Michelle, this is a great idea..can you expand on it for me? Have you ever done a tubless pedicure? How do you get the foot softened enough for the service? A hot towel cabi.......hmm!! That's interesting!!!
On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 7:09 PM, Michelle Phoenix <[email protected] > wrote: > Why not go tubless? You could invest in a hot towel cabi and use warm > steamy towels. Better for the environment and easier for you. Plus, less > cleanup time so you can do more services in one day. > > HTH > > M- > > > On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 4:16 PM, Becky Fangmann <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Angie, thank you for your reply! I'm going to really think about it.. the >> ET spa I have has to be rolled back and if I'm going to do that, I might as >> well just use it instead of a Brookstone and save myself the money, I just >> hate that thing and cleaning it! I will look into them though, thank you >> again! >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 1:13 PM, Angela R Wingerter < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Becky, >>> >>> I have and use brookstones pedi spas. I also have the European touch one >>> that you have. I have used it for many years until last year. I have to >>> say it is a pain in the a??. The draining, cleaning and it is so loud. I >>> love brookstones. The heater is great and the jets are very powerful. I have >>> two of them incase I don't have time to clean one in between pedi's. I would >>> think any pedi bath would be heavy filled with water to carry to far though. >>> Do you have a roll table you could use to move it to the sink? I like the >>> concept of the Belava and the Footsie, but in my opinion I think they are >>> overpriced. How many brookstones can you have for the price of one of those >>> and they really are pretty powerful. The downside to it is the drainplugs >>> break on the brookstones. Both of mine broke in this last year of buying >>> them. They have a year warrenty so they replaced them for me and now I have >>> two brand new ones with a new one year warrenty. I think I am going to start >>> oiling the rubber on the plugs. I don't know if that could be the problem or >>> not. You can use the drain plug and also turn it upside down to drain. >>> Someone on here suggested this bath and said she has to replace it every >>> year because the bleach is harsh on the motor. It is worth the $99 a year to >>> me. I have paid $58 for another portable tub and it just doesn't compare. >>> The heaters just don't work in most of those. >>> >>> I use a glider rocker that I got at k-mart for the chair. Clients love >>> the comfort. I am having my husband make a platform for it though because it >>> sits to low and is hard on my back. >>> >>> Angie Wingerter >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From:* Becky Fangmann <[email protected]> >>> *To:* [email protected] >>> *Sent:* Thursday, August 27, 2009 9:13:03 AM >>> *Subject:* NailTech:: Re: pedicure chair >>> >>> Hello gang! >>> >>> I know this post is an older one, but I am looking into a pedicure set up >>> again. I need your advice and suggestions. I did search the list for Footsie >>> baths, Belava and Brookstone - the Brookstone looks great, but the reviews >>> aren't so good...... How does this tub empty? I have a HUGE rolling spa >>> pedicure tub with jets and the whole thing (European Touch I believe) and >>> it's just too much. I have to roll the unit clear to a back room (I am in a >>> fitness center) through the exercise area, and drain it, sanitize it, etc.. >>> it's taking me 2 hrs to have a pedicure on my book. I want a simple solution >>> but the Brookstone seems like it might have the same challenges? I am also >>> looking for a good COMFY chair, no massage, just something they can relax in >>> - I'm hoping my fellow techs will chime in and give me lots of great advice >>> like always :) I'd also love your suggestions for the best pedicure >>> products right now (a wonderful SMELL is very important!) >>> >>> Have a good one! >>> Becky Fangmann >>> [email protected] >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 12:04 AM, Michelle Cordes < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> The spa I worked at in Tacoma had the kind of chair you describe. It >>>> was alright. Not super comfortable for the client or anything, but it got >>>> the job done. The way I do pedicures, it was awkward to have to keep >>>> flopping the leg holder thing around, but I suppose that would depend on >>>> your procedure. I always wanted to be able to put both of the clients legs >>>> up when I was done with the foot bath!! >>>> IMO, footsie baths are convienient for the liner, but they suck. The >>>> water doesn't stay warm, the bottom gets too hot if you try to keep the >>>> water warm, and I like jets. I use the footbath from Brookstone that is >>>> $99... has jets and is easy to sanitize. I used both the footsie bath and >>>> brookstone bath in the chair you are looking at... the brookstone bath >>>> worked just fine on the platform. >>>> Glad to see you're almost up and runnin' again!!! Good luck!!! >>>> >>>> Michelle Cordes, LNT >>>> The Nail Spa @ Steel Magnolias Salon >>>> "The spa for your hands and feet since 1997" >>>> Bremerton, Washington >>>> www.myspace.com/thenailspa >>>> >>>> >>>> --- On *Fri, 5/15/09, Pati <[email protected]>* wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> From: Pati <[email protected]> >>>> Subject: NailTech:: pedicure chair >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Date: Friday, May 15, 2009, 8:15 PM >>>> >>>> has anyone worked with an hydraulic pedicure chair? The kind that is >>>> the chair and a foot rest and has a place for the footbath...not a spa >>>> chair...how did/do you like it? Pros...cons.... My hubby does not want me >>>> to charge a spa chair...he would rather me pay cash for it...and I keep >>>> telling him it is a vicious circle...pedis bring in money and if i don't >>>> have a setup then I can't do them.....I think this is a good compromise...I >>>> found a "brand new" one that i can get for 225.00 (cheapest i have found >>>> online was 399. with 85.00 S+H) the 225.00 I can pick up in the city so no >>>> s+h charge either.... >>>> Now I need to know about foot baths...is the footsie one still the >>>> best? Or so it seems...you guys are always talking about it....I think. >>>> :) >>>> I can't do just a footbath on the floor...not good for the client to put >>>> foot in my lap...uncomfortable...and I can NOT get down on the floor >>>> anymore..well not easily anyway! >>>> help I need your opinions.... >>>> >>>> Pati >>>> >>>> Everyone has a photographic memory. >>>> Some, like me, just don't have any film. >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> We found the real 'Hotel California' and the 'Seinfeld' diner. What will >>>> you find? Explore >>>> *WhereItsAt.com*<http://www.whereitsat.com/?ncid=emlwenew00000001> >>>> . >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > -- > Michelle Phoenix > Elite Licensed Nail Technician > > Wet Paint Nail Spa > www.wetpaintnailspa.com > Online Booking Available > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. 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