you may be surprised with the results. What you

think is a “good enough” cleanup, probably isn’t.

“When it comes to cleaning and disinfection, we don’t want to do

OK,” says Doug Schoon, chief scientifi c advisor for CND. “We don’t

want to do good. We want to follow instructions exactly. If the manu-

facturer’s instructions are not followed exactly, you can’t expect that

it was properly disinfected.”

One of the biggest issues, according to Schoon, is that some nail

techs make up their own cleaning and disinfection routines rather

than following manufacturer or state board instructions. “Most peo-

ple don’t do enough if they make up their own procedures,” says

Schoon. For example, if your disinfectant’s formulation is too weak or

too strong, it won’t be effective, since the effectiveness is guaranteed

at only certain strengths. Leaving the solution in the basin for too long

or short of a time can also be harmful. “Too short of a time might not

kill all the organisms. Too long of a time, you can start to corrode the

insides of your tub and create little microscopic pits where the bacte-

ria can begin to grow faster.”

Learn how to deter icky germs from

invading your pedicure equipment.

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Wherever you create conditions

that are conducive for bacteria to grow,

they’ll grow. “Same with plants,” says

Schoon. “If the conditions are right

and the plant has plenty of fertilizer, a

place to grow where it’s happy, warmth

and moisture, it will grow. [Bacteria]

also needs those four things to at least

survive and then, if conditions are right,

they begin to multiply.”

How quickly germs in your footbath

multiply depends on the condition (i.e.,

how much food they have and the type

of organism it is). Some tend to grow

quickly while others grow slowly and

build up over time. “Bacteria can begin

to grow to concentrations that could

cause a transmission of infection pretty

quickly, within a day or two certainly,

in a pedicure throne,” says Schoon.

“That’s why, even between clients, the

chairs really need to be properly cleaned

and disinfected to prevent the transmis-

sion of bacteria.”

What, exactly, are the scary things

skulking in an untidy footbath? We

mentioned bacteria, which is one pos-

sibility. The others are fungi and viruses.

“Fungus and bacteria are living things,”

says Schoon. “Viruses are not living

“Bacteria can begin to grow to concentrations that could cause a transmission of infection pretty quickly, within a day

or two certainly, in a pedicure throne.”

A. EPA registered liquid disinfectants used in the salon:

i. must have the words ‘bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal’ and ‘hospi-tal’ on the label. ii. must be mixed, used, stored and disposed of according to manufac-turer’s label instructions. *It is against Federal Law to use an EPA registered disinfectant con-

trary to its label.

iii. must be prepared fresh every day and replaced immediately when the solution becomes visibly contaminated.iv. are ineffective when proper cleaning is not performed before use. v. requires complete immersion in the correct amount of disinfectant for 10 minutes after cleaning of all visible residue. Complete immersion means enough liquid to cover all surfaces of the item. Note: If the disinfec-tant manufacturer’s label requires a different immersion time for soaking, you should always follow the label’s instructions. vi. Spray disinfectants are for cleaning surfaces only and are not ade-quate for disinfecting tools and pedicure equipment in the salon.

B EPA registered hospital “one-step” cleaner/disinfectants may be used

for disinfecting pedicure equipment if:

i. they are EPA registered, hospital, bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal

and have the words ‘one-step’ on the label.ii. tools and equipment are first cleaned of large amounts of residue.iii. are used exactly as described by the manufacturer’s instructions.

C All bottles and containers (other than the original manufacturers’

container) containing any disinfectant must be properly labeled listing

the contents, percentage solution (concentration) and date of mixing.

D Surfactant chelating detergents break down residue from pedicure

products and are effective in hard water. Hard water contains calcium

and magnesium ions, which can inactivate disinfectants and create resi-

due films that are difficult for ordinary detergents to remove.

E All brushes used to remove visible debris from the footspa, tub or

basin must be properly cleaned and disinfected between each use.

F You must record the time of each cleaning procedure in the salon ped-

icure cleaning log. Keep a log available to show clients. It demonstrates

that you regularly clean and disinfect your pedicure equipment to ensure

that the customer is protected.

G Read and follow the instructions provided with the pedicure equip-

ment to ensure proper use.

Source: International Nail Technicians Association

Additional Information About Disinfectants and Detergent Cleaners

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Non-whirlpool foot basins or tubsThis includes basins, tubs, footbaths, sinks

and bowls—all non-electrical equipment

that hold water for a client’s feet during

a pedicure service.

