What is dry salt therapy? Halotherapy is a dry salt therapy that utilizes a halogenerator to grind and crush salt into micronized particles that are dispersed into the SALT Booth® via a dry salt aerosol that works to aid respiratory concerns and skin  conditions.  If there is no halogenerator, there is not halotherapy. Learn more […]

Well I conquered my nerves today and did only my second professional presentation.  A good group of people who asked a number of great questions.  Congratulations to Mary who won the door prize of a vase of products and a gift card! Please let me know if you have a group of people who would […]

Today is a big day for Sole Purpose Foot Care. I will be giving a presentation at St. Elizabeth Diabetic Center. Sole Purpose Foot Care is the safest place for people who have autoimmune diseases to get their pedicures. We sterilize all tools and we eliminate the risk of bacteria from the whirlpool tub by […]

Psoriasis – Often Confused with Athlete’s Foot Psoriasis is often mistaken for Athlete’s Foot by Nail Technicians without specific training.  The client with psoriasis can experience itching and peeling of their skin.  Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that mainly affects the skin and nails.   The origin of the word psoriasis is Greek and means “to have […]

If dry scaly feet aren’t bad enough, we often have to also deal with hangnails. Hangnails can hurt and if not treated and manicured properly can lead to the possibility of infections. What is a hangnail? A hangnail is a piece of skin that separates from the side of the cuticle. What Causes Hangnails? There […]

Our new hydration steam treatment is great for all types of feet because it increases your circulation. The steam also promotes better flexibility in the foot and clients say their feet feel less tight. The treatment also helps clients with diabetes or psoriasis and those receiving chemotherapy. How the Hydration Steam Treatment Helps It opens […]

Your pedicurist needs to be concerned about proper sterilization so they don’t spread infections. Good pedicurists sterilize all of their implements in an autoclave; a device that uses steam under pressure to kill all bacteria, viruses, fungus and spores on their surfaces. Many health conscious pedicurists use an e-file also with a vacuum system, and then autoclave […]

Most of us don’t really have to think about our toenails or fingernails. Those with nail psoriasis worry about their nails everyday because they are worried about how they look and they have problems using their nails to pry something loose or scrape something off. People don’t realize how visible and vital their nails are […]

8,000 to 10,000 steps a day is that the average person takes.  This adds up to 115,000 miles of walking over an average lifetime. Don’t your feet deserve a little loving care? It can also be harmful to your health if you develop foot problems such as infections, fungus, etc. Pedicures are an easy way […]

Most prosthetic toenail procedures take only 15 minutes to accomplish and give clients feet a brand new look and feel. After the prosthetic toenails are applied, the client can just polish and go! Some Before and After Pictures The prosthetic nails are a game changer. This is the difference between not being able to wear […]