Post on 27-Mar-2015
Pedicuring
Milady’s Standard Cosmetology
Cosmetology:
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“Achievement seems to be connected with action.
Successful men and women keep moving. They make
mistakes, but they don’t quit”
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Objectives• Identify the equipment and materials
needed for a pedicure and explain• List the steps in the pedicure pre-
service procedure• Demonstrate the proper procedures
and precautions for a pedicure
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• Describe the proper technique to use in filing toenails
• Describe the proper technique for trimming the nails
• Demonstrate your ability to perform foot massage properly
• Understand proper cleaning and disinfecting of pedicure equipment
Objectives
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Pedicure Supplies• Pedicuring station• Stool and footrest• Pedicure basin• Toe separators• Foot file or
paddle
• Toenail clippers• Liquid soap• Foot lotion• Pedicure slippers
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Pedicure Instruments• Toenail clippers• Curette
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• Nail rasp• Abrasive nail and foot files • Foot files or paddles• Nippers
Pedicure Instruments
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Pedicure Equipment• Pedicure carts• Water baths
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• Complete pre-service sanitation• Station set-up• Arrange towels• Set up manicure table• Fill basin with warm water• Greet client with a smile• Complete consultation
Pedicure Pre-Service Procedure
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Pedicure Pre-Service Procedure
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• Follow product directions• Develop efficient performance• Eliminate distractions• Be gentle, but firm• Properly grasp foot
Pedicure Service Guidelines
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• The soak• Nail care• Skin care• Massage• Polishing nails (optional)
Five Basic Pedicure Steps
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Pedicure Procedure• Remove shoes and socks• Soak feet for 5 minutes• Dry feet thoroughly
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• Remove polish • Clip toenails• File nails
Pedicure Procedure
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• Use foot file• Rinse foot• Repeat steps 7 and 8 on other foot• Brush nails
Pedicure Procedure
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• Apply cuticle remover • Removing cuticle tissue • Brush nails
Pedicure Procedure
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• Apply lotion, cream, or oil • Massage foot• Proceed with steps 10-15 on right foot• Remove traces of lotion• Apply polish
Pedicure Procedure
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Finished Pedicure
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Pedicure Post-Service• Schedule another appointment• Advise client• Recommend take-home products• Disinfect pedicure basin• Clean table and disinfect implements
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Disinfecting Foot Spas• Must be completed after each client
– Drain and remove– Clean surfaces– Disinfect– Rinse and dry
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• Remove and clean screen• Wash screen and inlet• Flush system with low-sudsing, warm
water for 10 minutes• Rinse, drain, and let air-dry
Daily Disinfecting Procedure
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Bi-Weekly Disinfecting Procedure
• Complete daily procedure• Fill spa with bleach solution• Circulate solution for 10 minutes• Soak in solution for 6–10 hours• Drain and flush system
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Foot Massage:Basic Movements
• Effleurage: stroking movements• Petrissage: kneading, squeezing,
friction• Percussion/tapotement:
striking/hacking
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Foot Massage Techniques• Relaxer movement to joints • Effleurage on top of foot
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• Effleurage on heel• Effleurage on toes• Joint movement for toes
Foot Massage Techniques
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• Thumb compression• Metatarsal scissors
Foot Massage Techniques
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• Fist twist compression• Effleurage on instep• Percussion/tapotement movement
Foot Massage Techniques
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More on Pedicuring• Basic product types
– Soaks, abrasives, massage preparations, cuticle removers
• Add-on products– Callus softeners, masques, hot paraffin
baths, pedicure slippers, pedicure sandals
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Full Service Pedicure Procedure• The soak• Nail care
– Remove polish– Apply cuticle remover– Use curette– Trim toenails
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Full Service Pedicure Procedure
– Remove cuticle tissue– Smooth edges of nail plate– Smooth remainder of nail – Repeat on other foot
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• Skin care: exfoliate, smooth calluses, rinse, apply masque, scrub and treat calluses on other foot
Full Service Pedicure Procedure
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• Massage
Full Service Pedicure Procedure
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• Apply polish• Post-pedicure procedure
Full Service Pedicure Procedure
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• Name 5 pedicure supplies
Summary and Review
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• List the steps in the pedicure pre-service
• At what angle should you hold your nippers when cutting natural nail and why?
Summary and Review
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• Describe the proper technique to use when filing toenails
• Describe the proper technique to use when trimming the toenails
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• List the steps in the pedicure post-service
• Name and describe 6 foot massage techniques
Summary and Review
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• Explain why calluses should never be removed
• Why must you be especially careful when giving a pedicure to a diabetic client?
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