After every client:

1Drain all water from the foot basin or tub.

2Clean all inside surfaces of the foot basin or tub with a clean, disinfected

brush and liquid soap and water to remove all visible residue.

3Rinse the basin or tub with clean water.

4Refill the basin with clean water and the correct amount (read the label for

mixing instructions) of EPA registered hospital disinfectant. Leave this disinfecting solution in the basin for 10 minutes.

5Drain, rinse and wipe dry with a clean paper towel.

At the end of every day:

1Drain all water from the foot basin or tub.

2Clean all inside surfaces of the foot basin or tub with a brush and liquid soap

and water to remove all visible residue.

3 Fill the basin or tub with water and the correct amount (read the label for mix-

ing instructions) of the EPA registered hospital disinfectant. Leave this disinfecting solution in the basin for 10 minutes.


One of the most neglected steps in cleaning and disinfecting stand-alone pedicure tubs and basins is the disinfecting soak, as salon workers are oftentimes “too busy” to allow the

disinfecting solution to work for the full 10 minutes between clients, or techs sometimes try to cut costs by diluting the disinfecting solution. “Inadequate sanitation and disinfection of the pedicure tub spreads fungus and bacterial and viral infections,” says Alison Till Harris from Belava in Canoga Park, California, which offers pedicure tubs with dis-posable liners. “Clients using the same tub after an infected client take home all preceding clients’ infections combined.”

Harris admits that learning the proper techniques for disinfecting a stand-alone basin, as written by the California Board of Barbering & Cosmetology, for example, is not an easy task. “The rules are some-times confusing and are hidden inside of paragraphs of regulations, and require serious revision to create simple, clear instruction on proper care of footbath in pedicuring,” she says.

To help techs get a handle on proper sanitation and disinfection techniques, we’ve provided NMC/INTA instructions below. Be sure, however, to check your state board’s rules and regulations for proper techniques, as each state has its own guidelines.

Instructions for

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things. They highjack other cells to create their living spaces,

so to speak. A wart virus would invade and live in your skin tis-

sues, whereas the bacteria or fungal organism will actually get

into your skin tissue and begin to live between the cracks and

crevices of them and even break down the tissue so that they

can fi nd a place to grow. They can live just about wherever the

conditions are right and where they can multiply and divide.”

Bacteria, fungus and viruses can all be transmitted by sur-

faces in the salon. Viruses can cause many kinds of diseases,

including the fl u, but bacterial and fungal organisms tend to be

more prevalent in footspas. The majority of dangers that people

are exposed to in footbaths include organisms that grow on

toenails or live on the skin.

Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is one infection caused by fungus.

The most common symptom is cracked, fl aking, peeling skin

between the toes or on the side of the foot. Oftentimes, nail

techs don’t detect the infection prior to putting the client’s foot

in the bath because a proper consultation was not done. “Many

nail techs have the client put her feet in the footbath without

looking at the feet fi rst,” explains master nail technician Vicki

Peters. “Before any pedicure is performed, the tech should

gently handle the feet and look at the tops and bottoms of the

feet and in between the toes while asking the client if she has

any issues, is diabetic or has any sensitivity or numbness. Ask

how the client wants her nails clipped and what she wants to

achieve with her pedicure. Discuss polish colors and then soak

the feet.”

Let’s say one of your clients that received a pedicure had

athlete’s foot, left the salon, and then you did not properly clean

and disinfect the foot basin. Can you guess how likely it is that

the next person will get that infection? Schoon explains how an

infection like athlete’s foot gets transmitted: “If someone just put

their foot down on the carpet and I put my foot on that carpet

an hour or so later, I’m probably not going to get a fungal infec-

tion unless I have a little cut on the bottom of my foot,” he says.

“Five people can walk across that same fl oor or carpet and only

one person might get a fungal infection because they had a

small entryway in the bottom of the foot; a small abrasion, cut or

tear where the organism could get inside and start colonizing.”

Most organisms that spread at the salon are called “oppor-

tunistic.” If there’s an opportunity, like when skin is broken, they

will grow. “They don’t necessarily burrow into your skin,” says

“Many nail techs have the client put her feet in the footbath without looking at the feet fi rst.”

