Kelly, thank you for this great post! Once I get to a pc, I'm going to look up all of your recommendations, thanks again!
Have a great day! Becky On 8/29/09, Kelley Killop-Marble <[email protected]> wrote: > Becky- > > I just opened a TEENY boutique-y salon northeast of Detroit. > > I chose leather theater seating with Footsie baths on top of custom builts > risers (same height as a single stair step) that have a removable crossbar > (resembles a shoe shine set-up for visuals anyway). Clients have stated they > love the separate seats and the cush of the chairs. EVERYone loves the > comfort factor! They "don't have to climb into anything" is another > consistent comment. > > I researched VERY thoroughly and decided on Footsie's for wet pedis due to > the depth, size accomodations (size 13 mens- HUBBY and SON), sanitary > factors of recyclable liners (Client's LOVE this), and heating element. > Since purchase, I will be frank in relating that Footsie's heat is HOT, yet > if you fill it with very warm water, it is a very satisfying experience for > the client! Most client's ask for the element to be turned down due to it > being on the bottom of the vessel and not in the sidewalls. It gets HOT on > the soles of the feet, yet I have gotten great results with putting warmer > water in and turning down the element.. The water stays a WONDERFUL warm > temp for the entire pedi! I just warn them and they request it turned down > if necessary. Client's have expressed that they really feel safe and > pampered with these baths. They have also mentioned that they don't feel > "cheated" because I don't have thrones. That makes me happy! > > I got recliners because we do waterless pedis also and after talking to > Jaime Schrabeck and taking her class, it seemed to be the necessary > furniture to get the job done...BUT...due to my custom risers and cross > bars, we rarely recline the chairs. It is nice to know they are available > though! > > My clients LOVE the option of wet or waterless pedis and I feel good that I > can offer both, make a buck and help the environment too-either way becuase > of my homework! > > Eventually, I would love to get a "set" of Contiinuum Maestro chairs. I > offer Pedi-pairs and dualing pedis-YUP-two clients at once for moms and > daughters, friends- I like the Maestro idea of Corain-like bowls (SEALED and > sanitary), no-pipe jets, leg supports, massage and overall look of the > piece. I even talked at length with the reps about getting extra sets of jet > mechanisms so that I cant disinfect properly between EVERY single client by > exchanging the fan props. I told them they really NEED to include extra > props in the purchase price! After my research, Maestro offered me the best > in a throne should the time ever come to upgrade and go that way...right now > the people are happy, happy! > > PRODUCT: Haken--LOVE THE STUFF LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! My client's ask for > yogurt mask!!! Haken's Eucalyptus Ice is great for guys and dolls, their > cranberry is awesome for fall and Christmas, along with their pumpkin spice. > I find the quality of the product worth the price. > > Have been using Gehwol salts lately just because I have been finding that it > reduces pressure needed in filing and no need for callous remover...I like > that and so do the feet I see! Everyone comments on the freshness and > profesional-ness of the scent-weird but true!! > > I don't always have the "scent-theme" consistent throughout everyday pedis > due to using certain products for certain challenges...thus Gehwol soak for > callous, then Haken scrub and yogurt mask, followed by a Gehwol lotion that > suits the conditions of the client might be my plan of attack. > > I should also mention I use a VERY fine pumice to scrub with and I find (and > client's have noticed) it polished the skin. I got that from Premiere Nail > Source (Salon Basic) and that stuff is CHEAP! I premix it with other scrubs > and have had no problems. GREAT RESULTS though!!! Be real careful with > pumice and whirlpools... > > Hope this helps...MOST of my business is pedicure in a FOUR season state and > my clients are once-a-monthers!!!!!! I love to pedicure most of all!!! > > Kelley Killop-Marble > Opalized Designs Studio Salon > Your feet, your hands, Your way! > http://wdiv.cityvoter.com/opalized-designs-studio-salon/biz/92064 > > > On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 10:13 AM, Becky Fangmann > <[email protected]>wrote: > >> 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> >>> . >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > >> > > > -- > Kelley Killop-Marble > > Opalized Designs Studio Salon > 7859 Twenty Four Mile Road > Shelby Township, MI 48316 > mobile: 313.363.1755 > > Check us out: > http://wdiv.cityvoter.com/winners/4-the-best/1830/beauty/manicure-and-pedicure?place=2 > > > > -- Sent from my mobile device --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
