Is rotary brushing dead and gone?

[tcakes]

Hi there
this is my first ever post as I've just joined the site. I've read a lot of posts in the past and find the site useful and interesting hence me joining! I'm an HND student in Beauty just about to graduate, I've been conducting comparative research into microdermabrasion and rotary brushing which has been quite interesting. The question I wanted to ask those of you working in industry is do you think that there is no longer a place for rotary brushing, do you still use it or did find it useful? I've been using it for 2 years in treatments and I think it's a great wee machine! It makes a bigger difference than exfoliating alone (I've only used Dermalogica products in college) but so far I haven't found anyone who likes it or would consider it. Today I spoke to a therapist in a salon who told me that products should be good enough to work into the skin themselves without the need of a machine - I didn't agree with this, I think there are many useful ways of encouraging products into the skin whether it be through mechanical removal of skin first or electrical currents aiding penetration.

I love microdermabrasion it's an amazing treatment but very expensive so I think rotary is a good alternative for a basic facial. Sorry if post is too long, just wondering if I'm alone in this train of thought!!

 

[Velveteen]

Welcome to the Salon, tcakes! Tell me, you haven't called yourself after those luscious Tunnock Tea Cakes, have you?

Do you think that there is no longer a place for rotary brushing, do you still use it or did find it useful?

In short, no and yes. I believe there is a place for the rotary brush, yes it is still used and yes, I do find it useful. Mine is not an independent hand held, rather it is part of a floor unit. It's speed controlled so I can vary the revs and I incorporate its use into facials, deep cleansing, peels and the like. The head is removable and I use various surfaces (ie goat's hair, taklon, sponge, stone) for various tasks and I'm also able clean them properly. I have seen independent hand held units used though. However, I find that not a lot of people know how to use them and this may be due to the fact that not a lot of colleges that I have seen/been to here feature them in training. While the rotary brush as a place, I see it as a complementary service. I don't see as a replacement for or 'poor man's alternative' to microdermabrasion.

I find the brush maintains a balance in both pressure and action that is somewhat difficult to do with human hands. Like you, I believe there is a place for mechanical appliances to assist us with our job. However, I also agree that a product should be good enough to be used as a stand alone as some clientele don't like machines. Besides, you don't want to get too complicated in a salon situation. Simplicity is key.

Before you get whisked away by the 'Dermalogica Mob' in here :lick: let me tell you there is definitely a big wide world outside college and I encourage you to delve into as many products as you can find. You seem like someone who is really interested in what they use and how things work and I, for one, would be interested to read of your adventures in this area.

Best of luck with your career.

V.

 

[tcakes]

ha ha! yes my hubby nicknamed me that because I love tcakes

Thanks the useful thought provoking comments! I'm glad to find that it is still in use, I've only used the Carlton Microbrush but I have found it to be particularly beneficial to oily and dry skin types. When a clients paying for a facial I like to try and give them a treatment/result they most likely will not achieve at home even with professional products so I like to incorporate different things be it rotary, steaming, infra-red etc. It's great to find out what's happening in industry, every day's a school day

I can't wait to work with other brands, I love Dermalogica products and their training has been fantastic, however I've also been introduced to some of the Elemis and Decleor ranges which are devine! Like a kid in a sweet shop, so much to choose from!!

Thanks again!

 

[Velveteen]

They're not available in Australia unless I go to the British Shop and pay an over the top price for them. Which is probably a good thing as I would probably been 200kg heavier if that were not the case.:o

When a clients paying for a facial I like to try and give them a treatment/result they most likely will not achieve at home even with professional products

You're spot on. It's the experience a client pays for, not just the treatment itself.

I presently use Sothys in a professional capacity. I've also used Pevonia Botanica, Li'Tya, Environ, MD Formulations and Guinot in recent years. The girls in here use many different brands too..I'm always trying things out I find out about in here. I'm sure you'll find plenty of recommendations.