I agree totally Diana. I use two old spa chairs (they were the first models out by ET) I would guess they are 15 yrs old at least. I clean and disinfect them between clients (flushing the water from the pipes) and do an algae treatment at the end of the day. I have never had any problems and my polish job stays on 6 weeks. I think there is a place for every service. I personally will not switch to a waterless. For me, it is just harder to do the type of pedi I do without the tubs. I use scrubs and masks and do theme type pedis and it is a lot of trouble to deal with having warmed towels etc to try and clean the foot off. Easier to put back in water to rinse. If you are not using scrubs and other kinds of treatments, I think waterless is fine. We have had this discussion on her before. Everyones opinions differ and we all do what works best for us. I just personally like the tubs. My pedis range from 35-65 dollars, and like I have said before, for me, if I am paying that kind of moola, I want the chair. I don't play into the public fear of everything in the news. I just tell them like it is. For instance, I had an avid tanner in last week who had removed her acrylics from another shop. She had just decided to stop going to the tanning salon. She wanted to try a different type of nail instead of ac's. We decided on gel. Then she freaked when I pulled out the light. I am thinking, ok you dried up raisen, now you are worried about the uv light? She had heard you can get melanoma on your fingernails....so I told her the deal with nail uv lights and her other option was fiberglass or french dip or back to ac's. She decided on gel. I think of you are taking care of business as a responsible nail tech, any service you choose to provide should abd can be done safely. Sent from my U.S. Cellular BlackBerry® smartphone
-----Original Message----- From: Diana Bonn <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11:58:28 To: <[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Subject: NailTech:: JMHO/waterless Pedicures First of all I am not saying that waterless pedicures do not work. I agree they work. BUT.................. For example, you know how the media tears us apart about acrylic nails (now gel nails), about how the consumer should NEVER EVER have them applied because it will cause you to die and have a horrible death, fingers will fall off, your family will die, and will be the end of humanity! LOLOLO And we say, hey wait a minute, we are good nail techs, we are professionals. Yes there are problems out there, but NOT all of us are out to maim and kill our clients. For example, you know how some say that being a nail tech will cause miscarriages, lung disease, kidney failure, liver problems, menopause, depression, pimples, weight gain, cellulite, global warming!!! LOLO And we say, hey wait a minute, we are responsible nail techs, we understand. Yes there are problems out there, But most of us are healthy and love our cellulite!!!!!!!! And we have the waterless pedicures that promote an excellent pedicure but also SCREAM, do not use the chair, it will maim you, DO NOT USE THEM!!!!!! If you put your feet and legs in these chairs, you will get unspeakable diseases, that we can't pronounce, infections,your toes will fall off, and you will gain weight and get more cellulite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I say, hey wait a minute, there are responsible nail techs out there that clean their chairs and you can have an enjoyable pedicure in a safe environment. I consider waterless pedicures another SERVICE OPTION. I don't like the idea that some that are educating that ALL pedicure thrones are un-safe. The consumer should be taught both ways. My clients love the chair. I clean it properly. The soaking has NEVER affected the polish adherence. I say, Service Options, the pedicure throne and the waterless pedicure. They can both be effective and they both can cause the same infections and diseases. The professional nail technician knows how to do both, a great pedicure with or without water, and how to prevent infection and diseases. JMHO diana from indiana -- 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. -- 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.
