Footlogix Blogs

As the world’s first and only Pediceutical® foot care line, we often receive questions about our products, their usage, and benefits. In this blog post, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions to help you better understand Footlogix® products and their applications.

As we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes, like our hair changing color to grey, or aches and pains showing up in places that never hurt before, and our feet are no exception.

As a professional in the industry, you understand the importance of offering your clients the best care possible. One of the key aspects of a thorough pedicure is cuticle care. Footlogix® Cuticle Softener & Conditioner is designed to make this process smooth and efficient. In this guide, we’ll walk you through our professional 4-step Footlogix® Cuticle Service to ensure your clients leave with perfectly hydrated cuticles.

Traditionally, pedicure services begin with a warm foot soak to soften the skin and prepare for exfoliation and nail care. However, the waterless or soakless pedicure is gaining popularity for both clients and salon owners/technicians.

There are so many ways to send a little love to mom for Mother’s Day. Our specially curated gift guide features top Footlogix® products, including some new additions that promise to deliver unmatched care and results.

We’re thrilled to introduce not one, but two groundbreaking additions to our lineup. After years of dedicated research and developing multiple prototypes, we are excited to finally unveil new products that we are truly proud of.

International Women's Day started off as a project by women, for women. We sat down with Footlogix® founder, Katharin von Gavel to find out what success looks like to her and what advice she has for young women eager to make a name for themselves.

SPA for Footlogix® represents the Strategic Partner Advantage Network. It's not just a term, it’s crafted for passionate professionals dedicated to foot health. With hundreds of items dedicated to our partners, the SPA Network boasts a space where education and marketing merge.

Diabetics suffer from many complex issues that make the feet more susceptible to damage and infection. With over 540 million adults in the world living with diabetes, it is a time to remind ourselves of the many challenges associated with this chronic condition and how it can affect the care and concern we bring to our services.

Think about what make you as a customer decide on a purchase. Is it the packaging? The smell? The size? The price? At the end of the day, a lot of our purchases are based on whether it is a need, want or both. Sometimes it’s as simple as the most convenient path to get to the result.

With social media best practices constantly changing, it can be difficult to determine how to position your salon/spa or clinic to followers and interested customers. Here are three tips to get your started.

Learn more about our professional cuticle products in this blog post and how to incorporate them into a service.

Maybe you or your patient are pregnant and want to know how to manage foot conditions during pregnancy. This article suggests several ways to manage your foot condition if pregnant and lists and explains the potential benefits of foot care for pregnant women.

Fungal infections in the feet are a common issue that affects millions of people annually. While skin and nail fungus are both caused by fungi, read how they differ in several ways, including their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Three words - longer lasting service.  Read about some of the biggest reasons why many are switching to a soakless service.

Many people don’t realize it, but our feet and heart health are deeply connected. With February being American Heart Month, we wanted to share information regarding this connection and tips to keep them both healthy and happy.

Hidden within our socks and shoes is a powerful structure that can transform how we connect to our posture and movement. Read 4 tips for taking care of your feet and for kickstarting a healthy foot lifestyle.

A great way to create the ultimate relaxation and experience for your clients is with service add-ons. In particular, you could create a more luxurious experience with our Footlogix Massage Formula and quartz massager. This could include introducing Gua Sha into your service. Click to read more.

The nail cuticle is one of the most commonly misunderstood parts of the nail. Lear more about our professional cuticle products in this blog post.

Diabetes has a significant impact on the skin of the feet and lower legs making regular pedicures a necessity. Ready why it is important to pay attention to the health of your skin and nails when you are a diabetic.

Nothing means summer like family trips to the beach and long walks in the sand. There is something healing when we connect to nature and move our toes in the sand. Read six benefits to going barefoot on the beach and exercising your feet in the sand.

We sat down with Canada’s first spa just for men, Bodé Spa. We got their take on the industry today and asked them to offer their best advice for the aspiring nail technicians and salon professionals in a niche market. Read to learn what owners Daniel Francoeur and Aharon Trottier have to say.

Due to its unique design, the Footlogix® Professional Stainless Steel Foot File is one of the most effective and highest quality implement tools on the market that is safe for all clients. Read on to learn what makes the Footlogix Professional Foot File a must-have implement for any foot care professionals kit.

Although men still make up a small portion of salon customers, their numbers are growing, especially in the 18-34 age group, a global market research group said.   Learn a few tips to better serve the male clientele and understand some of the unique foot conditions they may present with.  

If given the choice, many professionals and most clients will naturally reach for the Footlogix® product designed to treat the most severe dry skin symptom—deeply cracked skin and heels. Learn common dry skin symptoms, the root causes, and how to choose the formulation sure to deliver maximum hydration and transformational results.

Professional pedicurists know that it’s not always possible to solve every client’s foot issues in a single service . Regular professional foot care plus consistent at-home maintenance is truly the best way to achieve and maintain the transformational results.

There are benefits in offering a variety of options to your clients that fit their needs. Fortunately, offering clients a soakless service doesn’t mean clients must sacrifice results. Read on to learn who can benefit from a soakless service and the Footlogix® process for delivering superior results—water-free.

A common foot condition which highlights the need for professional foot care is foot fungus. While foot fungus is common and treatable, it’s often hidden behind other common issues, like extremely dry or peeling skin.

The Footlogix® range of highest-quality, professional implements enable foot care professionals to deliver the complete Footlogix® transformational experience from heels to toes.

