hi guys. i'm a retired manicurist from the 80's and 90's. i learn a lot from your channel, as gels and electric files were not around back then. anna's passion for natural nails reminds me of my own. i find it so healing to work on people. by the way, MSL's feet look superb for a runner. they are so well maintained.
I am a person who wants to do their own nails, because there is no one like you. So, would love to see traditional pedicure. Your the best, Regards, Kelly
OMGosh! Love❤️LOVE this pedicure video!!! I skipped thru b/c I'm getting ready for work (nail tech) but am definitely going back for ALL the details. PLEASE tell me more about the pedi chair! Hardest part of my job is getting those feet high enough to comfortably work on. Ergonomic safety is hard to balance sometimes. BTW, I do enjoy all your videos & terrific explanations!!!!
Hi Anna and MSL. I love watching your videos. I m not a nail technician but have always done my husband’s and son’s pedicures. Nowadays it’s only my husband that I spoil with a pedicure and leg massage. I love doing pedicures
In my old salon (SoCal) I did dry pedicures using a recliner set up on a riser. It was a much cheaper option than a throne or your chair. I also used the OPI spa line and wrapped the feet in individual hot towels for a couple minutes after the scrub and it really helped to "melt" the scrub off. As a bonus the heat soothed my older clients with arthritis and/or edema! Now I live in Virginia, which frowns upon e-files touching the natural nail.☹️ I'd love to see your version of a dry pedicure with cuticle softener!
I have to say the risers freak me out. Heavier people or people with reduced mobility would have hard time with this set up no? I also worry about slipping and sliding on the slippery surface With my set up I tell people to sit on the chair and then kick their shoes off. Way more hygienic and less risky After the pedicure I either put their sandals on for them when their feet are still up or hand them their socks and lower the chair so they can put on their shoes when still sitting in the chair.
@@TheSalonLife I did move the recliner down to the floor for a couple of clients. It wasn't the best situation for sure, just the cheapest for a beginner in a small town. I've had my eye on a similar chair to yours for a couple years... just need to come up with the money first!
Yes, more pedicure vids please. Would love for you to review more ped products such as scrubs or masks, cream. This part of nail tech education is so lacking. Greatly appreciate this video!
I enjoy watching your channel so much! The educational aspect alone has been well worth my time. Your product reviews are very valuable. I just used your affiliate link to place an order for Dazzle Dry products. Thank you for inspiring me to give it a try!
Have you ever tried the Gehwol Soft Feet Scrub? That's my favorite. It has jojoba wax beads, sugar, and bamboo. The bamboo of course doesn't dissolve, which you may not like. But my process for removal is: wrap each foot in a hot towel, give each foot some gentle squeezes and use the towel to start to release the particles from the skin, and use the same towel to remove as much of the extra scrub as you can. Then I do the same to the other foot which gives the first foot a couple moments to air dry. Then I go in with a clean dry towel to gently wipe off any excess particles. Wiping them off with that dry towel when the skin is not as moist is really helpful, I find!
Hi Anna, I’m a DIY’er and would love you to do a pedicure using cuticle remover. BTW what’s the instrument called that you used to clean the nail side wall? Great content, learning so much. Love from Australia❤️
Hi Lorraine. Thank you so much for the feedback. The tool used for the sidewalls is called a pedicure excavator and we also use a pedicure curved nail rasp. Hope that helps! Thanks! - MSL
Loved watching this to help me drift off to sleep. As always your advice and knowledge teaches me something new, thank you 🤍 One day I would love to have those specialised podiatrist efiles with the added dust extraction on the handpiece 😍 Making these investments in equipment of high quality and that lasts you 10+ years is important. I've had to learn the hard way to be more gentle when performing pedicures (my poor mother letting me practice on her before I touched a client). These videos will pass on essential information that is missing in beauty school. Thank you Anna and MSL!
I'm learning how to do my own nails, but my toe nails are just kinda ugly rn and I have learned so much from your channel about my hand nails so here I am for my toes to get the same royal treatment :)
What do you prefer in toenails, gel polish or polish? I recently get gel polish on my toenails (I loved the result) but I don't know how healthy it is to do it regularly.
Cosmetologist +30yrs. I do manicures and pedicures for hospice patients. I would love to see an elderly client with thick or brittle toe nails. Also, how to identify nail conditions and at what point do you stop the service and recommend a doctor? I also do fiberglass wraps for repairing cracks over the nailbed.
