Hello,
Im starting a mobile business but not sure what to do to keep my mitts and towels warm? I use mitts in my facials to remove masks and etc... but i dont want to carry around a cabbi towel warmer. I bought this hot towel warmer bag, but it doesnt work. Ive been told to keep them in a bowl of warm water but then it will get cold really quickly wont it? Then i will have to leave my client all the time to get new warm water.... Im not sure what i should do... Has anyone got any recommendations please??
Thank you
Sarah xxx

Before my treatment i get 3 bowls of water. 1 warm, 2 hot.
I leave my mitts in the hot water and just ring them out. By the time you have done this they will cool down just enough to remove any product from your clients face.
Some people put their towels in the microwave. Ive never tried it and not sure if i would.
What are you wanting the hot towels for hun? xxx

Oh, sorry to but in,I've just had a flash back there a few years ago I done just that popped the towel in the microwave and went to wash my hair. Came back a few minutes latter and the kitchen was full of black smoke and the towel was on fire inside the microwave. Now I cant remember how long it was in there but silly me yes it was bone dry.
So please just be careful xx

Ha ha sorry hun I just had to laugh
Im not so sure I would trust it...well defo not now!! xxx

My mum bought me a pair of stripes socks for xmas last year and in them was a pouch with a metal disc inside. When you snapped the disc this pouch became lovely and warm inside my socks. This would be a great solution to keeping your towels warm. I think she had them from M&S

lol
Ive put mine in the microwave loads of times, when at work, the cabbi hasnt heated them up enough. For mobile i cant carry around a cabbi and i dont want to be using somebodys microwave in their own. I need mitts for the facials, in Elemis you use mitts to remove the exfoilator,mask and cleanse the feet etc... Its also nice to put a small warm towel on the back after doing a back massage as it really relaxes the muscles.
I think the bowl idea is good... Though i tried that and the water got cold really quickly.. Though i could probs just leave the client for a minute while i get new warm water or something. Thanks for your help xxx

Hi,

I take a food steamer with me, its a 3 tier one, I put it on before I set up for a facial, put the towels in dry and when I am ready to use them they are prefect.

Suzie

What a great idea, I bought towelling mits to use as part of my manicure service, might try that!

Hi im mobile I wet the mits roll them up in pairs wrap them in cling before going to the client. I have a thermal bag for them to go in, when i get to the clients hse I just heat them for two mins in there microwave and pop them in the thermal bag, it keeps them hot for the length of the facial.
I dont think clients mind, they know your going to have to use there water electric etc if there having treatments at home. I have never had a complaint.

Hi guys, someone mentioned in a previous post that using a metal bowl retained the heat far longer then a plastic bowl. I've bought a really good sized bowl from that famous swedish shop (kitchen dept), its brushed metal on the outside and smooth & very shiney on the inside of the bowl, looks really expensive and sleek, costs around £8. i think. Its the right size for getting hands in and wringing mitts out and retains heat really well.
The bowl is a good size for putting clients hands in and washing off hand masks.
Theres a much bigger one available that you could use to soak feet in if you didnt want to use a foot spa, around £10. looks really sleek.
Im going to post a question re:keeping wax hot when travelling between mobile clients, would appreciate any imput.
HTH xxxxxxx