2.
Is another relaxing service offered in the salon
that pampers our tired feet which is the most
exercised part of our body as it carries our
weight and performs most of the time during
the day.
It can also help prevent and cure many
symptoms such as headache, stress, asthma,
migraine and improve the circulation of the
blood as one of the most beneficial effects of
Foot Spa Treatment
4.
Callous Remover- refers to a tool designed
to strip off calluses
Foot File- refers to a metal or sandpaper,
with a rough file on one side to remove
calluses and file on the other to smoothen
the feet.
Pumice stone- is used to soften rough
areas on the feet such as calluses
Foot Spa Tools
5.
Antiseptic Solution- is an agent that reduces or
prevents the multiplication of microorganisms.
Cling Wrap- is a thin film used for sealing the
paraffin during a foot spa.
Foot Blush- refers to a liquid spray that contains
peppermint and alpha hydroxyl acid derived
from fruits that whisks away dead skin cells,
deodorizes and soften the feet, giving it a pinkish
glow after use.
Foot Spa Supplies
6.
Foot Scrub- refers to a mixture of natural
ingredients to keep feet soft, smooth,
moisturized.
Foot Soak- refers to a herbal blend to relax,
energize, soothe and deodorize the feet
Foot Spa cream or lotion- serves as
moisturizer
Paraffin Wax- Is a mineral wax derived from
petroleum. It is a soft wax that melts at a
temperature cool enough to safely immerse
your skin.
Is used to treatment in spas and salon to lock
in moisture
7.
Towel- is an absorbent cloth for
drying the hands and feet.
8.
Foot Spa Basin- is a large rectangular container used
for bathing and soaking the feet
Foot Spa Machine- is an electronic device used to
soothe pain of arthritis, muscle spasms and dry cracked
skin of the feet.
Paraffin Wax Machine- Contain a heat source and tank
that holds paraffin wax.
The machine melt the wax and maintain it in a liquid
state
Foot Spa Equipment
9.
Tips and Warning
need to apply lotion or other
essential oils in doing a massage
to prevent friction burns
Lesson 2.2 Basic Foot
Massage
10.
1. Hold the bottom of the foot with both
hands. Begin rubbing the top of the foot,
slowly working your way down to the sole
of the feet. Apply more pressure as you get
closer to the sole. Reverse directions and rub
the foot moving slowly toward the top,
reducing pressure as you go.
2. Rub the heel of the foot. use your thumbs
for this, making small circles with medium
to heavy pressure. Work your way around
the entire heel. Repeat this action on the ball
of the foot.
11.
3. Uses cross- fiber friction on the heels of the
feet.
this means you use you thumbs to push up and
down on the heel. While one thumbs pushing
up, the other should be pushing down.
4. Massage around the ankle bone. Use both
hands to rub in a circular motion around the
bone on either side, and gently rub your fingers
over the top of the bone.
5. Use a fist to massage the arch of the foot.
With your hand closed in a fist, use the tops of
fingers to apply pressure to the arch. Roll your
hand back and forth to knead the skin gently.
