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Student Name: Sepideh Fathi Kazerouni VTCT No

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Be able to prepare for pedicure treatments

(Learning Outcome 1)

1. Describe salon requirements for how you prepare your work area, your
client and yourself for a pedicure treatment. (f)

Work area: include all tools and equipment required, any hygiene requirements and ideal position for use
Manicure Products and tools:Foot treatment sprays,Foot soak, Sloughing lotion, Large foot file,Pumice,Toe separators,Callus
rasp, Nail polish remover, Nail polish, Nail polish thinner, Nail strengthens, Cuticle oil, Cuticle remover, Cuticle massage cream,
Buffing paste/gel, Foot cream/lotion, Base coat, Top coat, Cuticle clippers, Cuticle knife, Hoof stick, Orange wood stick, Nail file,
Chamois buffer, Two way buffer, Spatula.
Hygiene requirements: Tools should be sterilised and or Sanitised before use, using autoclave, UV light or Disinfectants
Work area:
- Room temperature – the optimum working temperature is approx 18 ̊C.
- Adequate ventilation is required to keep fresh air circulating around the salon as filing and buffing nails creates dust
and some products have a strong odour.
- Working in a stuffy atmosphere can also cause lethargy and tiredness.
- Air conditioning is ideal as it can be controlled.
- Lighting – should be adequate to enable effective nail and skin diagnosis and treatment.
- Lighting should be carefully selected and positioned to prevent glare and discomfort for the client and therapist.
- Low noise level – clients may be given the option of listening to gentle background music.
- The work area is an important aspect of the treatment and the use of clean hygienic equipment and materials is
paramount.
- Clients will appreciate the extra time and consideration taken to ensure the treatment environment is just right for
them
Before commencing the treatment ensure thorough preparation of:
- Yourself
- Treatment area
- Nail products and equipment
- Client
- To prepare the treatment area and nail products/equipment.
- All environmental conditions must be prepared.
- Tools & equipment must be sterilised
- Paraffin wax at correct temperature and in a safe position
- Equipment, materials should be placed within easy reach.
- Clean towels / gown should be available for the client.

You will need to work in a position opposite your client, using a cushion or folded towels for the client to put their
foot on, over your lap. It is easier to work on a low chair, making sure your client has not got her leg up too high.

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Client: include what items of clothing etc must be removed, suitable positioning of client for treatment etc

To prepare the client for treatment:

- Consultation to check for contra-indications

- Treatment plan to be discussed and agreed.
- Clients clothes to be protected
- Clients belongings to be stored safely and securely
- Position the client in a well supported chair to ensure their comfort throughout the treatment.
- Clients' jewellery should be removed and given to the client for safekeeping.

Yourself: include personal presentation and hygiene

To prepare yourself for the treatment:

2. Ensure personal appearance & hygiene is of the highest standard.

3. Hands should be washed before, during and after the treatment.
4. Cover any open wounds on the hands with a waterproof dressing
5. Position yourself correctly and comfortably for the treatment

You will need to work in a position opposite your client, using a cushion or folded towels for the client to put their
foot on, over your lap. It is easier to work on a low chair, making sure your client has not got her leg up too high.

6. Provide a description of the different consultation techniques, listed below,

used to identify treatment objectives. (h)

Visual:
check for:
- Check if nails are blue, could be poor circulation, smoking, ill health.
- Texture of nails, smooth, ridges, pitted.

Manual:
check for:
- Skin warm to touch and nice healthy glow.
- Skin cool to touch may be caused by poor circulation.
- Skin texture, smooth, dry, rough.

Questioning:

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Check for contra-indications by asking questions from the client. For example, ask the client about Broken bones or anything
they want to tell us that they think should be considered.

Listening:
Listening effectively to the client's needs, expectations and explainations.

Reference to client card:

Check for the previous client’s consultation form if this is not their first visit and ensure to keep the record of all the clients.

7. Describe how to select products, tools and equipment to suit clients needs,
skin and nail conditions. (j) (give examples)

Based on the client analysis we can offer them different products or services for example to moisturise
the skin or warm oil for splitter nails.
We will be demonstrating to the client how to improve their skin and nails throughout the pedicure
treatment by showing them how to file and buff their nails correctly, what products to use and how to
keep their skin moisturised and protected etc.

Be able to provide pedicure treatments

(Learning Outcome 2)

8. Explain how to communicate and behave in a professional manner towards

your client. (h) Include verbal and non-verbal communication and professional ethical conduct

we should always pay attention to our body language signs like:

- Eyes and gaze: the ability to look someone directly in the face and maintain eye
- contact shows openness and sincerity; looking away will almost always undermine your
message.
- Facial expression: smiling helps, but it should be genuine – do not smile if you are sad, angry or
serious.
- Hand and arm movements: avoid fiddling as this distracts attention from your message.
- Tone of voice: speak clearly and confidently in an even tone of voice.
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9. Explain the importance of positioning yourself and your client correctly

throughout a pedicure treatment. (j) Include therapist and client posture etc

Both you and your client should be in a healthy position at all times. Keep the neck straight and
glance down at your client without bending your neck. Feet should slide under the client’s bed
during the treatment. When more pressure is required, you may wish to move into a striding
position. Stand with your body at an angle to the client, feet positioned as if striding forward in a
lunge position (Just like therapist and client posture).

