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“Having regular pedicures is essential as the feet are the body’s foundation. If they are not taken care of they can [also] affect our posture and cause back pain,” explains Cindy Johnson, Jessica Nails expert and chiropodist.
It’s understandable that not every client can spare a few hours to nip into your salon for a luxury Spa treatment. However, this lack of time shouldn’t mean missing out on something which contributes so much to our health and wellbeing. Offering a luxurious treatment in the form of an express pedicure will ensure that time-pressed clients can still enjoy healthy feet.
Spa vs speed During a typical Spa pedicure you are able to cover a range of treatments, indulging your clients in foot masks, heated booties and extended massages. However with express treatments you may find yourself a little short of time. Nevertheless, that shouldn’t mean stripping the treatment of its enjoyment. You must simply create pleasure out of the treatment essentials instead.
For example, when using a scrub many therapists like to take the product up the lower half of the leg, massaging as they go to help clients relax. This technique is very important as it helps to soften the
skin and therefore shouldn’t be missed out. Having said this, perhaps the massage could focus purely on the foot itself to avoid running over appointments.
Another time-saving trick utilises rich, hydrating foot crémes and oils as a replacement for heated booties and paraffin waxes. Although not as extravagant, similar results will be achieved and with minimal home aftercare, the effects will be visible for weeks to come – perfect for those busy mums.
Step by step After assessing your client’s foot and carrying out a consultation, your first process should be filing your client’s toe nails, keeping to the natural form of the nail. Follow this by tackling any hard skin build up on the balls and heels of the feet. It is best to do this while the foot is dry to avoid overfilling.
“Use a pedicure foot file on any dry areas of skin, using long, firm strokes, working in one direction only for smoother results. Use a foot file that has two sides of different grit – one to tackle very hard skin and the other to smooth over the filed surface,” advises Cindy.
Next, exfoliate the foot using a scrub to remove any dead skin cells. “Use an oil and sugar-based scrub such as Nubar’s
Skin Essentials which offers the perfect product to incorporate a mini massage routine to add a little indulgence into the treatment. Be sure to focus on the heel and ball of the foot, manipulating the areas to soothe tired feet,” says Belinda Price, Palms Extra Educator and Nail Spa Salon Owner. This can be washed off with a luxurious foot soak, enhanced with oils.
“Follow by applying a deeply hydrating moisturiser such as Jessica’s Zenspa Intense Hydrating Heel Repair Crème, which contains a complex of vitamin E, Aloe Vera and Shea butter to drench the skin in moisture and rejuvenate dry, cracked heels,” Cindy adds.
Before going on to paint the nails, don’t forget to push back the cuticles and trim away any dead skin which has lifted from the nail plate. This will not only help the nails to grow but can often reveal more plate to be painted which will provide a more attractive and even end result.
“Cuticle around the toenails is a lot tougher than around the fingernails so will require a good cuticle remover and good quality cuticle pusher. For more stubborn cuticles, carefully use a cuticle nipper. Nails look instantly healthier and will enjoy a better product application,” adds Belinda.
The most in vogue shades of toenail polish chosen by celebrities currently include baby blue, apple red, tangerine, fuchsia and beige. Whichever hue your client chooses, it should complement their skin tone and can be applied to finish the treatment.
“You can market this treatment as a maintainer pedicure in-between the clients’ luxurious pedicure treatment. If they would like to get some cuticle work and a file and polish every three to four weeks, you could offer this treatment instead at a reasonable price,” advises Audrey Heffernan of Hennessy Hair and Beauty.
“Use a pedicure foot file on any dry areas of skin, using long, firm strokes, working in one direction only for smoother results,” says Cindy Johnson, Jessica Nails expert and Chiropodist.
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