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Instructions for

Pedi ThronesWhen it comes to cleaning and disinfecting pedicure thrones, follow instructions to a T and you have nothing to worry about. Skip a step or make up your own procedure, and you are, even unintentionally, putting clients’ health in jeopardy.

“It’s troubling because a small fraction of professional nail techs really clean the whirlpool baths correctly,” says

master nail technician Vicki Peters. “What they don’t realize is that the jets need to be removed and washed with a

brush and soap and water, and placed in the bath while it is being properly disinfected in between every pedicure. The

other thing that is not always done correctly is the mix ratio of the disinfection solution that is put into the whirlpool

bath for disinfection. It needs to be correctly pre-mixed for the amount of gallons the bath holds to be effective. Some

just pour a small amount into it and don’t run it for 10 minutes.” For older whirlpool units, Peters recommends peri-

odically cleaning out the pipes with a bio fi lm cleaner.

“Even though a pedicure spa is considered pipe-free or pipeless, this does not dismiss the fact that the unit

still needs to be properly sanitized and disinfected,” says Dawn Holz, president of Milwaukee, Wisconsin-

based European Touch. “Any moveable part within the tub area must be removed and properly sanitized

and disinfected. Most state boards require an EPA registered disinfectant; many [techs] are just using a

household cleaner!”

To help clear up any confusion you may have about disinfecting your pedi spa, we’ve provided instruc-

tions on page 156 from the Nail Manufacturers Council (NMC) and International Nail Technician’s Associa-

tion (INTA). Be sure, however, to check your state board’s rules and regulations for proper techniques, as

each state has its own guidelines.


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Whirlpool footspas and air-jet basins

After every client:

1 Drain all water from the basin.

2Scrub all visible residue from the inside walls of the basin with a brush and liquid soap and water. Use a clean and disinfected brush with a

handle. Brushes must be cleaned and disinfected after each use.

3 Rinse the basin with clean water.

4 Refill the basin with clean water and circulate the correct amount (read the label for mixing instructions) of the EPA registered hospital disinfec-

tant through the basin for 10 minutes.


At the end of every day:Remove the screen and any other removable parts (a screwdriver may be necessary) and then:

1Clean the screen and other removable parts and the area behind these with a brush and liquid soap and water to remove all visible residue and

replace properly cleaned screen and other removable parts.

2 Fill the basin with warm water and chelating detergent (cleansers designed for use in hard water) and circulate the chelating detergent

through the spa system for 5–10 minutes (follow manufacturer’s instruc-tions). If excessive foaming occurs, discontinue circulation and let soak for the remainder of the 10 minutes.

3 Drain the soapy solution and rinse the basin.

4Refill the basin with clean water and circulate the correct amount (read the label for mixing instructions) of the EPA registered hospital disinfec-

tant through the basin for 10 minutes.


6Allow the basin to dry completely.

At least once each week:

1Do not drain the disinfectant solution. Turn off the unit and leave the dis-infecting solution in the unit overnight.

2 In the morning drain and rinse.

3Refill the basin with clean water and flush the system.

T he following procedures are recommended for cleaning and disinfecting all types of pedicure equipment with moving parts, including whirlpool units, air-jetted basins and pipeless basins. In all cases described below, we recommend using an EPA registered hospital liquid disinfectant that describes itself as a bactericide, virucide and fungicide. Always record the time each cleaning procedure is performed in the salon pedicure cleaning log.

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Pedicure Equipment

Schoon. “So if your feet are healthy,

you’re likely not going to develop a fun-

gal infection simply because you step

on a fungal organism.”

On the other hand, if a client has a

fungal infection on the bottom of her

foot and gets a pedicure, and the nail

tech fi les her foot with an abrasive fi le,

now the fungal organism is “in” the

abrasive fi le. “If the next person sits

down in the chair and a tech doesn’t

bother cleaning the abrasive fi le and

just starts fi ling on her foot, that tech is

actually creating microscopic trauma

to the bottom of the foot and can force

that organism to go into the skin,” says

Schoon. “It’s like she’s planting it in her

foot. That’s why it’s so important, espe-

cially for abrasives, to not reuse them

unless they can be properly cleaned

and disinfected.”

Also, you may not realize it, but

when you remove a client’s shoes and

her feet look a little dirty, she might ac-

tually be transporting fecal material into

your footspa. “Some of these people

are incontinent, some people walk bare-

foot, some people have pets; they bring

contaminated feet to the tub and then

you circulate it in the tub,” says Robert

Spalding, DPM, president of Medinail

Corporation with a private practice in

Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Fecal mat-

ter carries E. coli. We know how bac-

teria, such as E. coli, can get into the

tub, but what happens once it’s there?

