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 <enhandsme...@gmail.com>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 > 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> >> . >> >> >> >> > > > > -- 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 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
