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 <enhandsme...@gmail.com>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 < > awinger...@sbcglobal.net> 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 <enhandsme...@gmail.com> >> *To:* NailTech@googlegroups.com >> *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 >> enhandsme...@gmail.com >> >> >> >> On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 12:04 AM, Michelle Cordes <nailgirl1...@yahoo.com >> > 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 <nailg...@aim.com>* wrote: >>> >>> >>> From: Pati <nailg...@aim.com> >>> Subject: NailTech:: pedicure chair >>> To: NailTech@googlegroups.com >>> 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. To post to this group, send email to nailtech@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nailtech+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
