HAND SPA

Prepared by: LILIBETH A. ROLDAN

KAPALANGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
GAPAN CITY
Definition:
• HAND SPA – hand care treatment to pamper our tired hands to
keep nails look healthy and strong.
• It is a way to relax and relieve stress from day to day activities
accompanied by massage and has many beneficial effects. Hand
spa was found helpful to combat anti-ageing.
BENEFITS OF HAND SPA TREATMENT

A. Relaxes fingers, wrist and muscles

B. Helps loosen tight hand muscles
C. Reduces scar tissue and adhesion that cause
decreased finger and wrist mobility
HAND SPA TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

• Mixing bowl,  lotion, mittens,

• pumice stone,  paraffin wax,
• alcohol,  germicidal soap,
• antiseptic solution,  hand spa machine,
• body scrub,  paraffin wax
machine,
• cling wrap,
 plastic basin,
• first aid kit,
 trolley
CARE OF HAND SPA TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

Disinfecting hand spa equipment:

– Drain
– Clean
– Disinfect
– Drain and rinse
Preparation of metal implements for sterilization

• Soak the tools/implements in hot, soapy water solution to

remove any debris and oil residue. Rinse them thoroughly
• Place the tools/implements in a 70% to 90% alcohol solution for
20 minutes
• Remove the tools/implements from solution, wipe them dry, and
place them into a dry sterilization until ready for use
PRE-HAND SPA TREATMENT
– Seat Client
– Wash your hands
– Check and analyze condition of client’s hand
– Remove any jewelry from the body part to be treated
HAND SPA – EXFOLIATING TREATMENT

– Ask the client to wash her hands using soap and water
– Make sure that all dirt on the hands and forearm are removed
– Sanitize the client’s hands and arms by applying alcohol with a cotton ball
– Apply exfoliating scrub on the right hand and forearm to remove dead skin
cells in circular movements left and right
– Do the same on left hand and forearm.
– Rinse off the exfoliating scrub with water
– Dry hands using a towel
HAND SPA – PARAFFIN TREATMENT

– Prepare and use necessary tools and supplies/materials

– Wash client’s hand with lukewarm water and soap, and
towel-dry before and after scrubbing.
– Apply appropriate lotion.
– Prepare the paraffin machine by filling it with water and
one package of wax
– Turn it on to melt the wax
– When melted, test if the wax is tolerable enough to
touch
– Gently submerged the left hand into the melted wax.
– Quickly lift the hand and let the excess wax drip back
into the machine. Do this for three repetitions
– Cover the left hand with cling wrap then insert hand into a
glove
– Repeat the same procedure with the right hand
– After 30 minutes, remove the glove from the right hand and
massage with the cling wrap still on. Breaking off the
hardened wax on the hand by applying simple massage.
– Gently remove the cling wrap off together with the broken
wax
– Apply lotion and massage the hand and forearm by
applying effleurage thumb kneading to the palm of
the hand.
– Do the hand and forearm massage.
HAND MASSAGE

– Hold the client’s hand in your hand. Place a dab of lotion on the
back of the client’s hand and spread it to the fingers and wrist.
– Hold the client’s hand firmly. Bend the hand slowly with a
forward and backward movement limber the wrist, Repeat three
times.
– Grasp each finger. Gently bend each finger, one at a time, to
limber the top of the hand and finger joints. As the fingers and
thumb are bent, slide your thumb down toward the fingertips.
– With the client’s elbow resting on the table, hold the hand
upright. Massage the palm of he hands with the cushion of your
thumbs, using a circular movement in alternate directions. This
movement will completely relax the client’s hand
– Rest client’s arm on the table. Grasp each finger at the base,
and rotate it gently in large circles, ending with gently squeeze
of the fingertips. Repeat three times
– Hold the client’s hand. Massage the wrist, then top of the
hand with a circular movement. Slide back and with both
hands wring wrist in opposite direction three times.
– Finish massage by tapering each finger. Beginning at the
base of each finger, rotate, pause and squeeze with
gentle pressure. Then, pull lightly with pressure until tip
is reached. Repeat three times

– Repeat steps 1-7 on the other hand.