During a pedicure, as you exfoliate a

client’s skin, a substrate (or foundation)

builds up on the foot basin walls. “It’s

like a lattice for things to attach onto,”

explains Spalding. Keeping that surface

squeaky clean is a two-part process

and the only way to keep clients safe.

“We’re talking about physical removal

of scum, and then we’re talking about

When it comes to clients, don’t be afraid to talk to them about how your services are sanitary and safe.

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Source: International Nail Technicians Association

After every client:

1Drain all water from the basin.

2Remove impeller, footplate and any other removable components according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

3 Thoroughly scrub impeller, footplate and/or other components and the areas behind each with a liquid soap and a clean, disinfected

brush to remove all visible residue, then reinsert impeller, footplate and/or other components.

4Refill the basin with water and circulate the correct amount (read the label for mixing instructions) of the EPA registered hospital disinfectant

through the basin for 10 minutes.


At the end of every day:

1Fill the basin with warm water and chelating detergent (cleansers designed for use in hard water) and circulate the chelating detergent

through the spa system for 5–10 minutes (follow manufacturer’s instructions). If excessive foaming occurs, discontinue circulation and let soak for the remainder of the 10 minutes.

2Drain the soapy solution and rinse the basin.

3 Refill the basin with clean water and circulate the correct amount (read the label for mixing instructions) of the EPA registered hospital

disinfectant through the basin for 10 minutes.


At least once each week:

1Do not drain the disinfectant solution. Turn off the unit and leave the disinfecting solution in the unit overnight.

2 In the morning drain, rinse and wipe dry with a clean paper towel.

exposing it for a long enough period of

time to hypochlorite, which is a typical,

recommended product that acts as an

antibacterial/antifungal.”

It’s imperative that the skin that has

stuck to that “lattice” on the basin wall

be manually removed. “When the skin

is exfoliating and you have surfactants

in the water—which are basically de-

tergents and/or whatever kind of soapy

product that you put in the water—

those all bind up and stick on the wall.

They have … an ionic charge that sticks

on the wall,” explains Spalding. The

scummy, cell-ridden materials must be

physically removed from the wall, and all

the surfaces must be exposed to hypo-

chlorite. “There is an affi nity for surfaces

with this kind of sticking material and if

it’s not physically removed, then you’ve

got a problem. That includes the insides

of the tubing. It includes the impellers

and the surfaces of the tub.”

Set Clients at EaseNow that you know how the bacterial

and fungal organisms can invade and

stick to your footspa and basin, it’s easy

to understand why proper cleaning

and disinfecting of equipment is so im-

portant. And when it comes to clients,

don’t be afraid to talk to them about

how your services are sanitary and safe.

“Clients are really, really afraid of

this,” says Schoon. He recommends

helping clients regain confi dence in the

salon industry by talking about how nail

technicians today are trained to take

precautions and uphold the highest

cleaning standards.

“Right now large numbers of people

that I speak to, who don’t work in the

industry, are afraid of pedicures and

wouldn’t go to get a pedicure—the

people who aren’t afraid have nail tech-

nicians they can trust, who really give

them reassurance and show them their

pedicure log books and show them all

the things they do and really go out of

their way to ensure that those chairs are

clean,” says Schoon. “If nail technicians

understand that and really take this

responsibility seriously and speak to the

client about these issues and reassure

them, it’s going to do the whole industry

a big favor.”

Ilona French has been an industry professional for

more than 17 years. She also launched the beauty

column, VenusVixen.com.

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IT’S EASY TO SEE HOW PEDICURES CAN SEEM LIKE THE OFT-NEGLECTED STEPCHILD OF THE SALON WORLD.

Covered up for half the year, toes are rarely in the spotlight that brightly shines on fi ngertips. And despite the exploding

popularity of nail art, it’s unusual to see Pinterest boards and nail blogs dedicated to polished feet.

