Pedicure
Planet Nails Training Academy
Pedicure Service Pathways
Begin every service with a client consultation — assess skin condition, callus severity, confirm no contraindications, and confirm your water setup before selecting a service.
Dry Pedicure
Express · results-driven
Service steps
- 1Anti-bac spray — let dry
- 2Softener Foam 30% applied to dry skin — 3–5 min — wipe off with paper towel only, no rinsing
- 3Foot file callused areas
- 4Nail care · gel polish if applicable
- 5Massage · moisturise
Products needed
- Treatment
- ✓Callux Anti-Bacterial Spray
- ✓Callux Pro Softener Foam 30%
- ✓Callux Foot Filewith abrasive pads · or Tech Pro Pedi Disc
- Massage + finish
- ✓Massage mediumFresh Orange · Lavender Cream OintmentAdd Cuticle Perfection Oil or elixir for extra slip
- ✓Finishing moisturiserSame cream options, or: Mint Mango · SOS Ointment · Nati Serum · Derma Soft 15
- Optional
- ○Gel polish + lamp
Shorter service. Foam does not need to be rinsed — wipe off only. Ideal for mobile technicians or those without a foot bath.
Spa Pedicure
Luxurious · sensory experience
Service steps
- 1Foot soak — Callux Salt — 5 min
- 2Nail care
- 3Peeling scrub — rinse
- 4Dry feet thoroughly
- 5Optional: Softener Foam on callused areas — wipe off — foot file
- 6Gel polish if applicable
- 7Massage · mask (optional) · moisturise
Products needed
- Soak + exfoliation
- ✓Callux Pro SaltGreen Tea · Fresh Orange · Pineapple Magnesium
- ✓Callux Peeling ScrubFresh Orange (sugar) · Blackberry (sugar) · Lavender (salt)
- ✓Callux Foot Filewith abrasive pads · or Tech Pro Pedi Disc
- Massage + finish
- ✓Massage mediumFresh Orange · Lavender Cream OintmentAdd Cuticle Perfection Oil or elixir for extra slip
- ✓Finishing moisturiserSame cream options, or: Mint Mango · SOS Ointment · Nati Serum · Derma Soft 15
- Optional add-ons
- ○Callux Pro Softener Foam 30%on callused areas at step 5
- ○Callux Cuticle Remover
- ○Callux Balm Mask — Blackberry
- ○Gel polish + lamp
Sensory-led service. Add Softener Foam at step 5 for a mild callus boost without upgrading to a full peel service.
Enzyme Peel
Targeted · more advanced than scrub alone
Service steps
Use wait time for nail care
- 1Anti-bac spray — let dry
- 2ENZYCARE enzyme peel applied to dry skin — 10 min
- 3Place feet in foot spa — scrub while rinsing off
- 4Dry feet thoroughly
- 5Foot file — optional: Softener Foam first
- 6Gel polish if applicable
- 7Massage · mask (optional) · moisturise
Products needed
- Treatment
- ✓Callux Anti-Bacterial Spray
- ✓ENZYCARE ADMEnzymatic Peeling — apply to dry skin only
- ✓Callux Foot Filewith abrasive pads · or Tech Pro Pedi Disc
- Massage + finish
- ✓Massage mediumFresh Orange · Lavender Cream OintmentAdd Cuticle Perfection Oil or elixir for extra slip
- ✓Finishing moisturiserSame cream options, or: Mint Mango · SOS Ointment · Nati Serum · Derma Soft 15
- Optional add-ons
- ○Callux Pro Softener Foam 30%on callused areas before filing
- ○Callux Balm Mask — Blackberry
- ○Gel polish + lamp
No harsh acids. No neutralisation soak needed — water is used only for the foot spa rinse and scrub-off step. Sits between spa scrub and Heel Peel in intensity.
Heel Peel
Intensive · seriously callused heels
Not for diabetic or pregnant clients. Doctor’s clearance required before treating any diabetic client.
