Professional Blogs

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Three Rs for Transformational Results from Footlogix®

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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?