But there are also few pleasures quite as gratifying as a well-executed pedicure. When the shoes come off and a

client sinks her tired feet into a warm, sudsy tub, the “ahhh” that follows is far more rewarding than a seasonal trend. With

summer nearly upon us, now is the time to reinvent your pedicure services: whether that means investing in new equipment,

learning different massage techniques or working on your salon’s upselling skills. To start you off, we’ve rounded up some

of the best fi les, scrubs, lotions, treatments and more in foot care—so when toes do get their moment in the spotlight,

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FILE UNDER FABULOUSGet rid of calluses and dry skin with top-notch foot fi les.

Innovative Beauty Concepts

Super-Pro Files are ergo-

nomically designed to safely

transform dry, rough skin into

healthy, smooth skin, and

come in coarse, medium and

fi ne grades. 800.344.3299,

innovative-beauty.com

Checi Nickel Foot File works to

get rid of calluses and dry skin.

Available in six different styles,

the fi le can be used with or

without water to accommodate

any service. 323.728.2999,

checi.com

Backscratchers Septifi le

Stainless Steel Foot File can

be paired with easy-to-remove

Septifi le Replaceable Grit

Abrasives that come in a

variety of grits for custom-

ized filing. 800.832.5577,

backscratchers.com

Mehaz Professional Foot File

System includes a sanitizable

stainless steel foot fi le and

10 replacement pads, with

extra large pads for faster fi ling.

800.347.7456, spilo.com

Tweezerman Pedro Callus

Stone features quality ceramic

stone with a rough side for re-

ducing calluses and a fi ne side

for smoothing skin. Best used

on moist skin. 800.645.3340,

tweezerman.com

Star Nail International Star Pro

Stainless Steel Pedicure File

provides a fi rm grip for tackling

calluses. As part of a new intro

kit, the fi le comes with 180-

and 80-grit disposable fi ling

papers so that new abrasives

can be used with each service

for guaranteed cleanliness.

800.407.7797, starnail.com

NSI Endurance Files are

available in varying levels of

grit. They shape and defi ne the

sidewalls of the nail with the

fi le’s straight edge, and refi ne

the cuticle area with the half-

moon edge. 877.354.8130,

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SCRUB-A-DUBLuxurious scrubs slough off imperfections for fl ip-fl op-worthy feet.

Keyano Champagne and Rose

Scrub utilizes grape-derived

enzymes and fruit acids to gently

remove dead skin cells and

calluses, resulting in younger,

smoother skin. 800.800.0313,

keyano.com

Nordic Care Sea Salt Scrub has

a unique, creamy consistency

that warms the skin upon ap-

plication in order to increase

blood circulation while eliminat-

ing dead skin; essential oils of

lavender and eucalyptus soothe

the senses. 877.588.3700,

nordiccare.com

OPI Aha Foot Scrub incorpo-

rates natural water-dissolving

crystals, AHAs, vitamins, green

tea extract and OPI’s Avocado

Lipid Complex to slough away

calluses and reveal softer skin.

800.341.9999, opi.com

INM Nature’s Pedicure Exfoli-

ate Scrub is a custom blend

of all natural vitamins, minerals

and essential oils designed for

exfoliation. It draws out impuri-

ties and removes dead skin cells,

leaving feet clean and ready for

detoxifi cation. 800.541.9838,

inmnails.com

Bio Sculpture Apricot Kernel

Scrub utilizes botanical

oils, apricot kernels, pumice

and urea for heavy-duty

exfoliation. 800.770.4493,

biosculpturegel.com

Jessica Cosmetics Zenspa

Purify Enzyme Scrub uses

a blend of papain and mixed

fruit acid complex to exfoliate

dry, rough calluses, corns and

dead skin. The scrub can be

used on the entire body as well.

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BANISH BUMPSKick calluses and fungus to the curb with these powerful treatments.

Set-N-Me-Free Aloe Foot

& Callus Rub breaks down

calluses for effi cient removal

and infuses skin with nutrient-

rich moisture for a relaxing,

soothing pedicure treatment.

800.221.9727,

set-n-me-free.com

Flowery Callus Liquidator

features a gentle formula that

effectively softens calluses,

leaving feet silky smooth and

ready for sandals. It comes in

16-ounce and 4-ounce bottles.

800.347.7456, spilo.com

Mr. Pumice Callus Termina-

tor removes calluses quickly,

particularly when paired with

Mr. Pumice bars, and has an

invigorating peppermint scent.

800.783.9969, mrpumice.com

ProLinc Callus Eliminator

uses a fast-acting formula to

penetrate deeply into skin, re-

moving the toughest of calluses.

