SPA pedicure: technology, tools

What is SPA pedicure

SPA is a wellness complex of procedures using water, and SPA pedicure is an improvement in the condition of feet, toes and heels using baths, oils and herbs.

Once you try a spa pedicure, you will forever refuse other care options. High-quality and gentle care and a relaxing atmosphere - this is what a real foot spa represents.

Features and benefits of SPA pedicure:

• Non-invasive skin treatment methods are used. Treatment of areas of the foot is carried out without the use of hard graters or pumice. Cleansing is achieved through high-quality softening of the skin;
• Foot care activities take about two hours in total;
• An integral part of a real SPA pedicure is aromatherapy and calm background music;
• In addition to the obvious improvement in the appearance of the legs, the mood improves and the whole body feels relaxed;

Rules for safe pedicure

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To make the process of tidying up your legs enjoyable and safe, it is important to remember a few simple rules:

1. It is better to entrust the entire procedure to a qualified specialist and carry it out in a salon. When cutting the cuticle, microtraumas are possible, which the specialist must treat with an antiseptic.
2. All instruments must be disinfected to avoid infection due to possible cuts.
3. Cleaning dense areas should only be done with pumice. Cutting with blades is absolutely prohibited, since the likelihood of skin injury is very high. In addition, in this case, the regenerative process of the skin is launched, which leads to faster formation of compactions.
4. It is better to give the nails the required shape before steaming (dry). With this approach, the risk of cuticle damage is reduced.

What is needed to carry out

To perform a SPA pedicure, the following accessories, materials and products are required:

• Bath . It is best to use a special electric container with the ability to control the water temperature. In the absence of it, you can use the usual one, but then you will have to monitor the maintenance of the desired temperature yourself. Hydromassage baths for spa pedicure help relieve swelling and improve blood circulation. Depending on the model, the device may include several massage modes, infrared heating and aromatherapy function.
• oil or any other essential extract. It is better to use products with an antiseptic effect - tea tree, nutmeg, cloves or ginger. As an alternative, pay attention to special products for water baths from Grandmother Agafya with juniper or Vilsen with fruit acids and rosemary;
• Towel;
• Scrub .
  Beauty Style sugar scrub is great for pedicure. Fine abrasive particles delicately clean even problem areas. All types of foot scrubs, how to use, review of products and recipes
• Mask . Pay attention to the nutritious “Tasty Legs” from Irisk with chocolate butter and candelilla wax. It guarantees deep hydration and also promotes the healing of cracks.
• Cream .
  You can moisturize your feet with any rich cream. Juniper from Grandmother Agafya, Scholl or Oriflame with beeswax - all these products do an excellent job of moisturizing and preventing the appearance of corns and roughness. Types of foot care creams
• Equipment - for beauty salons and spas. It is important that the chair for the client allows the body to relax as much as possible, the footrest is adjustable, and the location of the master helps not to strain the back.

SPA pedicure is carried out using the following materials and accessories:

• Baths.

It is better to choose a specialized container with a built-in temperature mode or thermometer. If this is not possible, a regular bath will do, but you just need to constantly check the water temperature yourself.

The use of hydromassage baths in pedicure eliminates swelling and improves blood circulation. You can turn on massage, aromatization and infrared heating.

• Oils

Tea tree oil is best because it has an antiseptic effect. Nutmeg, ginger or clove oils are also suitable.

• Foot towels.
• Scrubs, masks.
• Fat based cream.

Each beauty salon and spa must have a specially equipped chair with the function of changing the position of the footrest and backrest. The master should position himself so that he is comfortable and does not strain his back.

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Main stages

1. Steaming . For 5-10 minutes, the feet are steamed in a bath with an antiseptic or essential oils. The water temperature should not exceed 38-40 degrees. The main thing is to observe the specified temperature; cold water does not have a sufficient effect, and excessively hot water has a negative effect on blood vessels;
2. Gentle cleansing . At this stage, a soft scrub is applied. The drug allows you to get rid of dead skin without using graters;
3. Hydration . Nourishing mask with natural ingredients. Most often, products with seaweed, aloe extract and mineral clays are used for pedicure. The mask is left on for 10 minutes unless the instructions dictate a different time interval;
4. Foot massage . At this stage, a foot massage is performed to help relieve tension and improve blood circulation. The final step is to apply a nourishing cream for deep hydration.

If a coating is planned after the pedicure, the nail plates are treated with a primer.

