1.

Spread the lotion or cream over

arms and hands.
2. Effleurage the whole hand and
forearms.
3. Knead thumb to the back of the
hand and forearm.
4. Knead thumb to the palm and the
inner forearm.
5. Finger circulations, supporting the
joints.
6. Wrist circulations, supporting the
joints.
7. Effleurage the whole hand and
forearm.
8. Squeeze clients hand between your
own gently and slide off to finish.
Safety precaution: Be very
careful to avoid vigorous
massage of joints if your client
has athritis, high blood pressure
or has had stroke. Massage
increases circulation and may be
harmful to them. Talk with your
client through the massage and
adjust the pressure to the clients
hands.
Always remember that hand
massage will be given before
applying the nail polish. It
would be an x-factor if you
know the proper way to do
hand massage because most
of the clients want to be
refreshed and treated well
with a massage.