800.776.5462, prolinc.com

OmegaLabs USA Fungus

Treatment is a topical treatment

containing FDA-approved undec-

ylenic acid that treats fungus on

both natural and artifi cial nails.

No more hiding feet in closed-

toed shoes! 800.783.9969,

omegalabsusa.com

SpaRitual Farewell Helps Fight

Fungus is a powerful antibacte-

rial and antioxidant that helps

prevent the spread of bacteria

and fungus. The all-natural

formula soothes the skin and

cuticles with neem seed, tea

tree oil and lemon biofl avanoids.

818.988.2228, sparitual.com

Footlogix Rough Skin Formula

contains an anti-fungal agent

and moisturizer that cures

itchy, scaly and irritated dry

skin prone to fungal infections.

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CREAM OF THE CROPThe refreshing scents of summer are encapsulated in these pedi-perfect moisturizers.

Gena Foot Treatment Creme

uses peppermint, lavender and

menthol to soothe clients’ feet,

leaving skin smooth and ultra

conditioned. 323.728.2999,

genaspaproducts.com

The refreshing fruit ingredients

in the Cheeky Fruits Foot Set

from LCN revive clients’ tired

feet and legs for summer. The

yogurt concentrate in Dragon

Fruit Foot Gel provides intensive

moisture and nutrients, while

the Dragon Fruit Prickling Ice

Spray revitalizes. 800.866.2457,

lcnusa.com

CND SpaPedicure Marine

Cooling Masque combines

soothing ingredients like sea

extracts, mineral clay and

botanicals to invigorate tired feet.

800.833.6245, cnd.com

Dermelect Runway Ready

Luxury Foot Treatment is

enriched with natural soothers

argan oil and shea butter, anti-

infl ammatory arnica, moisture

locking hyaluronic acid, and

exfoliating hydroxyl acids to

repair and nourish worn-out feet.

888.693.3763, dermelect.com

The age-defying Young Nails

Lomasi Pomegranate Creme

produces long-lasting, intense

moisture with relaxing effects

to heighten any spa experience.

800.777.9170, youngnails.com

Cácee Sheer-Butter Body

Cream moisturizes skin without

leaving an oily residue. A perfect

addition to hand and foot mas-

sages, the cream is available

in 10 spa-worthy scents.

800.951.6245, caceeinc.com

Christina Forever Young Pam-

pering Foot Cream contains

high levels of shea butter and

deodorizing ingredients to soften

skin and eliminate foot odor.

With eucalyptus and tea tree oils

keeping feet free of itchy scales,

your clients’ toes will be pedi

ready in no time!

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FEET TREATSSpoil your clients with must-have pedicure accessories.

Light Elegance Gel Pol-

ishes are created specifi -

cally for shimmering summer

pedicures. Three gel polishes

and three glitter gels come

as part of the Light Elegance

Pedi-Kit, which also includes

an application brush, Mani-

Cure gel, AirBond, Top Gloss,

cleanser, a Pedi-Light, two fi les

and a foamie. 800.275.5596,

lightelegance.com

HandsDown Soak-off Gel Nail

Wraps allow nail techs to easily

wrap toes for gel polish removal.

With a fl exible material that fi ts

both big and small digits, you’ll be

able to perform a polish change

in no time. 800.438.8594,

grahambeauty.com

Kupa U-Power Pedicure

Sanding Bands are barrel

shaped with inner cloth sleeves

that allow for wet environments

and are used with the EASYOFF

Mandrel. The single-use

bands come in a pack of 25.

800.994.5872, kupainc.com

Keep clients’ feet warm, comfy

and clean with Pedi-Sox, an

original design that allows

moisturizers to absorb better

while extending the pedicure

experience. 888.536.1577,

originalpedisox.com

Burmax 8 Piece Pedicure Set

has everything you need for a

professional pedicure. The set

includes a pair of pedislippers,

toe separators, a nail brush, foot

fi le, foot fi le/rasp, and 4-inch

toenail clipper, all conveniently

bundled in a vinyl storage pouch.

800.645.5118, burmax.com

Cuccio Naturalé Pedicure

Collection features three

detoxifying salt soaks, a cuticle

remover, an exfoliation scrub,

a callus remover, purifying

masque, massage lotion, heel

treatment, and pedicure starter

kit—everything you need to add

a luxurious service to your salon.