Hello Jaime, I have more info in this video: ua-cam.com/video/OINK7s7WiY4/v-deo.html Basically my job as a pedicurist is to help the client maintain the health of their feet and correct cosmetic issues. Many people, especially elderly sadly suffer from medical conditions like fungal infections, or very thickened nails, in that case I am not able to help them because that is outside of my scope. I refer them to a podiatrist or a foot care specialist. Hope this helps.
Hi Anna. Thank you for your channel! I have a question about pedicure. I have onychogryphosis on 7 of my toes. My nails are thickened and ugly looking. Dermatologist said it is not due to fungus but due to tight shoe ware, and it is irreversible. The only thing is to file the nails flat. Is it possible to learn how to file these thickened nails yourself at home? Would really grateful for your input! /Arina
Not really for hands but for the hard skin around the nails which can be problematic for some people. Here I explain how I use it 3 simple habits that will transform your nails (for the better!) ua-cam.com/video/8LXeYtTG8OU/v-deo.html The links to the products are in the description box of that video
Where can I find someone in my area that does as good a job as you? Many salons in strip malls have people working who don't speak English and want to cut, cut, cut cuticles, and are rather rough.
Hello, I am very interested in doing elderly and disability clients, do you have a video showing the tools you use and their uses. I am a reflexology specialist in Australia, thank you.
I am interested in a pedicure with cuticle remover. I’m a do-it- myselfer 😊 I think I may have damaged my nails by removing the cuticle to hard. I have ridges showing up in my manicure with DD even though I used the Transform😢
HI Luciadance, MSL here, I have ticklish feet and I have never had an issue nor has the efile been uncomfortable on the toes. This is of course just my experience. I hope my answers helps. Take care, MSL
Very nice to hear a calming sound backround while u are massage madam, i'm a new here for ur channel, watching from philippines, am very interesting to watch ur some videos
Hello Amanda! I can only provide cosmetic advice and fungal infections are a medical problem. Please check out this video from a medical professional ua-cam.com/video/k28da833g_w/v-deo.html
I feel totally relaxed after that massage 😔. I hope MSL did too, he's got nice feet by the way. I'm not a professional so it was nice to see I'm doing the right things when I do my pedicure, even if I'm not quite so precise. Thank you x
Hi Lori, it's totally the one from the link. The blue band means medium. The pictures on Erica's site are a little deceiving. It's the Small Tapered Barrel in medium. :) They are excellent bits.
What about cutting senior's toe nails? They are SOOOOO thick. Please advise... Current tactic is cutting after shower (softer). She won't go to podiatrist.
Hi CL. Very often the thickness is due to fungal infection and we can’t work on any nails that unhealthy or seem unhealthy. So I suggest going to podologist or podiatrist. I provide cosmetic treatments for healthy nails/feet only.
Do you have a very bright lamp recommendation that is not a uv lamp? I'm not a nail technician, I just have a hard time seeing. Currently using a battery operated head lamp 😂😂😂!
Ah, I see! That lamp is a regular light or UV. Not both at once :). The slimline lamp I use in my manicure table and the pedicure cart is the best. Very nice and bright and doesn’t create shadows. Are you looking for something wireless?
@@TheSalonLife we recently downsized and I'm still trying to figure out where the best space is for mani pedis but I think the best option is probably a floor lamp with a small footprint, not wireless.
The Emulsion. I use it for massage. I do add oil though for a bit better slip. 1 pump of Emulsion and when that absorbs a bit I add 1 pump of oil and I continue with massage
Not a fan of the LED part. There is no such a thing as a "universal lamp" no matter what lamp manufacturers are telling you. I will make another video about it.
Do you have clients that are extremely ticklish? I've always wanted to get pedicures but I absolutely can't stand when people touch my feet, I had to go to an orthopedic surgeon when I was having bone issues due to a sports injury and it took all my concentration to hold still. Heck, I can't even touch certain parts of my own feet without mentally steadying myself because I'm that stupidly ticklish, it drives me nuts. Is it awkward if a client declines the massages or other bottom-of-feet activities?
I think the very ticklish clients just don't come in for pedicures. I have couple people who are a little ticklish but a firm hold usually helps. I don't think it's weird at all for someone to skip the skin buff or massage or anything. In fact I do have some people who skip the massage because they are busy and can't sit still. I don't mind at all and I don't think it's weird. Also like I mentioned, some people don't like scrubs and I would ask if they want it. We all have preferences.