10. Explain the importance of using products, tools, equipment and techniques
to suit the client’s treatment needs, nail and skin conditions. (k)

Tools Description How to use

To clean under the free edge and push Tip both ends with cotton wool. Hoof
Orange wood back the cuticles. end to push back cuticles, pointed end
sticks to clean under free edges.
To shape the nail (free edge) Hold the file as near to the end as
possible to produce long flowing
Emery boards movements. Use a side to centre
movement.
Helps to remove ridges as well as Use quickly and lightly across nail
Nail buffer shine nail plate and stimulate blood plate. Can be used in all directions.
supply.
Loosens and removes stubborn Keep cuticle knife flat using the very
cuticles. tip only, working it in small circular
Cuticle knife movements. Cuticle area must be wet.

Used to trim away excess cuticle, Hold in the palm of the hand, cutting in
hangnail and ragged skin small continuous movements to
Cuticle nippers ensure a smooth cuticle edge.

Pedicure Used to trim away excess cuticle, Hold in the palm of the hand, cutting in

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hangnail and ragged skin small continuous movements to

clippers ensure a smooth cuticle edge.

Remove a large build up of hard skin Use after soaking and drying the feet
Foot rasp patches on the dry areas only.

help push the cuticles back during After rolling back the cuticle, dampen
pedicure the rubber hoof end of the stick and
Rubber hoof
gently mould cuticle into desired form
stick and free any portion adhering to the
nail.
To remove products. Used to remove products to prevent
cross infection. Use disposable wooden
Spatula spatulas when possible.

To reduce the length of the nails Support the nail with the thumb and
cut from side to centre, centre to
Nail scissors side in a gentle curve.

Is used for an accurate application of Deep the brush into the warm paraffin
Paraffin wax paraffin wax during moisturising and and apply it to the feet on each side.
brush relaxing paraffin heat therapy
treatments
Products Description How to use
Used with a chamois buffer to give a Apply it to the nails.
Buffing paste shine to the nail plate.

Used to soften and lubricate dry
cuticles.
Cuticle cream
Loosens and releases the cuticle from
Cuticle the nail plate.
remover
This is a method of removing dead skin
cells with mild abrasive substances
Exfoliant such as oatmeal, salt, ground fruit
kernels, abrasive creams etc.
Apply around the nail, including the
toes if necessary (dry, chapped skin).
Massage cuticles with a firm rotating
motion and allow it to penetrate.
Squeeze a thin strip of Instant Cuticle
Remover around cuticles and under nail
tips. After 15 seconds, gently push back
cuticles with a stick.
gently apply the product and use light,
short strokes or tiny circular motions to
scrub the skin to be absorbed. Then
rinse off the product using water.

Moisturisers, softens and protects the Place a dab of cream on the feet.
Foot lotion skin and cuticles. Massage it with circular movements.

one of the best ways to soothe and soak the feet in warm water and hand
Foot soak moisturise dry feet soak product for about 5-10 minutes so
that skin is soft

Enamel Protects and adds colour and shine to Apply with the brush to the nails one by
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the nail plate.
Prepares an even surface for the nail
polish and prevents the polish from
Base coat staining the nail plate.
Protects the nail polish and creates
Top coat shine.
It is a self-levelling base coat, meaning
that it fills in any uneven surfaces on
Ridge filler your nails to create a perfectly smooth
base for your manicure.
Helps to strengthen soft, weak nails
that split and break easily. It coats the
Nail hardeners nail plate to give a clear, polished
finish.
A few drops are added to nail polish
that has thickened to give it the right
Enamel thinner consistency.
Removes nail polish at the beginning of
the treatment.
Enamel Is also used at the end of the pedicure
remover to remove hand lotion (grease) from
the nail plate before polishing.
To help the polish dry faster.
Quick dry
products
Cleans the feet and nails prior to
Hygiene spray treatment
Paraffin wax is used in a hand wax bath,
which is a soft wax that melts at a
lower temperature than beeswax, so it
does not typically cause any
Paraffin wax burns/blisters to the skin.Wax therapy
has been found to be beneficial for
those with various conditions affecting
their feet
Foot mask The condition and colour of the feet
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one. start from the top and move to
the free edge. and then the right side
and left side. you can apply each nail in
three moves or more if necessary. The
process can be repeated for another
round after a minute.
apply with the brush to nails before
enamel.
apply with the brush to the nails after
enamel
Apply one coat to the nails before
enamel.
Apply the nail strengthener just as you
would nail polish on natural nails.
Add to polish at least 20 minutes
before use and shake well.
Apply with brush or cottons for
cleaning the polish or tidying the
pedicure
It could be used as spray or machine
Spray the right amount on feet.
Layers of melted paraffin wax are
applied to the hand to form a glove-like
cover.
Apply it to the feet and leave it in for a
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can be improved by the use of the hand period of time. then you can rinse them
masks which have a number of uses. off.

Equipment Description How to use

Pedicure
soaking bowl
used to melt the wax before use put 500g wax into the machine and
Paraffin wax plug it in. You can use slow heat for 2
heater hours.
Heated booties are used to help the Moisturising products are applied to
product observed via skin. the feet and nails, which are then
Heated booties wrapped in cling film and placed into
the lined heated booties.

11. Describe how treatments can be adapted to suit client treatment needs,
nail and skin conditions. (l) Give examples

You will be demonstrating to the client how to improve their skin and nails throughout the manicure
treatment by showing them how to file and buff their nails correctly, what products to use and how to
keep their skin moisturised and protected etc.

12. State the importance of completing the treatment to the satisfaction of the
client (o)

Providing the client with treatment advice is an important aspect to a nail treatment. The client has
come to you to improve the condition of their hands and nails, so it is important that the good work you
have carried out is continued once they have left the salon.

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13. State the importance of completing treatment records. (p)

By completing treatment records, you can book the client in again for the next treatment and use the
contact details to offer them services and products etc.
Furthermore, keeping the record could be beneficial in insurance matters in the future.

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