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Corn CareCorns typically appear on top of or in

between toes; they’re a type of callus that

forms due to a person’s underlying bone

structure, reports Jacqueline Sutera, a

doctor of podiatric medicine and surgery

in private practice in New York and New

Jersey. They frequently occur among

those who have hammertoes, where the

joints and bones are contracted, and are

often caused by shoes that are too tight or

adjacent toes that divert into each other.

“You can have corns without hammertoes,

but corns require friction or pressure to de-

velop,” she adds. “There’s a biomechanical

reason for them, and predisposition also

factors in. If family members have them,

you’re prone to them as well.”

Corns manifest as thickened skin that

is sometimes swollen, red or painful and,

unlike calluses, they often have a central

seed. Eliot Ghatan, a dermatologist in pri-

vate practice in Brooklyn, New York, points

out that they’re part of the body’s defense

mechanisms against undue pressure, and

because feet can change their shape over

the years, age can increase the likelihood

of these unsightly bumps.

In fact, Nia Terezakis, MD, a clinical

professor at Tulane University and in private

practice in New Orleans, wryly calls corns

“birthday presents,” because as people get

older, bones tend to grow spurs that press

against skin, and corns develop to protect

against this pressure. “Corns and calluses

often appear on the joint of a toe or on

the side of the big or little toe, and they’re

Corns, calluses and warts...oh my! Unfortunately, quite a few unsightly lumps and bumps can appear on your

clients’ feet—and though it’s not up to you as a nail tech to treat them, it does help to know what you’re deal-

ing with. In this month’s Nail Clinic, we determine some of the most common skin-compromising concerns

that you’ll run into at your salon and delineate their causes, symptoms and treatments so that you can protect the

safety of your clients and yourself.

NAIL CLINIC b y T r a c y M o r i n

Learn the differences between common lumps that may

appear on the feet of your clients.

Things That Go Bump

• Calluses form on the bottom of the

foot; corns form on the top of the

foot and between the toes.

• Approximately 65 out of 1,000

people are affl icted with calluses

or corns.

• Corns or calluses affect more than

twice as many women than men.

• Of the 100 HPV types, about 60

types cause warts on areas such as

the hands or feet.

• HPV lives in the body’s epithelial

cells, fl at and thin cells found on the

skin’s surface and in certain parts

of the body.

*Sources: Richard M. Allen, DPM; WebMD

Corn, Callus and Wart Facts*

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ill-defi ned; they don’t have a sharp border,”

she notes. “But when they cause pain, they

can be a real problem. If your feet hurt,

you’re disabled.”

Treatments for corns can involve

over-the-counter medications, but Sutera

advises against these, since they contain

acids that can eat away at surrounding

healthy skin. Padding the area or wearing

orthotics are safe, noninvasive options.

In the most advanced cases—if the toes

have become rigid—surgery can fi x the

underlying cause (contracture of the toes).

“If the toe has corns but is still fl exible, it’s

not typically as painful, but as it pro-

gresses, a rigid deformity can occur where

the toe is locked in position and doesn’t

move very well,” explains Sutera. “We

can reverse this surgically with a routine

procedure that takes about 15 minutes,

removing a small portion of the knuckle

underneath the corn.”

Terezakis advises her clients with less

severe cases to fi le down the skin with

an emery board every day or purchase

a battery-operated fi ling instrument to

smooth problems such as corns and

calluses. Before starting any at-home treat-

ment, though, Ghatan recommends a doc-

tor’s visit not only to correctly diagnose the

issue, but also to allow the doctor to shave

or fi le down the skin so that the problem

can be corrected more quickly.

Callus ConcernsRebecca Baxt, a dermatologist in New

Jersey and New York, notes that though

calluses and corns both relate to thick-

ened skin, calluses differ from corns be-

cause the latter often have a central core.

Calluses appear on the soles of the feet

and, though they are usually larger than

corns, the two can look the same. Like

corns, they’re a protective mechanism of

the body and caused by pressure. When

the foot doesn’t have enough cushioning

for the propelling of steps, an extra pad

forms to cushion the bone underneath,

says Sutera. The pad can become thick,

infl amed and very painful.

If the source of pressure is removed,

calluses can heal naturally, but the process

typically takes a while, says Ghatan.

Instead, clients with calluses should see

a medical professional who can do a

medical-grade skin-softening treatment

and shave down the skin. Orthotics or

pads to cushion the toes and prescription

keratolytic cream with urea or lactic acid to

soften and remove tough skin might also

be helpful.

