Manicure/peds and facials

[Milliecat]

Hi everyone and happy new year.

I have for the past couple of years been visiting two old ladies in an old peoples home to reshape and varnish their nails and shape and tint their eyebrows. I met the warden yesterday and she has asked if I would be interested in going in 1 morning a week to give treatments to other residents in the home, they are all mainly women, the youngest starting at 55.

She suggested manicures, pedicures and facials. I have been considering it thinking that paraffin wax treatments would be perfect for them as part of their treatment plan, however, this may seem a silly question but where do I draw the line regarding massage, I don't want to do anything to damage their skin?

Also any suggestions on how to adapt the usual manicure/pedicure and facial to suit the elderly?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[EMMA AT ELITE]

Hi everyone and happy new year.

I have for the past couple of years been visiting two old ladies in an old peoples home to reshape and varnish their nails and shape and tint their eyebrows. I met the warden yesterday and she has asked if I would be interested in going in 1 morning a week to give treatments to other residents in the home, they are all mainly women, the youngest starting at 55.

She suggested manicures, pedicures and facials. I have been considering it thinking that paraffin wax treatments would be perfect for them as part of their treatment plan, however, this may seem a silly question but where do I draw the line regarding massage, I don't want to do anything to damage their skin?

Also any suggestions on how to adapt the usual manicure/pedicure and facial to suit the elderly?

Many thanks in advance.

Hi
Instead of using the paraffin wax - which could get a bit messy and will take time to melt, how about using heated mittens and booties? I much prefere these as the heat stays all throughout the treatment.

You could maye do mini facials as where they are older their skin will be thinner/ not as taught and the whole extraction part may be too much for them.

As for adapting the usual mani / pedi I would keep them the same just be careful with removing hard skin on the feet as most care homes etc will have a chiropedist that comes in.

Regarding massage how about just offering single areas?
like, foot & lower leg, hand & forearm, Indian head massage, back neck & shoulder, 20 mins each.

How about Indian head Massage as well?

You could print up a page of treatments, (maybe with descriptions) you can offer them then they can choose what they like.
Here are some ideas;

NAILS & FEET
Mani refresh- cut, file, and varnish nails
Manicure- cut, file, cuticle work, massage, and varnish
Heavenly hands - file nails, moisturise hands followed
by heated mittens
Pedi refresh - cut, file, and varnish toes
Pedicure - cut, file, cuticle work, massage, and varnish
Tired tootsies - file toes, moisturise feet
followed by heated booties

MASSAGE
Foot & leg - 20 mins
Hands & forearm - 20 mins
Indian head Massage - 20 mins
Back neck and shoulder - 20 mins

FACIALS
Mini facial
aromatherapy - includes massage & mask

EYE TREATMENTS
Eyebrow tidy - (using what you use wax/ tweezers)
Eyebrow tint
Eyelash tint

That is just a sample there might be some treatments you dont want on there or some you will want to add.

Hope this helps you
Emma xx

 

[Milliecat]

Hi Emma,

Many thanks, your response was really helpful. I was just a little concerned on the massage side of things with the elderly, however i will adapt this to suit the age and skin of the client.

Unfortunately I am not yet trained in any holistic treatments but this is something I am looking to learn later this year.

Good idea for the heated boots & mitts, they didn't even go through my mind, I was just thinking of the paraffin wax treatment being helpful for arthritic joints etc.

Thanks once again and have a good year.

Sharon x

 

[EMMA AT ELITE]

Hi Emma,

Many thanks, your response was really helpful. I was just a little concerned on the massage side of things with the elderly, however i will adapt this to suit the age and skin of the client.

Unfortunately I am not yet trained in any holistic treatments but this is something I am looking to learn later this year.

Good idea for the heated boots & mitts, they didn't even go through my mind, I was just thinking of the paraffin wax treatment being helpful for arthritic joints etc.

Thanks once again and have a good year.

Sharon x

Your very welcome Sharon,
The heated mittens and booties will be a god send, I find them better than parrafin wax as you have consistent heat, and a lot less messy!!
Look around at different companys prices on them I think salon serve do buy on pair get the second half price! (dont quote me on it though)
Emma xx

 

[naildaze]

with the elderly I am usually more concerned with massage and affecting their blood pressure, etc... and a lot of them tend to like less pressure. As well have more sensitive skin, so I watch what products I use on them for the massage. They would love paraffin! (as long as they are not sensitive to the heat). I use the heated booties and let them caontrol the heat button.