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For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to do something special, caring and giving to those in need. I’ve struggled with ideas that would really make a difference along with ideas that would be just so so. Through my years of being a Salon owner, I’ve done food drives, volunteered my […]

When Fall has arrived for us in the Beauty Industry, it means it’s time to begin getting ready for the Holiday Season. I can remember when I had my Salon, I would use the 1st day of Fall as the day to make my list of all that needed to be done for a successful

There are many conversations on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in questioning what we as Salon owners and/or Technicians can do to “up our game” in the Pedicure room. For many of us, it is more about the fluff and buff, the pampering and the Louis Vitton Nail Polish. However, be gentle about these subjects because

Whenever I present to the Students at the schools I am affiliated with, I always hope for them to learn at least “1” thing from my presentation. What is so great about presenting at the schools, is the complete obvious lack of interest most of the students have in learning about feet. The rolled eyes,

A public holiday or day of festivities held in honor of working people FUN FACTS The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5th, 1882, in New York City In 1884 the first Monday of September was selected as the “Labor Day Holiday” A PERSONAL NOTE There are so many people I know who

TEENS are more likely to be aware of the care needed regularly for their teeth, skin, eyes and bodies, but few understand the importance of caring for their feet. Since TEENS are visiting our Salons beginning as young as the age of 12…..We, as Foot Care Specialist need to educate them. THERE’S NO TIME LIKE

Tinea pedis is a dermatophyte infection of the feet. Tinea pedis is the most common dermatophytosis because moisture resulting from foot sweating facilitates fungal growth. Tinea pedis may occur as any of 4 clinical forms or in combination: Chronic hyperkeratotic Chronic intertriginous Acute ulcerative Vesiculobullous Chronic hyperkeratotic Causes a distinctive pattern of lesion, manifesting as

Researchers have found 421,000 units of bacteria on the outside of the shoe, including E. coli, meningitis and diarrheal disease; Klebsiella pneumonia, a common source for wound and bloodstream infections as well as pneumonia; and Serratia ficaria along with a rare cause of infections in the respiratory tract and wounds. The common occurrence (96 percent)

The story behind ShowaFlops   Showaflops started as a solution to a hairy problem. The founders of went to visit their daughter’s dorm room for the first time which, included a stop at the bathroom/showers. When they noticed the floor of the shower they recoiled in horror. There were hairballs, dirt, and mold all over.

Pedicure or Pedi Cure is noted in the dictionary as “cosmetic care of the feet and toenails”. In Latin, “pedi” or foot and “cure” or care translates to “care of the foot” History tells us, it was the French who first introduced the “Pedicure”. There have been a lot of conversations lately about what to