But how should you approach this com-

mon thickened skin in the salon? Nail techs

often feel a responsibility to ensure clients’

feet leave the salon soft and smooth, but

they shouldn’t do anything that’s beyond

their scope of practice like digging into the

Calluses appear on the soles of the feet and,

though they are usually larger than corns,

the two can look the same.

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skin, which is never OK. For clients with

calluses, Sutera advises techs to simply

perform a light fi ling with a pumice stone

or foot fi le, making sure the implement is

the client’s own or 100% sterilized; the

client can repeat the process at home after

showering a few times per week. Clients

who are elderly or who have vascular/

circulation problems, diabetes or thin skin,

should never perform at-home treatments

or receive in-salon care for corns or cal-

luses; they must remain under a doctor’s

supervision because of their increased risk

of infection.

Wart-RohWarts may appear as just another unsightly

bump on the skin, but they shouldn’t be

taken lightly. Warts can be highly conta-

gious and often spread in high-traffi c areas

like gyms or salons. Plus, they stick with

a person for life. “Warts are caused by a

virus and we have no cures for viruses, no

100% treatment,” says Terezakis. “Even if

you burn, freeze or cut them off, they may

come back.”

These viruses get under skin and create

their own blood supply, eventually causing

warts, which often have a caulifl ower ap-

pearance, says Sutera. “I’d tell nail techs

not to treat these clients and send them

to a doctor so you don’t put yourself or

your other clients at risk, because the

virus can be spread through foot tubs or

instruments,” she advises. “Warts need

to be treated and clients shouldn’t self-

diagnose!” In-offi ce, a medical profes-

sional can shave down the skin, treat with

a salicylic acid-based medication, use

freezing techniques or lasers, or surgically

excise the wart. But, again, viruses attach

to a person’s DNA, so in times of stress or

when the immune system is lowered, warts

can return.

Often, says Terezakis, even doctors

can’t tell if a growth is a callus, corn or

wart until the skin’s surface is pared down.

With warts, paring down is a necessary

fi rst step before applying medicines for

removal (this allows the medicine to reach

the active part of the wart). “Warts have

blood vessels that go up vertically and curl

down like spaghetti, so we’ll see whirls

of tissue that make a mosaic,” she ex-

plains. “When you trim down a wart, you

see a structure, whereas after paring

down a callus or corn, you fi nd smooth,

even material.”

Hence, when in doubt, it’s a good

idea for a nail tech to refer a client who

has any suspect bump on her skin to a

doctor. The issue could be something

more serious, such as paronychia (a skin

infection), bone spurs or even skin cancer.

“Any problem a nail tech sees should be

referred to a doctor,” emphasizes Baxt.

“Nail professionals aren’t equipped to

deal with medical skin issues.” You and

your clients should never overlook an

abnormality on skin; encourage a medical

professional to diagnose and treat the

issue appropriately.

Tracy Morin is a freelance writer and editor based in

Oxford, MS.

You and your clients should never overlook

an abnormality on skin; encourage a

medical professional to diagnose and treat

the issue appropriately.

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add 3 to10 drops of Aromatic Spa Drops. Soak

the client’s feet for 10 minutes. Scrub feet with

a brush, clip and fi le toenails.

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ankles and calves until absorbed. For lasting

fragrance, add one to two drops of Aromatic

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5Remove the moisturizer from the nails

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Things That Go Bump

1Corns frequently occur among those

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A. TrueB. False

2Which of the following clients should

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A. The elderlyB. Those with poor circulationC. DiabeticsD. All of the above

3Shaving a callus, corn or wart with a

razor can be done safely in a salon by

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A. True B. False

4Calluses form on _____.

A. The top of the footB. Between toesC. The bottom of the footD. None of the above

5Warts are highly contagious.

A. TrueB. False

6_____are a protective

mechanism of the body

and are caused by pressure.

A. CornsB. CallusesC. WartsD. Both A and B

7Which of the following may

lead to corns?

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C. Poor biomechanicsD. All of the above

8 Even after removal, warts can return.

A. TrueB. False

9Warts are caused by_____.

A. ProteinsB. BacteriaC. VirusesD. None of the above

10Corns manifest as skin

that is_____.

A. SwollenB. RedC. ThickenedD. All of the above

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