Pedicuring

1. Pedicuring Module 26 – 12’

2. Introduction • 1990’s developed the spa industry • Equipment • Techniques • products • Luxury for very few before this • One of the biggest growth areas in salon today

3. Pedicure • Latin • Pedis = foot • Care of the feet and toenails

4. Purpose of Pedicures • Improve the appearance of the feet and the nails • Foot care not only improves appearance , but adds to the comfort of the feet

5. Equipment • PP 845 - 847

6. Implements • Must be disinfected, sanitized or disposed of after use • Small enough to fit into a disinfectant container • PP 847 – 849 (caution boxes PP 849)

7. Sanitation for Implements • Wash with soap and warm water, rinse • Metal implements must be completely immersed in container filled with an approved disinfectant. (Follow manufacturers’ instructions for required time). • Rinse and dry thoroughly with clean towels • Store Properly - Follow state regulations for storage

8. Materials • Supplies used that must be replaced for each client • PP 849 – 850 • Caution box - PP 850 & 851 • Did you know? Box - PP 850

9. Cosmetics • Develop a strong working knowledge of cosmetics and what ingredients they contain • You need to know how to apply each cosmetic • Know when to avoid using a product due to allergies or sensitivities • PP 850 – 851

10. The pedicure station • Messy station creates a bad impression • Neat station will help client feel confident about your abilities • Follow all rules of sanitation and disinfection • Do not ask client to sit at dirty station • PP 817

11. Client Consultation • Talk to the client • Complete a client health record and service and product card • Discuss client’s general health, lifestyle, needs, and services to be offered • Use your knowledge to select the most appropriate service

12. Analysis: • Information-gathering • Ask questions • Touch the skin, nails – educate the client • Recommendations: • Explain benefits and results of the recommended service (s) • Home care products and how to use

13. Portray yourself in a professional manner • Focus on client • Look directly at client while speaking in a tone that demonstrates integrity and confidence • Support your recommendations with facts and information • Be friendly and helpful

14. Discussing client’s general health • Diabetic • Carefully file and push Pterygium • NEVER nip cuticles • Heal slowly easily get infections • Damage can be deadly if skin is cut or scrapped • Arthritis - feet held gently

15. Doctor’s clearance • Circulatory disease • High blood pressure • Other chronic diseases that affect the legs or feet

16. Reflexology – PP 858 • Applying pressure with thumb and index finger • Attributes of acupressure and acupuncture • Considered a science

17. Based on principle of areas of the feet correspond to organs, glands, and parts of the body • Stimulating reflexes or pressure points can transmit positive energy and increase blood flow to the specified area

18. Hands on training for reflexology • Specific touch required • Untrained person will not produce positive results for the client • ********* add website*******

19. Ergonomics – 858 - 859 • Pedicures can pose a threat to cosmetologist if careless about protecting themselves • Pay attention to your body’s positioning • Sit in a comfortable position • Relaxed & unstrained • Stretch between clients

20. The Plain Pedicure • Three part procedure: • Pre-service function • Actual procedure • Post-service function • Discuss products used and suggest products for use at home

21. Handling Blood During a Pedicure • Put on gloves • Apply Pressure • Stanch Bleeding • Complete service • Discard used materials • Clean table and disinfect implements • Remove gloves and wash hands

22. Finishing the nails • Nail strengthener • Base coat • Colored polish • Top coat

23. Basic Pedicure Procedure • Pre-service sanitation – - PP 817 • Basic Pedicure Procedure – “square nails” • PP 863 - 866 • Post-service procedures – • PP 821

24. French Pedicure • Free edge is polished, tipped or sculpted in an opaque color • Tropical – more bold colors on free edge

25. Foot Massage • “ method of manipulation of the body by rubbing, pinching, kneading, tapping” • Therapeutic purpose • Relaxing • Smooth • PP 857 – 858, 867 – 870 (service tips)

26. Massage manipulations should be second nature • Practice until they become routine • Foot massage – • Excellent way to build client loyalty • Gentle but firm in pressure • Tickling sensation if touch is too light

27. Choosing products PP 851 - 852 • Check out variety of product lines and compare • Check quality of products and educational support • Check commitment to nail tech cosmetologist • Use according to mfg. directions

28. Service Menu PP 852 • Tailor service to meet needs of clients • Short services = menu expanders • Nail trimming • Pampering • Polish change

29. Interaction during service PP 852 - 853 • Discuss products for maintenance • Some do not like to talk and relax instead • No distractions such as phone calls • Reschedule next appointment for continued care • 4 weeks • Proper foot care improves appearance of feet and basic foot comfort

30. Scheduling PP 853 - 854 • Shave legs 48 hours prior to service • Increase presence of many microscopic abrasions • Allow portals of entry for pathogenic microbes • Stinging, irritation or infection • Post tasteful sign about shaving legs • Reschedule if within 24 hours

31. Suggest they wear open-toed shoes • Schedule for proper length of time • Technician NEEDS to stay ON time • Everyone HATES to wait! • Does salon give a massage with plain Pedicure?

32. Extra time required for add-on services • Rushing a pedicure can give you a back ache • Cramming too much in too little time • If feet in too bad a condition do NOT over work • Cause pain or irritation to client

33. DO NOT WORK BEYOND YOUR SCHEDULED TIME!

34. Series Pedicures PP 854 - 855 • Some improvements require several treatments • Do NOT use blades to remove calluses • Perform a safe amount of exfoliation with a scrub • Use foot file or paddle to remove calluses • 4 – 6 treatments

35. Scaly feet requires series of treatments • Send to Podiatrist to ensure scales are not a fungus • Home care products can be used to maintain improved conditions

36. Spa PedicuresPP 855 - 856 • Mask or masque applied to feet and legs • Skin softeners • Clays • Aromatherapy oils • Moisturizing agents

37. Elderly Clients PP 856 • Need regular year round foot care • Cannot reach foot to trim nails • Cannot squeeze trimmers • Foot care can become a health issue • Do not perform on diabetics or those with circulatory disease without physician’s consent

38. Pedicure Pricing PP 856 - 857 • Determine basic price and add from there • More upscale and luxurious more expensive • Nail art = upgrade

39. Men’s Pedicure • Conservative • Square shape • Matte or dull finish

40. Paraffin Wax Pedicure • Traps moisture • Heat opens pores • Exfoliates dead skin cells • Increases blood circulation • Petroleum by product • Sealing properties • Holds moisture

41. 125 ° - 130 ° • Use only approved heaters • Will not harm artificial or natural nails

42. Procedure for Handling Blood Spills • Gloves • Slight pressure • Apply styptic • Bandage • Discard materials • Wash hands • Complete service • Disinfect/sterilize