![Gentle, Simple Pedicure Explained [Watch Me Work]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ducuD91PRKw/mqdefault.jpg)
Yes please do a pedi without an e-file! I am not a nail tech but, I want to learn for home pedicures 💕
hi guys. i'm a retired manicurist from the 80's and 90's. i learn a lot from your channel, as gels and electric files were not around back then. anna's passion for natural nails reminds me of my own. i find it so healing to work on people. by the way, MSL's feet look superb for a runner. they are so well maintained.
The giggle at 0:40 made my day. 😆😁
Let me get back to the remainder of the video.
Licensed nail tech in Fl here, I am beyond thankful for you and your fantastic content. Thank you!!!
Awww! Thank you kindly! If you have any questions please ask :)
My cuticles look and feel amazing, because of you! No longer cutting just my glass pusher and afterwards oil. Thank you so much.
I am a person who wants to do their own nails, because there is no one like you. So, would love to see traditional pedicure.
Your the best,
Regards, Kelly
Yes, more pedicure videos. This was relaxing and informational! Where is your salon located….just in case I may (someday) be in the area 🥰
Omg yes, more pedicure videos please! Would love more scrub testing as well!
My favorite scrub is KBShimmer sugar scrub in the pink sugar scent. So good!
OMGosh! Love❤️LOVE this pedicure video!!! I skipped thru b/c I'm getting ready for work (nail tech) but am definitely going back for ALL the details. PLEASE tell me more about the pedi chair! Hardest part of my job is getting those feet high enough to comfortably work on. Ergonomic safety is hard to balance sometimes. BTW, I do enjoy all your videos & terrific explanations!!!!
Hi Anna and MSL. I love watching your videos. I m not a nail technician but have always done my husband’s and son’s pedicures. Nowadays it’s only my husband that I spoil with a pedicure and leg massage. I love doing pedicures
In my old salon (SoCal) I did dry pedicures using a recliner set up on a riser. It was a much cheaper option than a throne or your chair. I also used the OPI spa line and wrapped the feet in individual hot towels for a couple minutes after the scrub and it really helped to "melt" the scrub off. As a bonus the heat soothed my older clients with arthritis and/or edema! Now I live in Virginia, which frowns upon e-files touching the natural nail.☹️ I'd love to see your version of a dry pedicure with cuticle softener!
I have to say the risers freak me out. Heavier people or people with reduced mobility would have hard time with this set up no?
I also worry about slipping and sliding on the slippery surface
With my set up I tell people to sit on the chair and then kick their shoes off.
Way more hygienic and less risky
After the pedicure I either put their sandals on for them when their feet are still up or hand them their socks and lower the chair so they can put on their shoes when still sitting in the chair.
@@TheSalonLife I did move the recliner down to the floor for a couple of clients. It wasn't the best situation for sure, just the cheapest for a beginner in a small town. I've had my eye on a similar chair to yours for a couple years... just need to come up with the money first!
Love this channel. So relaxing ❤
Yes, more pedicure vids please. Would love for you to review more ped products such as scrubs or masks, cream. This part of nail tech education is so lacking. Greatly appreciate this video!
I wish you live nearby 😂 love your channel and binge watching your vids...👍🏼👌🏼
I enjoy watching your channel so much! The educational aspect alone has been well worth my time. Your product reviews are very valuable. I just used your affiliate link to place an order for Dazzle Dry products. Thank you for inspiring me to give it a try!
Thank you so much for such kind words Susan and for supporting our channel by shopping with our links :)) ❤️🥰🤗
Have you ever tried the Gehwol Soft Feet Scrub? That's my favorite. It has jojoba wax beads, sugar, and bamboo. The bamboo of course doesn't dissolve, which you may not like. But my process for removal is: wrap each foot in a hot towel, give each foot some gentle squeezes and use the towel to start to release the particles from the skin, and use the same towel to remove as much of the extra scrub as you can. Then I do the same to the other foot which gives the first foot a couple moments to air dry. Then I go in with a clean dry towel to gently wipe off any excess particles. Wiping them off with that dry towel when the skin is not as moist is really helpful, I find!
That is awesome advice! Thank you! I should try that scrub!
I am currently a student! I am just loving your content!
Not a professional, but got into dazzle dry because of you. And I also Learn everything important about nail care from you.
Hi Anna, I’m a DIY’er and would love you to do a pedicure using cuticle remover. BTW what’s the instrument called that you used to clean the nail side wall? Great content, learning so much. Love from Australia❤️
Hi Lorraine. Thank you so much for the feedback. The tool used for the sidewalls is called a pedicure excavator and we also use a pedicure curved nail rasp. Hope that helps!