Service steps
Use wait time for nail care
- 1Anti-bac spray — let dry
- 2Gel Skin Remover on callused areas — cling wrap — 15 min
- 3Remove wrap — scrape softened skin — foot file
- 4Soak in Callux Salt 3–5 min to neutralise acid
- 5Optional: peeling scrub — rinse
- 6Dry feet · gel polish if applicable
- 7Massage · mask 7–10 min (optional) · moisturise
Products needed
- Treatment
- ✓Callux Anti-Bacterial Spray
- ✓Callux Gel Skin Removerwith wipes + plastic cling wrap
- ✓Callux Pro Scraper
- ✓Callux Foot Filewith abrasive pads · or Tech Pro Pedi Disc
- ✓Callux Pro SaltFor neutralisation soak — Green Tea · Fresh Orange · Pineapple Magnesium
- Massage + finish
- ✓Massage mediumFresh Orange · Lavender Cream OintmentAdd Cuticle Perfection Oil or elixir for extra slip
- ✓Finishing moisturiserSame cream options, or: Mint Mango · SOS Ointment · Nati Serum · Derma Soft 15
- Optional add-ons
- ○Callux Peeling Scrub — Fresh Orange · Blackberry · Lavender
- ○Callux Balm Mask — Blackberry
- ○Gel polish + lamp
File first, then neutralise with Callux Salt soak. Scrub and mask are optional upsell add-ons — water is already available so these can be added without changing the service structure.
Homecare · Retail · Rebooking
Recommend retail products · book next visit at 4–8 weeks · complete client record card
Diabetic and pregnant clients
Dry Pedicure, Spa Pedicure, or Enzyme Peel only. Softener Foam and ENZYCARE are safe for both groups. Callux Gel Skin Remover is contraindicated. Doctor’s clearance is required before treating any diabetic client.Service intensity guide
Spa scrub → Enzyme Peel → Heel Peel in ascending order of callus removal strength. Start clients at the appropriate level, then step them down to a Spa or Dry Pedi for maintenance once their feet are under control.Planet Nails Training Academy · Callux
Product Selection Guide
Two tools — one for your treatment table, one for your retail conversation.
What you're seeing
Severely dry, cracked or broken skin
SOS Ointment — broken or open skin
The only product in the range suitable for use directly on broken or open skin. An anhydrous oil and butter ointment — no water, no acids — that seals the barrier and supports repair. The heaviest, most occlusive texture in the range. Safe for diabetic and pregnant clients.
Severely dry but skin is intact — choose by texture preference
SOS Ointment — client prefers a rich, occlusive feel
Thick butter-ointment texture that sits on the skin as a protective layer. Best applied at night. Safe for diabetic and pregnant clients.
Lavender Cream Ointment — client prefers a lighter feel
Oil-barrier formula with a cream-ointment consistency — more substantial than a standard cream but lighter than the SOS. Jojoba, Olive, and Macadamia oils with Saccharide Isomerate for up to 72 hours of deep hydration. Safe for diabetic and pregnant clients.
What you're seeing
Persistently rough or thickened skin — needs active softening between visits
Mint Mango — 25% Urea
Clinical-strength urea at 25% actively breaks down hardened, thickened skin at a keratolytic level — not just softening but changing the skin structure with regular use. Despite the concentration, the formula is light and non-greasy, absorbing quickly. Strong choice after a Heel Peel series to maintain results at home.
Derma Soft 15 — client prefers lightweight foam
15% urea in an aerosol foam — a genuinely results-driven concentration in a format that feels nothing like a traditional cream. Dispenses like a hair mousse and absorbs quickly with a cooling peppermint finish. Ideal for clients who dislike the feel of creams sitting on the skin, or who live in warmer climates. A small amount covers the full foot — use sparingly or the formula becomes sticky.
What your client mentions
Gym, pool, communal showers — sweaty or odour-prone feet
Nati Serum
A lightweight serum-cream built around antimicrobial defence rather than urea-based softening. Tea tree, lemongrass, and thyme essential oils combined with piroctone olamine create a protective environment against the bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms that thrive in warm, shared, moist spaces. Not a treatment — a daily layer of defence. Lactic acid gently exfoliates and hydrates simultaneously. Absorbs completely — no residue on skin at all.
What you're seeing
Well-maintained skin — spa or maintenance client, no specific concern
No clinical decision needed here — choose by scent and texture preference.
Blackberry Balm Mask
A rich nourishing balm with a sensory forest berry scent — perfect for spa pedicure clients who want an indulgent finish. No urea, so the feel is different to the smoothing cream — absorbs faster than the Fresh Orange cream with no heavy residue. Can be left on or removed. Also the primary retail recommendation for hand care.
Fresh Orange Smoothing Cream
Urea-based maintenance cream with Vitamin E and Almond Oil. Extends the results of the treatment between appointments. Takes a little longer to absorb than the Blackberry — suit clients who like a cream that stays on the skin.
