Synopses & Reviews
Written by a licensed podiatrist, The Salon Professional's Guide to Foot Care provides invaluable information for the beauty professional who offers foot services and desires to expand his or her knowledge of the human foot. Dr. Mix believes that in order to provide the best service for the routine care of the foot, pedicurists and podiatrists should ideally work together, a refreshing attitude that enhances his observations throughout the book. In addition to a thorough and easy to understand explanation of foot anatomy, The Salon Professionals Guide to Foot Care provides a fascinating outline of how the human foot has developed and evolved over time. A full-color insert is also included.
Synopsis
Everything you wanted to know about the foot is right here in this comprehensive new book! Written by a podiatrist for the beauty industry, this book covers everything from the anatomy of the foot to providing the proper pedicure.
Synopsis
This comprehensive book is written for the nail professional from a licensed, practicing podiatrist's point of view. Learn the historical development of the foot, foot anatomy, systemic diseases, common foot problems and more. This book can be used as a basic learning tool for those who wish to understand and learn about the foot and it also serves as a general reference for those who desire to gain understanding of a particular area of interest concerning the foot.
About the Author
A practicing podiatrist since 1968, Dr. Mix owns RX Productions, a practice dedicated to giving professional service to the beauty industry. He lecturers at trade shows and writes quarterly articles for Nails Magazine.
Table of Contents
Preface. The Foot, An Overview. Anatomy. Systemic Disease and The Foot. Common Foot Problems. Toenails. Foot Anomalies, Genetic and Medical. Client History. Instruments and Equipment. Sanitation in the Workplace. The Pedicure. Answers to chapter Review Questions. Further Reading Selections. Appendix of Sources. Glossary.