express pedicures
save our soles
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 health and well-being. 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. But 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 exfoliate away dead skin cells while increasing circulation 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 crèmes 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
When it comes to the treatment itself, there are a few key steps which should be built-in to help provide your client with an all-round treatment. Perhaps start the pedicures with an exfoliation of the feet to help 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 then be washed off with a luxurious foot soak, enhanced with oils.
Follow this step by filing your client’s toenails, keeping to the natural form of the nail. By doing this you will give your client’s foot a chance to dry thoroughly before moving on to filing the hard skin. While focusing on the toes, remember to push back and trim away any cuticle which has lifted from the nail plate as this will not only help the nails to grow but can also aid the end finish by revealing more nail plate to be painted.
“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.
Next you can tackle any hard skin build up using your favourite foot file. “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.
“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.
Finally, apply the client’s polish of choice. 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.
“Express pedicures could be offered as a lunchtime treat for feet, catering for those who work near to your salon and providing them with some lunchtime rest and relaxation and escape from their working day,” suggests Beauty Trainer and Salon Owner Marie-Louise Coster. “As a mobile therapist, you could go to people's place of work and set up in a spare office or conference room and offer express pedicures to everyone - a great perk for those at work and a great little earner for you.”
“Express pedicures are quick and efficient. Be clear to outline the shortened time and cost of the treatments to clients. This will entice them to book,” advises Carly.
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“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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