Only two professions are officially identified as being involved in foot care: estheticians and chiropodists.
Foot Care in Salons: Estheticians
The foot is not their only area of specialty, as estheticians are authorized to provide care to the entire body. Foot care provided in salons by estheticians is often incorrectly referred to as “pedicure,” but it focuses on the superficial part of the foot, with pedicure actually being a deeper practice exclusively intended for the paramedical field. An esthetician is a beauty professional trained to provide wellness treatments and advice for the beauty of the foot.
The treatments performed on the feet by the esthetician are tailored to the needs of the client. They encompass a number of recurring practices:
1. Foot massage
2. Application of moisturizing solutions
3. Application of exfoliating masks
4. Foot scrub
5. Nail care: trimming, filing, polishing, and pushing back cuticles
6. Foot baths
A medical approach to the foot: the chiropodist
The foot is their business! The chiropodist is a foot professional. Unlike beauticians and masseurs, who focus primarily on the beauty and well-being of the foot, the chiropodist has paramedical training.
Their skills allow them to perform routine foot care just like beauticians, treating the damaged epidermis and surface layers. However, they are generally called upon for more complex procedures such as removing corns, treating ingrown toenails, reconstructing damaged nails, or treating fungal infections and other warts, not to mention excessive sweating. These treatments stem from the “pedicure” aspect of the profession and are performed through therapeutic treatments:
1. Massage
2. Filling
3. Nail clipping and care
4. Trimming and removal of dead skin
5. Application of creams and ointments
6. Prescription of medications for warts and fungal infections
However, the chiropodist-podiatrist is also skilled, thanks to podiatry, in treating foot malformations and deformities that hinder walking and maintaining an upright posture. If these foot pathologies are not treated promptly, the feet can become worn down from constantly placing pressure on the same points of support, such as the heel, for example. A normal foot, on the other hand, uses its entire surface as support when walking. Possible long-term complications that can result are irreversible foot deformity or spinal misalignment due to a height difference between the two legs.
The most commonly proposed solution to address these issues is the manufacture of custom orthopedic insoles after diagnosing the problem and taking measurements. These are particularly necessary for people suffering from high arches, or for overweight people, whose center of gravity and pressure points have changed, along with their pressure points.
Beauty Solution: Tools for Foot Care at Home
Maryton, a nail product manufacturer, offers professional pedicure results, allowing you to enjoy a salon-like treatment without leaving home. They offer equipment and tools for self-care and foot maintenance, often at very affordable prices.
Proven devices include:
1. Nail files, for smoothing skin and nails
2. Nail dryers, for smudge-free results
3. Manicure/pedicure kits in small boxes, very affordable for beginners
4. Complete semi-professional manicure/pedicure stations with multiple attachments and uses
5. Bubbling and vibrating foot baths, for relaxation and foot massage
I hope you found this article helpful. Feel free to browse our online catalog to find the manicure/pedicure supplies you need!
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