Protective sheet for mobile?

[gemmamcleod]

Hi all. I want to use a protective sheet on the floor when doing mobile treatments (waxing etc) as someone recomended this and it is part of my insurance that i do. But im not sure what to use? It cant be slippy or to thin? any ideas? xx

 

[fena]

I had an cheap shower curtain from Ikea, however it slides around, so daughter bought me some plastic/vinel type stuff. It is on the roll and i think is used for table clothes ect. It is water proof one side and has a white backing other. It was really cheap.

 

[gemmamcleod]

Oh, where was it from?? x

 

[wowbb]

Hi all. I want to use a protective sheet on the floor when doing mobile treatments (waxing etc) as someone recomended this and it is part of my insurance that i do. But im not sure what to use? It cant be slippy or to thin? any ideas? xx

Hi Gemma,

I dont know if you have tried to do waxing at a clients house but when you are going mobile time is money and you do have to make sure that you treatments are paid enough not only to cover for time and material but also for the travel back and forth.

With waxing comes another problem as they need warming/heating and if you get to a client just to do the waxing the warming up of the wax will take a lot of time (depending what you use 30-45 minutes?) so unless you can do any other treatment in the meantime you have to consider very carefully if this is worth offering on its own?

 

[kerry33]

i use a disposable tablecloth,its not slidey and neutral in colour.i got it from tesco's.

 

[kerry33]

Hi Gemma,

I dont know if you have tried to do waxing at a clients house but when you are going mobile time is money and you do have to make sure that you treatments are paid enough not only to cover for time and material but also for the travel back and forth.

With waxing comes another problem as they need warming/heating and if you get to a client just to do the waxing the warming up of the wax will take a lot of time (depending what you use 30-45 minutes?) so unless you can do any other treatment in the meantime you have to consider very carefully if this is worth offering on its own?

I always pre heat my wax before i go to a client,so even though i offer other treatments, if a client just wants waxing its not a problem.

 

[fena]

My daughter bought it from a cheap bits n bobs shop. You can buy it anywhere that sells fabric, the Range if you have one, Franklins, (though i may think it will be more expensive). They come in a wide range of colours and patterns, mine is plain

 

[gemmamcleod]

Hi Gemma,

I dont know if you have tried to do waxing at a clients house but when you are going mobile time is money and you do have to make sure that you treatments are paid enough not only to cover for time and material but also for the travel back and forth.

With waxing comes another problem as they need warming/heating and if you get to a client just to do the waxing the warming up of the wax will take a lot of time (depending what you use 30-45 minutes?) so unless you can do any other treatment in the meantime you have to consider very carefully if this is worth offering on its own?

I always pre heat my wax before i go to a client,so even though i offer other treatments, if a client just wants waxing its not a problem.

Yes i will need to have a think about this. Kerry - do you use warm wax? i dont think i could heat my pot up and then drive with it runny? i will keep it in a plastic box with a lid, but im not sure if you use PHD, which would be easier? it takes about 20 mins to heat, so would have to explain this and it would be the first thing i do when i get there and by the time i have filled in my forms and set up coach it shouldnt be too long. I no its not ideal. xx

 

[wowbb]

Yes i will need to have a think about this. Kerry - do you use warm wax? i dont think i could heat my pot up and then drive with it runny? i will keep it in a plastic box with a lid, but im not sure if you use PHD, which would be easier? it takes about 20 mins to heat, so would have to explain this and it would be the first thing i do when i get there and by the time i have filled in my forms and set up coach it shouldnt be too long. I no its not ideal. xx

That is a very good idea for new clients but when you wax existing ones make sure you dont have to wait for 20 minutes but maybe you can convince them for a manicure or anything to fill the time while you wait for the wax :O)))))

Hope all goes well and I am sure your clients will appreciate you doing this for them :O)

 

[Bebeautiful]

Hi gemma,
I always use a waterproof couch protection from beautyexpress, it comes in a roll, is green coloured and is placed on top of the couch roll. It ... is ... a ... Godsend. I also use it in the car when I am going to do clients. I agree with Kerry about doing another treatment with the waxing, I usually do a deluxe manicure. I always do two treatments when I do a client without offering a discount, I have always done this when my clients make a booking. I am confident enough to say to them, hello (then their name) whilst I'm doing your manicure I can see that you are due a bikini/ eyelash tint,perm etc and thats how it works well for me. Hope this is helpful

 

[gemmamcleod]

Thanks Guys, thats some good ideas. I will write them down!! xx

 

[weezie]

Waxing is actually very profitable. The most I've made waxing at one appointment is £58 in an hour and a quarter and usually make £33 on an average visit. :hug:

 

[Bombalurina]

I use a shower curtain, it's quite thin but it seems to be unbelieveably durable!!! Use it mainly for spray tanning just for peace of mind incase I drip solution, but have used it for waxing too. Think I got it from Argos!

With regards to waxing, a roller wax system is the best thing to use for mobile I think (Or a tube system). I always heat up my rollers before I go, and make sure the heat is kept in by wrapping in a towel while I'm in the car.