Thanks! - MSL
You are such a hard worker!
Thank you for sharing 🙂🌸
I am a nail tech looking to incorporate dry pedis into my services. I love your technique!
Hii first time here and am in love with your work ❤ I would definitely love to see more Pedi videos 😁blessings
Loved watching this to help me drift off to sleep. As always your advice and knowledge teaches me something new, thank you 🤍 One day I would love to have those specialised podiatrist efiles with the added dust extraction on the handpiece 😍 Making these investments in equipment of high quality and that lasts you 10+ years is important.
I've had to learn the hard way to be more gentle when performing pedicures (my poor mother letting me practice on her before I touched a client). These videos will pass on essential information that is missing in beauty school. Thank you Anna and MSL!
Yes…..so informative and relaxing 😌
Yes. Please more pedicure videos.
I'm learning how to do my own nails, but my toe nails are just kinda ugly rn and I have learned so much from your channel about my hand nails so here I am for my toes to get the same royal treatment :)
Thanks for sharing
Yes, more videos about pedicures, loved this one. Where is your salon located? Maybe I’ll be in your area someday…♥️🥰😊
We are in Lloret de Mar, near Barcelona. Spain 🇪🇸
I just love your voice an accent. Every time I watch I love it.
Awwww… thank you!! 🥰
What do you prefer in toenails, gel polish or polish? I recently get gel polish on my toenails (I loved the result) but I don't know how healthy it is to do it regularly.
I realy love to see how neet and clean every thing is in your work. I love to see your steady hand and how precisely you work. :-)
Thank you so much Jane! ❤️
Thank you. It was good to see a pedicure.
Thank you Linda!!❤️
How often do you have to replace your Vodex filter?
What brand of electrical nail file do you recommend and are using that also can be used for hard skin?
Cosmetologist +30yrs. I do manicures and pedicures for hospice patients. I would love to see an elderly client with thick or brittle toe nails. Also, how to identify nail conditions and at what point do you stop the service and recommend a doctor? I also do fiberglass wraps for repairing cracks over the nailbed.
Hello Jaime, I have more info in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/OINK7s7WiY4/v-deo.html
Basically my job as a pedicurist is to help the client maintain the health of their feet and correct cosmetic issues.
Many people, especially elderly sadly suffer from medical conditions like fungal infections, or very thickened nails, in that case I am not able to help them because that is outside of my scope. I refer them to a podiatrist or a foot care specialist.
Hope this helps.
Hi Anna. Thank you for your channel! I have a question about pedicure. I have onychogryphosis on 7 of my toes. My nails are thickened and ugly looking. Dermatologist said it is not due to fungus but due to tight shoe ware, and it is irreversible. The only thing is to file the nails flat. Is it possible to learn how to file these thickened nails yourself at home? Would really grateful for your input! /Arina
👍 Relaksujący zabieg. Wspaniała praca.
So Relaxing To Watch.!! 😌
Hello ❤
Do you have experiences with LCN foot creams? Or you could recommend any oder foot cream? 🥰
Not really. I had one, the urea one but the smell was bothering me. I like using Kerasal ointment. I talk about it a lot.
@@TheSalonLife Thank you very much for answering me. I have heard that you recommend it for hands, I am going to Google it ❤️
Not really for hands but for the hard skin around the nails which can be problematic for some people.
Here I explain how I use it
3 simple habits that will transform your nails (for the better!)
ua-cam.com/video/8LXeYtTG8OU/v-deo.html
The links to the products are in the description box of that video
Just trying to learn to do my own
Where can I find someone in my area that does as good a job as you? Many salons in strip malls have people working who don't speak English and want to cut, cut, cut cuticles, and are rather rough.
Hello, I am very interested in doing elderly and disability clients, do you have a video showing the tools you use and their uses. I am a reflexology specialist in Australia, thank you.
I'm just learning to do pedicure manually and with the machine.
have you seen the new chanel base coat? they’ve changed the brush!!
No, seriously????!!!! 😀
This is a great video thank you. Im a tech in New Zealand
Hi Erin! 🙌 I’m glad the video was helpful :)
Nice work,❤
I am interested in a pedicure with cuticle remover. I’m a do-it- myselfer 😊
I think I may have damaged my nails by removing the cuticle to hard. I have ridges showing up in my manicure with DD even though I used the Transform😢
Does anyone know if those efiles are uncomfortable on the toes, or even worse, are they ticklish?