Depending on the type, a spa pedicure may include additional steps or exclude basic ones.

Foot bath products - uses and types

Massage

At the end, a foot massage is performed. There are many active points on the sole, the impact of which has an impact on the functioning of internal organs. During massage, skin care takes place. In addition, the procedure has a positive effect on the general condition of the body.

Thanks to massage, relaxation occurs, muscle and joint tension is relieved, fatigue and headaches are eliminated. During this procedure, blood circulation in the legs is restored, and the blood receives many nutritional components. After this, a nourishing cream is applied, making the skin smooth and velvety.

A specialist may suggest performing a paraffin foot wrap between the mask and massage. Paraffin has a moisturizing and rejuvenating effect, the skin with it becomes soft and silky. At the end of the pedicure, a cooling tonic (mint or lemon) is applied. And then the cosmetologist treats the nails and applies a decorative coating.

Classical

A classic SPA pedicure does not involve the use of narrowly targeted products and is used to gently and delicately cleanse the feet and give them a well-groomed appearance.

For the procedure you need:

• Foot bath;
• Favorite oils and herbs;
• Scrub with medium-sized abrasive particles;
• Towel;
• Mask for legs;
• Nutritious cream;

Classic SPA pedicure step by step:

1. Prepare a bath at a temperature of 38°-40° and place your feet in it for 7-10 minutes;
2. Dry your skin lightly with a towel and use a scrub. Massage for 3-5 minutes and rinse with warm water;
3. Apply the mask according to the instructions. Depending on the product chosen, the drug can be used on wet or dry skin;
4. After 7-10 minutes, remove the composition with water and massage your feet for 10-15 minutes;
5. Lubricate your feet with cream and put on socks.

When preparing for a classic spa pedicure, pay attention to these products:

Antiseptic tablets for pedicure Cuccio with citrus

The tablets are intended for use during softening baths to disinfect the skin. Sold individually - the price for one tablet is 35 rubles.

Nourishing mask Oriflame “Swedish SPA”

Seaweed, shea butter and beeswax provide hydration, stimulate circulation and protect skin from damage. Used both for spa pedicures and as independent foot skin care. Price for 100 ml – about 250 rubles

Gel-scrub Talaris

The product with volcanic pumice particles, aloe gel and chamomile extract effectively cleanses and also stimulates cell renewal. Price – 200 rubles for 250 ml.

Yves Rocher Nourishing Foot Cream

Moisturizing cream with lavender saturates the skin with moisture and fights the appearance of cracks. Standard tube 75 ml. will cost 540 rubles.

Aravia Callus Cream

Great for salon pedicures. Contains urea, coconut and avocado oil for effective hydration. A large package of 550 ml costs about 740 rubles.

Device for hardware pedicure

The treatment of feet and toes is carried out with a special tool with various attachments, cutters and caps. The devices differ in technical characteristics:

1. Power. Devices with ratings above 35 W can withstand constant load and are suitable for pedicures, manicures, removing old coating, and cutting down artificial nails. Lower power is intended for occasional home use.
2. Rotational speed. The number of revolutions per minute is adjusted by the master depending on the operation being performed, but the figure should not be lower than 25,000 rpm. Otherwise, even processing the cuticles will become a problem.
3. Foot control. The pedal allows the master to free his hands during the procedure.
4. Reverse. The nozzles rotate both clockwise and counterclockwise, performing their functions better.

Compact devices are available for home use, and more massive, powerful options for working in the salon.

Attachments for hardware pedicure

The attachments are used for skin, cuticles, natural and extended nails. They differ in diameter, rotation speed and rigidity. Nozzles are made from different materials:

1. Ceramic. The safest ones are a mixture of abrasive and adhesive. There are coarse-grained (for removing keratinized epithelium on the feet), medium-grained (for processing cuticles), and fine-grained (for grinding the nail plate and skin ridges). Such attachments wear out quickly.
2. Diamond. They last longer than ceramic ones. They are made from glue and diamond chips and vary in diameter. The hardness of the nozzle is determined by the color stripe on the rod: black - high, blue and green - medium, red and yellow - low.
3. Metal. They are produced by applying notches to hard metal tips. They are used to remove a large layer of dead skin, file away thick coverings, and remove corns and calluses. They are convenient because they do not create dust.
4. Silicone. Made of silicone and abrasive particles designed for grinding and polishing. Coarse-grained nozzles of dark colors are used to polish the sole of the foot, and medium- and fine-grained ones are used to polish nails.
5. Natural. They contain fibers of plant materials that gently polish the nail and give it a natural shine.

