Pedicures

1. Pedicures Procedures and Massage

2. Pedicure Materials and Nail Cosmetics Materials and nail cosmetics include: • Antiseptic • Cotton, tissue, spatulas toe separators, and slippers • Cuticle remover, nail hardener, base, polish, top coat, and cuticle oil • Foot Scrub, and Foot lotion • Massage Cream • Nail file and nail brush • Three-way buffer • Towels, paper mat

3. Pedicure Implements (Tools) • Curettes- Allows removal of nail debris from the nail fold • Cuticle Nippers-Removes dead cuticle • Foot File • Nail Rasp – Metal file used around the nail groove • Toenail Clippers

4. Important Points to Remember • It is against the law in all states to use a razor or other sharp devices to cut calluses. Doing so, can cause loss of license. • Inform client’s not to shave legs 24 hours before pedicure. Tiny microscopic abrasions can cause irritation and infection • Be sure floor around pedicure area is dry

5. Contradictions • Contradictions- a condition that requires declining a service to avoid certain side effects • Signs of infection –redness, swollen, pus, warm to the touch, throbbing, painful or bad odor • Skin and/or nail diseases- including ingrown toenails, warts, and nail fungus

6. Caution!!!!!! • Clients with high blood pressure or heart diseases or stoke victims, should consult a physician before a service • Hot wax treatments should not be offered to clients with poor blood circulation or a diabetic without a physician’s release • When in doubt, decline the service to avoid adverse reactions from the client

7. Points to Remember • Clients are seeking a professional service and relaxation • Allow client to guide the conversation, some prefer to be quite and relax • Pace yourself to complete the entire service efficiently and economically • Have all supplies placed on the same side as your dominant hand for ease of service

8. Foot Massage • The foot massage is often the client’s favorite part of the pedicure • Do not rush massage • Be gentle, but use firm massage movements • Speak softly and slow your speed of speech

9. Effleurage Movement • Effleurage – Light continuous movements, gliding, sliding, not in one location • Applied with the fingers or palms • No pressure is used • Massage should be soothing and relaxing • Every massage should begin and end with the effleurage movement

10. Petrissage Movement • A deep massage movement that includes lifting, squeezing, and pressing motion • Provides increased circulation in the nerves, glands and muscles

11. Tapotement Movement • Movement consists of tapping, slapping or a hacking motion • Provides toning of the muscles and deep circulation • Should be applied with discretion and care

12. Friction Movement • Involves deep pressure in one area at a time • Increases circulation and glandular activity • Stimulates muscles • Rolling, and wringing are variations of the friction movement

13. Vibration Movement • Includes rapid shaking of the body part, while the fingers are pressing in one location • Stimulates blood circulation and muscle tone • Causes rapid muscle contractions

14. Direction of Massage • Always massage from insertion to the origin of a muscle • The insertion of a muscle is location at the more moveable attachment • The origin is at the fixed attachment • The belly is the middle of the muscle • Massaging in the wrong direction causes skin and muscles to sag

15. Benefits of a Massage • Relaxation for the client • Skin is nourished, by increased blood circulation • Skin becomes softer and more flexible • Glandular activity increases • Muscles are strengthen • Nerves are soothed and rested • Pain is sometimes relieved

16. Safety and Infection Control • Foot tub must be cleaned and disinfected after every service • Remove screen of pedicure tub daily and clean, completely immerse in approved-disinfectant • Flush system with low-suds soap and warm water for 10 minutes • Weekly soak foot tub in 5 gallons of water and 4 teaspoons of bleach. Let sit overnight • Drain and flush the system the next day

17. Post-Pedicure Service • Clean all implements in hot and soapy water, rinse and immerse in a disinfectant solution or sterilizer, if available • Store cleaned implements in a covered container • Disinfect working station and foot spa according to State regulations • Dispose of any supplies that can not be disinfected • Clean towels with bleach