HI Luciadance, MSL here, I have ticklish feet and I have never had an issue nor has the efile been uncomfortable on the toes. This is of course just my experience.
I hope my answers helps.
Take care, MSL
Very nice to hear a calming sound backround while u are massage madam, i'm a new here for ur channel, watching from philippines, am very interesting to watch ur some videos
I am new, I am a Nail Tech Fashionista 🙂What is the name of the music while massaging?
Hi I have a child who got toenail fungus from swimming lessons how can I get rid of it?
Hello Amanda! I can only provide cosmetic advice and fungal infections are a medical problem.
Please check out this video from a medical professional ua-cam.com/video/k28da833g_w/v-deo.html
I feel totally relaxed after that massage 😔. I hope MSL did too, he's got nice feet by the way. I'm not a professional so it was nice to see I'm doing the right things when I do my pedicure, even if I'm not quite so precise. Thank you x
Which bit are you using at 11:30? It appears much smoother than the bits in your links, and I don’t think you mentioned the name of this one.
Hi Lori, it's totally the one from the link. The blue band means medium. The pictures on Erica's site are a little deceiving. It's the Small Tapered Barrel in medium. :) They are excellent bits.
What about cutting senior's toe nails? They are SOOOOO thick. Please advise... Current tactic is cutting after shower (softer). She won't go to podiatrist.
Hi CL. Very often the thickness is due to fungal infection and we can’t work on any nails that unhealthy or seem unhealthy. So I suggest going to podologist or podiatrist.
I provide cosmetic treatments for healthy nails/feet only.
Do you have a very bright lamp recommendation that is not a uv lamp? I'm not a nail technician, I just have a hard time seeing. Currently using a battery operated head lamp 😂😂😂!
The daylight slim lamp is very good! It gives very natural light. Easy on the eyes.
Ps. What do you mean UV lamp?
@@TheSalonLife the round lamp you used, I thought you said it was led and uv?
Ah, I see! That lamp is a regular light or UV. Not both at once :). The slimline lamp I use in my manicure table and the pedicure cart is the best. Very nice and bright and doesn’t create shadows. Are you looking for something wireless?
@@TheSalonLife we recently downsized and I'm still trying to figure out where the best space is for mani pedis but I think the best option is probably a floor lamp with a small footprint, not wireless.
The Ott light is very good.
Where can I purchase the dust collectors
Hi Ayrica! Links in the description box below :)
What type of Gehwol peoduct is on Anna's cart?
The Emulsion. I use it for massage. I do add oil though for a bit better slip. 1 pump of Emulsion and when that absorbs a bit I add 1 pump of oil and I continue with massage
I need to see you! Are you in US?
No, I’m in Spain 🇪🇸
I just ordered the melody Susie lamp what do you think of the led part of this lamp
Not a fan of the LED part. There is no such a thing as a "universal lamp" no matter what lamp manufacturers are telling you.
I will make another video about it.
Do you have clients that are extremely ticklish? I've always wanted to get pedicures but I absolutely can't stand when people touch my feet, I had to go to an orthopedic surgeon when I was having bone issues due to a sports injury and it took all my concentration to hold still. Heck, I can't even touch certain parts of my own feet without mentally steadying myself because I'm that stupidly ticklish, it drives me nuts. Is it awkward if a client declines the massages or other bottom-of-feet activities?
I think the very ticklish clients just don't come in for pedicures. I have couple people who are a little ticklish but a firm hold usually helps.
I don't think it's weird at all for someone to skip the skin buff or massage or anything. In fact I do have some people who skip the massage because they are busy and can't sit still. I don't mind at all and I don't think it's weird. Also like I mentioned, some people don't like scrubs and I would ask if they want it. We all have preferences.
In response you your question, I’m not a nail tech, I’m just an AnnaFan! -Jenny
Aww, thank you Jenny! There were no wrong answers to this question. I’m just interested so I can make more appropriate content :))
Very interesting; I learned a lot today. My husband would love it if I could massage his feet a little bit like you, Anna.
Good advice but the fan noise is horrible.
The gloves should be wore from the beginning I think I would not make any contact with a client without gloves 🧤
Is he sleeping yet 😊
Her complaining about a 1500$ chair 💺 while we just had to replace our 100,000k excavator (and thats used) has me 🙄
For a 1 women show 1500€ is a big expense. Especially when the average service I provide is 35€