Caps for hardware pedicure

The cap is a replaceable part made of rubber (inner part) and abrasive (upper part). The caps remove keratinized epithelium and polish the soles of the feet. They can be of different shapes:

• cylindrical;
• pointed;
• rounded.

Only dry skin can be treated with tips. The material cannot be disinfected after each use. The caps wash quickly and are inexpensive. The choice of a specific attachment depends on the condition of the client’s skin, the volume and type of work to be done.

Cutters for hardware pedicure

Milling cutters are a tip with several cutting blades and teeth, made of steel with the addition of abrasives. Its purpose depends on the shape of the cutter:

• ball - for caring for nail grooves;
• cylinder - for removing dead skin, calluses and corns;
• ellipse – for treating core calluses;
• cone – for treating ingrown nails and cleaning hard-to-reach places;
• disc - for polishing the nail plate, giving shape.

The final result depends on the quality of the cutters.

Japanese

Following the appearance of Japanese SPA manicure in the list of salon procedures, SPA pedicure also appeared. Japanese pedicure is a set of pleasant actions aimed at healing, relaxing and treating the skin of the feet and nails.

Types of SPA manicure, features and necessary cosmetics

To complete this you will need:

• Foot bath;
• Lavender, clove, lotus or any other essential oil;
• Herbs for bath. You can use chamomile, sage and a little mint;
• Scrub for cleansing feet from keratinization. All types of foot scrub are suitable for pedicure, but it is better to give preference to gel products - they are better distributed;
• Rice block for polishing. At the moment, you can only purchase the tool from the Masura brand;

  

• Mineral nail paste. The drug is a special composition containing pearl chips, which evens out the plate, fills in unevenness and strengthens it. Masura, Irisk or Patrisa - choose based on your preferences and budget.

  

• Wax or powder for sealing. Buy powder from the same manufacturer as the paste. Then the means will not conflict with each other and the effect will last longer;
• Atsui bags with salts, herbs and oils. It’s not easy to find them on open sale, but Masura offer several options in different colors;

  

• Kichin for proper distribution of mineral paste – 2 pieces;

  

• Nourishing foot cream;
• An orange or tangerine stick for working with the nail after the bath. No pushers, tweezers or trimmers - only natural materials.

Before you start working directly on your feet and nails. Be sure to turn on suitable music, light candles and surround yourself with all the attributes of a spa. The right atmosphere is the key to a successful pedicure; it will affect not only the legs, but also the nervous system and the entire body as a whole.

Step-by-step instructions for performing a Japanese SPA pedicure:

1. Foot bath with essential oils and herbs. It is best to use oil with an antiseptic effect, and herbs with a relaxing and caring effect. An excellent combination is tea tree and sage. The optimal time for a pedicure bath is 8-10 minutes.
2. Cuticle treatment. The skin is moved with an orange stick without sudden movements and strong physical impact;
3. Scrubbing with massage movements. Particular attention is paid to problem areas - the heels and side of the foot;
4. Polishing with a rice block. Do not file down the plate too much; it is enough to remove the top glossy layer for better penetration of subsequent products;
5. Application of mineral paste. It is important to pay attention to the application technology - from the center to the side rollers. The distribution is made using kichin made of suede or leather;
6. Fixing the coating with wax or powder containing wax. Manipulations are carried out according to the same scheme as applying the paste using a separate kichin;
7. Massage with Atsui bags. Depending on the desired effect, they can be heated or cooled. Cold massage tones and tightens pores, and hot massage relaxes and improves blood circulation;
8. Moisturizing with cream. As an option - Sante cream with seaweed. The product moisturizes and refreshes the skin of the feet.

Suitable means

Mineral paste Masura

The product with tea tree oil does an excellent job of strengthening nails, brittleness and peeling. Cannot be washed off with water or nail polish removers. Suitable for both manicure and pedicure. Retail price is about 1100 rubles.

Masura Sealing Powder

Powder with beeswax enhances the shine of nails and creates an additional protective layer from exposure to ultraviolet radiation and aggressive household products. Price – about 1100 rubles.

cream with seaweed

Kelp, urea, and glycerin help moisturize the skin and maintain the effect for up to 24 hours. Price for 50 ml is about 80 rubles.

