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Prepare the client prior to applying foot spa
Chiropodist - somebody who performs medical care and treatment of the human foot.
Foot Spa - beauty care service offered by salons to beautify the feet and indicate relaxation and stimulation
- Spa is a beauty care where curative minerals are present for personal beautification.
- If spa is applied to the feet, the patron can experience relaxation, pain is relieved and blood circulation is stimulated due to the warm and enhancing effect of the softening agents.
Foot Spa must be carried out if the client has any of the following conditions:
- Athletes foot
- Verruca
- Infectious skin diseases such as ingrown
- Diabetes
- Cuts of abrasions
Foot Problems
Athlete's Foot:
This is a fungal infection that attacks the toe nails and the spaces between the toes, making the skin feel sore and peeling away of the skin.
Treatment: An oral anti-fungal agent may be needed for several months. Try to keep the spaces between the toes dry with antifungal powder.
Corns (Calluses): These are pads of thick, hard skin on the toes and the soles of the feet. These are the
body's way of protecting a part that takes a lot of friction and pressure, Tight, ill- fitting shoes may give rise to painful corns, especially on the little toe.
•Treatment: Wearing a corn plaster may ease the pressure on a troublesome corn but if this does not help, it may be wise to have the corn treated by a doctor. Avoid ill fitting shoes.
Ingrown:
Sometimes a toenail instead of growing straight outwards, curves upwards and bites into the flesh at the sides of the toe, causing pain or discomfort
Treatment: Never cut the nails away at the sides or cut them too short. Avoid tight fitting shoes.
LET US REMEMBER
- Analysis of the client's foot condition will help you determine the cosmetics and/or service that should or should not be applied.
- After analyzing the client's nails and adjacent skin, a treatment plan should be considered in order to correct any skin disorders.
- Maintain good personal communication and genera Chygiene. Wash your hands regularly and clean implements thoroughly.
STEPS IN PERFORMING FOOT SPA
- Prepare the equipment neatly
- Place a towel on the f bor between you and the client.
- Direct the client to wear persona protective clothing
- Set the foot spa machine
- Place two towels on your lap
- Perform foot spa.
NAIL CARE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT are the articles used in any nail care service which are durable or permanent and are hand-held.
- Callous Remover
- Foot File
- Foot Spa Basin
- Mixing Bowl
- Pedicure Nail Brush
- Plastic Container for Cotton
- Pumice Stone
MATERIALS
These are the cosmetics and supplies that are consumed and should be replaced from time to time. They are also called consumables.
- Pumice Stone
- Alcohol
- Antiseptic Solution
- Apron
- Bleaching Soap
- Cling Wrap
- Cotton
- Disinfectant
- First Aid Kit
- Foot Blush
- Foot soak
- Foot scrub
- Garbage bins/bags
- Hand Towel
- Lotion
- Towel
EQUIPMENT
These are the items which are more or less durable and permanent needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Chair
- These are seats with back support which have four legs and some have rests for the arms.
Foot Spa Machine
- It is an electronic gadget used for soaking, bathing and massaging the feet during a foot spa.
Foot Spa Stool
- It is a simple seat with three or four legs designed to provide comfort and elevation during a foot spa.
Stelizer
- It is an equipment in a salon used for sterilizing metal implements to kill microorganisms.
Timer
- It is a device that can be pre-set to start or stop something at a given time.
Nail Care, once considered as a luxury for the few or as a mark of distinction between the rich and the poor, is now within the reach of the general public. In fact, part of a person’s grooming and a form of inexpensive relaxation is a regular nail care activity – be it manicure, pedicure, hand spa or foot spa.