Well I just bought a hot towel cabinet from my local nail supply and I haven't tried it out yet. You're supposed to wet towels, wring them out and then put them in the cabi. So what I'm probably gong to do is use a soapy nail brush to scrub the foot clean, use my e-file to clean up cuticles and calluses, apply moisturizer and masque, wrap in a hot moist towel, put a plastic bag over that and into an electric bootie. I'm not too sure about the water and electricity part yet but I'd like to find a way to keep the towel warm for a goodly amount of time.
On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 2:48 PM, Becky Fangmann <enhandsme...@gmail.com>wrote: > 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 < > wetpaintnail...@gmail.com> 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 >> <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 >> >> >> >> > > > > -- 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