Brazilian

Brazilian SPA pedicure is a very specific type, as it is carried out without the use of water. And, strictly speaking, it does not apply to the spa. For softening and care, socks with emulsion are used. Pedicure kits are intended for single use.

For a pedicure, you only need a special set with socks, disposable instruments and antiseptic.

Step-by-step instructions for a Brazilian SPA pedicure:

1. Treat your feet with an antiseptic;
2. Shape your nails with a file;
3. Put on socks with emulsion from the Brazilian pedicure kit, distributing the composition so that most of it is in the most problematic areas - the heels and toes;
4. Fasten the socks to the ankle to create a greenhouse effect and leave for 10-15 minutes;
5. Carefully cut off the tip of the toe near the toes;
6. Treat your nails and cuticles with an orange stick;
7. Take off your socks, remove the product with a paper towel and massage your feet for a couple of minutes.

After the session, you can apply the coating, but before that you need to degrease the nail plate.

Products for Brazilian pedicure:

Pedicure set from BalbCare

The set includes socks with pedicure emulsion, an orange stick and a disposable file. The emulsion contains tea tree extract with antiseptic properties and witch hazel extract to regulate blood circulation. The average price is 200 rubles.

Pedicure set from NK Cosmetic

The cream in the socks is enriched with urea for moisturizing, vitamin E to slow down aging and keratin for strengthening. Price from the manufacturer is 125 rubles.

Result of SPA pedicure

SPA pedicure is a healing and pleasant procedure during which you can relax and unwind. The result is healthy, well-groomed legs and a great mood.

No matter what condition your feet are in, you will always achieve excellent results with this procedure. In summer, a spa pedicure can be done once every 2-3 weeks. If you have deep calluses, corns or cracked heels, then more careful care will be necessary.

The main advantage of this procedure is that it does not injure the skin: soft grinding is performed, the intensity of which you can completely control yourself.

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Brand systems

Brands that produce professional lines of products for salons have their own technologies for performing spa pedicures. They differ in the composition of the means, sequence and technique of implementation. The only thing they have in common is the result in the form of well-groomed foot skin.

O.P.I.

Professional set OPI Natural line for spa pedicure includes 6 essential steps for cleansing and transforming the skin of your feet.

1. Cleansing oil foam with avocado, tea tree and grapefruit;
2. Horny softener;
3. Scrub with sugar crystals and vitamins A and E;
4. Clay based mask;
5. Massage lotion;
6. Protective cream to prevent the formation of corns.

Each product is available in several volume options.

CND

The CND brand offers a four-step Marine SPA pedicure care system. System composition:

1. Cleansing composition;
2. Peeling preparation;
3. Mask for cooling and relieving swelling;
4. Massage product with a complex of oils.

La Ric

A complete La Ric SPA complex for spa pedicure, combined with aromatherapy. The line includes several varieties of oils for aromatic collars and baths. In addition, the system includes a mask and massage oil.

Gehwol

The German manufacturer Gehwol offers 3 products in the line for SPA pedicure:

1. Creamy lavender bath product;
2. Pearl peeling for thorough cleansing;
3. Cream with the aroma of honey and milk with the addition of hyaluronic acid;
4. The kit also includes a pumice stone for rough skin.

Essie

The Essie spa pedicure system includes 5 products with individual functions and natural ingredients. At the same time, all products are enriched with ginger, lime, orange and lemon oils.

1. Tonic salt with citrus extracts;
2. Scrub with sunflower seed oil and walnut shells;
3. Mask with chamomile and aloe;
4. Cream with royal jelly and Shea butter;
5. Massage product with apricot, passionflower and rose oils.

For an example of SPA pedicure technology - instructions for implementation from CUCCIO (attention - not a very high-quality translation):

SPA pedicure from CUCCIO - step-by-step recommendations for implementation

At home

You can carry out the procedure at home yourself. To do this, it is enough to acquire a small set of tools and allocate 30-40 minutes of time.

Instructions for home spa pedicure:

1. Fill a bath with water, add your favorite herbs and oils and soak your feet there for 10 minutes;
2. Treat the cuticle with an orange stick or pusher;
3. Distribute a small amount of scrub over the foot and massage the skin with particles for 3-5 minutes, then rinse your feet;
4. Dry your feet with a towel and apply a mask;
5. Remove the product with warm water and perform a light massage – 7-10 minutes;
6. Moisturize your skin with nourishing cream and put on thick socks.