Step 1 - Preparing The Foot
Pedicure Course
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4m 7s
Preparation
Place booth feet in a foot spa containing warm soapy water or a foot soak. And leave soaking for 5 minuets.
Remove one foot and pat dry with a clean soft towel.
Apply a cuticle remover to the cuticles and the surrounding nail wall and gently rub in.
Ask the client to place foot back into the warm soak and repeat on the other foot.
After 5 minutes of soaking place one foot out the spa and start to gently push back the cuticle using your cuticle pusher tool.
Wet the blade of your cuticle knife and hold at a 45 degree angle to the nail plate. Lift any excess cuticle off the nail bed by stroking gently towards the cuticle in one direction.
Hold the cuticle nippers comfortably in the palm of your hand and slowly snip away the excess cuticles.
Repeat all steps on the other foot.
Toenails should be cut straight across to the desired length using nail clippers.
Toenails should then be filed to the client’s preferred shape (usually straight or softly rounded). Use a nail file and sweep gently across the nail in one direction.
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Step 2 - Exfoliation & Massage
The exfoliating treatment should be carried out before the massage.
You will need a table spoon-sized amount, Remember if using a tub, use a spatula to remove the product for hygiene reasons.
Rub the product between the palm of your hands and apply all over the foot area and lower leg in massa...
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Step 3 - Massage
A pedicure massage includes the foot and lower leg.
It helps to moisturise the skin, increase blood circulation, ease discomfort from arthritis or rheumatism and maintain joint mobility. It is also extremely relaxing.
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Step 4 Pedicure - French Polish
Ensure the feet are clean and dry.
Place nail varnish remover onto a cotton pad and wipe over each nail. Repeat again with clean cotton wool. The toenails are now free from grease and debris and are ready for polish.
Separate the toes using disposable toe separators.
Start with 1 application o...