The most common client foot complaint is dry skin. Learn about the causes of dry skin to effective ingredients and treatments.

Calluses and corns make it difficult to walk without pain. What can you do to stop corns and calluses from forming?

Everything a foot care professional needs to deliver a transformational pedicure—in a convenient kit.

Exceptional customer service involves active listening. The best foot care professionals are excellent listeners.

Stay connected with your clients during times of closures and the inability to book in-person services in this blog

Deliver superior foot care with Footlogix® tools. Follow the 3R’s: Recognize, Recommend and Refer in your service.

Can’t make it to the salon? It’s time we practice self care!

Footlogix® provides foot care professionals yet another way to increase their retail sales.

Do your legs frequently feel heavy and tired? Are your feet often sore? Learn why, as well as some tips and tricks for treating tired legs and sore feet.

If your daily foot care routine doesn’t include the Footlogix® Daily Maintenance Formula…it should!

The search for the very best foot care products ends with Footlogix®.

Must-know foot care tips for men. Click to read more.

What causes heavy, tired legs and the best treatment for them.

We all want healthy, soft, attractive and pain-free feet. What makes a pedicure product effective? Read on...

Urea is a safe and highly effective ingredient for foot care. Learn why and how it is used in foot care.

Footlogix gets overwhelming positive response. Nearly 25,000 technicians attend this webinar series.

Everything you need to know about athlete’s foot and how to get rid of it

This blog provides excellent information on the best callus removing ingredients, tools and products for those stubborn calluses.

Get healthy, beautiful feet with Footlogix® with the help of these top 7 tips for everyday foot care

What causes cracked heels? How can you fix them? Get your answers here.

Removing dry skin on the feet is more important than you may think. Read on to learn why, as well as the most effective products to get rid of dry skin on the feet.

Three Rs for Transformational Results from Footlogix®

Why Footlogix® mousse formulas deliver transformational results compared to conventional foot creams

Smelly feet can be an issue every season. Find out how to keep your feet healthy and odor-free.

Touted as one of the most influential professionals in the industry, Katharin von Gavel has a tête-à-tête with Melanie Kopeiken

Use casual yet effective conversation to guide clients to the perfect Footlogix® treatment, while adding value to your pedicure service. Blog features three such examples.

A successful salon pedicure is more than just pretty feet. Here's what to look out for during your next pedicure.

Six do’s and don’ts for safely and effectively servicing diabetic feet

Choose the correct Footlogix® product to deliver the best result.

Typical weather in a region plays a notable role in the condition of the feet.

Foot fungus: Easy to get but not fun to have. Footlogix answers top five questions about this common foot condition.

Meet Nikki Fraser - CMP®, CPod, Footlogix Educator/Business Development

There is a rising need, for more than one reason, to deliver soakless pedicures while maintaining the same client experience. Here's how.

From Nicki Minaj to Bethanny Frankel, LA based celebrity nail tech & Footlogix lover, Merricures' calendar is packed with celebrity appointments. Read his amazing story here.

As much as returning customers and their loyalty matter to you, acquiring new customers is just as important that will take your business to the next level.

Yes! And here's why...

Rose shares her experiences as a spa owner and offers her best advice for aspiring nail technicians and salon owners in the industry.

It’s not uncommon to hear professionals use an incorrect term simply because the correct term is so commonly misunderstood by clients. Here are seven such terms.

It's true - only one in 20 people are male clients visiting a salon. Here's how you can make simple tweaks to your pedicure services to grow your male clientele.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to actually walk in someone else’s shoes? To get a glimpse of another person’s life from where they stand?  Well you are in luck!

Pedicures have evolved from ancient Egypt to modern day. Learn how lifestyle changes have impacted foot care needs.

Making the Most of Winter Sports with Footlogix. Whatever you need to do to enjoy some exercise this season, make sure you take the right steps to prepare your body.

Whether you are a client or a technician, here is all you need to know about Diabetic feet.

Like it or not, it’s time to say sayonara to sandals and farewell to your favourite flip flops for another season.

Clients visiting your salon, spa or clinic are serious runners and their feet will make or break their goals of this sport.

Back to School is a Great Time to Boost Your Pedicure Business!

Over the past 10 years, there has been a significant increase in the population of seniors over the age of 65.

That just shows how popular flip-flops are in North America and around the world. However, they can cause damage to your feet when worn all the time.

We are seeing more clients who are over 65, who are living with chronic illness and – more diabetics.

We would like to start off the New Year with a post focussed more on the business side.

When considering which products to use for which season, it is important to understand what each product is and how it works.

Learn about the benefits and pitfalls of barefoot beach walks in this blog post.

This is largely due to high fluctuations in blood glucose levels that cause damage to blood vessels and lead to lower limb circulatory problems.

With Spring comes an increase in energy and vitality along with a lift in mood, a feeling of moving forward.

Now is a good time to look at your business and decide where you would like to be in one year’s time and then set realistic goals which will lead you there.

Here are some tips for mothers while getting ready for the new school year.

If your kids have been accepted into college and have their major and financial aid sorted, they must be itching to get their bags packed. But are you 100% ready?

What does Fall mean for the skin of our feet?

5 foot care tips to move from sandals to closed shoes.

So you have big news! You recently learnt about a new product. Your staff and you have tried it and found the results to be amazing.

Is the Pedicure Industry changing too quickly to keep up?