Lavender Cream Ointment
For the spa client who prefers something richer and more calming. Oil-barrier formula with no urea — a more substantial feel than the Fresh Orange. Works beautifully as an overnight treatment finish or for clients whose skin feels like it needs a touch more nourishment.
Retail recommendation guide
Find the right homecare product
Answer a few quick questions and get a product recommendation with a ready-to-use sales script.
Step 1
Is your client looking for a hand or foot product?
Recommended product
Why this product
What to say to your client
Which service is right for my client?
Your two starting points are setup and skin condition. No foot bath? The Dry Pedicure is your service for every client. With water access: a Spa Pedicure suits normal or well-maintained feet; the Enzyme Peel targets mild callus more effectively than a scrub alone; and the Heel Peel is for seriously callused heels and corns. Use the service pathway guide above to match your client to the right treatment.
Can I offer pedicures without a foot bath?
Yes. The Dry Pedicure uses the Callux Pro Softener Foam 30% as its callus softening step — applied to dry skin and wiped off with no rinsing required. It works well for mild to moderate callus and is ideal for mobile technicians or those without a water setup. Clients with more seriously callused feet will see better long-term results from a Heel Peel when water access is available.
Are any of the treatments safe for diabetic clients?
The Dry Pedicure and Spa Pedicure are both suitable for diabetic clients, provided you have obtained doctor’s clearance before commencing treatment. The Callux Pro Softener Foam 30% was specifically formulated with diabetic clients in mind. The Callux Gel Skin Remover used in the Heel Peel is contraindicated for diabetic clients and must not be used under any circumstances. When in doubt, always refer your client to their treating physician.
Can I treat pregnant clients?
The Dry Pedicure, Spa Pedicure, and Enzyme Peel are all suitable for pregnant clients. The Softener Foam and ENZYCARE Enzymatic Peeling are safe to use. The Heel Peel is contraindicated during pregnancy — do not use the Callux Gel Skin Remover. Always review your training manual guidelines regarding massage during pregnancy.
Why does the Heel Peel need to be neutralised with Callux Salt?
The Callux Gel Skin Remover is formulated with organic acids that break down hardened skin. Once the treatment gel has been scraped and filed away, soaking the feet in a Callux Salt solution for 3–5 minutes neutralises any remaining acid activity, stopping the peeling process cleanly and leaving the skin comfortable and balanced before massage and moisturising.
Why does the Softener Foam have to go on dry skin?
The active ingredient in the Callux Pro Softener Foam 30% is urea, which works directly on dry, keratinised skin. Applying it to wet skin dilutes the actives and significantly reduces effectiveness. Always spray with anti-bac first, let the feet dry, then apply the foam. No rinsing is needed — wipe off the excess with paper towel and proceed to filing.
Can I add the Softener Foam into a water-based service?
Yes. The Foam works well as an optional add-on to both the Spa Pedicure and the Enzyme Peel. Apply it to dry skin after the rinse and dry step, leave for 3–5 minutes on any stubborn callused areas, wipe off, then file. It gives a mild callus-removal boost without the need to upgrade the client to a full peel service.
What is the difference between the massage cream and the finishing moisturiser?
The massage cream is your working medium — it provides the slip needed for a comfortable lower leg and foot massage. The finishing moisturiser goes on at the very end as a skin treatment. You can use the same product for both, or choose a more intensive finishing option. Mint Mango contains a higher urea percentage than the Fresh Orange and Lavender creams, making it a stronger choice for clients who need extra softening between visits. The SOS Ointment, Nati Serum, and Derma Soft 15 are also available as finishing-only options for more targeted results.
How often should clients come in for pedicures?
We recommend 4–8 weeks depending on skin condition and lifestyle. Clients who stand for long periods, walk barefoot frequently, or wear open-heeled shoes tend to build callus faster and will benefit from more frequent visits. Once initial callus concerns are addressed and the client is on a maintenance service, most will comfortably manage 6–8 weeks with a good homecare routine in place.
When can a client step down from Heel Peel to a maintenance service?
When the filing stage of a Heel Peel is achieving minimal removal — meaning there is little hard build-up left to address — the client is ready to move to a Spa or Dry Pedicure for ongoing maintenance. Regular treatments combined with appropriate homecare products will keep their feet in good condition without needing the more intensive peel.