ARM MASSAGE
– Complete hand massage
– Palm turned downward on the table. Massage the arm from
wrist to elbow, using a slow, circular motion in alternate
directions. Repeat three times. Palm upward and repeat the
same movements three times.
– Massage the underpart of the arm to the elbow, using fingers of
each hand in alternate crosswise directions. Repeat three times.
– Massage the top of the arm from wrist to elbow. Apply thumbs in
opposite directions with squeezing motion. Repeat three times.
– Cup elbow joint in your hand. Massage elbow with circular
motion. Repeat three times.
– Stroke the arm firmly in opposite direction, from the elbow to
wrist. Finally, stroke each finger, ending with a gentle squeeze of
the fingertips.
– Repeat steps 1-6 on the other arm.
FOOT SPA

• FOOT SPA- a relaxing service offered in the salon that pampers our tired
feet which is the most exercised part of the body as it carries our weight
and performs most of the time during the day. Aside from relaxing our
feet, it can also help prevent and cure many symptoms such as headache,
stress, asthma, constipation, sinusitis, migraine and improve the
circulation of the blood as one of the most beneficial effects of foot
massage.
FOOT SPA TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT.

• Callus remover,  foot spa cream or lotion,

• foot file,  paraffin wax,
• pumice stone,  towel,
• antiseptic solution,  foot spa basin,

• cling wrap,  foot spa machine,

• foot blush,  foot spa stool,

• foot scrub,  paraffin wax machine

FOOT SPA –EXFOLIATING TREATMENT
– Seat client on a chair
– Ensure client’s safety and comfort prior to foot spa activity
– Wash your hands
– Check the condition of the foot nails
– Remove any jewelry from the body part to be treated.
– Fill the foot spa machine with warm water, alcohol and liquid soap
– Use a cotton ball soaked in alcohol to sanitize the client’s feet.
– Place and soak the client’s feet in the foot spa machine for a couple of
minutes
– Using a brush, scrub the client’s foot to remove dead skin cells.
– Lay the foot on your lap and apply some exfoliating scrub to remove any
remaining dead skin cells.
– Apply effleurage on the foot and calf while applying the scrub
– Use a foot file brush to remove any hard skin on the foot.
– Place the foot in a basin filled with warm water.
– Rinse off the scrub using a sponge
– Use a brush to make sure that all unwanted skin is removed.
– Dry the foot using a towel
– Repeat the same procedure to the other foot.
– Apply lotion and massage the foot and calf
– Apply effleurage on the calf and thumb kneading to the
sole of the foot
– Apply ironing using your knuckles to the sole of the foot
then slapping for two repetitioins
– Repeat the same procedure to the other foot.
FOOT SPA – PARAFFIN TREATMENT.

– Prepare and use necessary tools and supplies/materials

– Wash feet with warm water and soap before and after
scrubbing
– Towel dry feet and apply with appropriate lotion.
– Set the foot spa machine to regulate heat and achieve
required melting in wax
– Determine and test appropriate temperature for heat
tolerance of client
– Soak foot for 4 seconds for 3 consecutive times in wax
and wrap with plastic liners and boots.
– Allow the paraffin to remain in place for 10 to 15 minutes.
– Remove wax from foot according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
– Apply foot softening product and massage according to
prescribed procedure
– Advise client after service on maintenance program
– Confirm with client desired service outcome and to be
recorded.
BASIC FOOT MASSAGE
– a. Hold the bottom of the foot with both hands. Begin rubbing
the top of the foot, slowly working your wy down to the sole of
the foot. Apply more pressure as you get closer to the sole
Reverse directions and rub the foot moving slowly towards the
top, reducing pressure as you go.
– b. Rub the heel of the foot. Use your thumbs for this,
making small circles with medium to heavy pressure. Work
your way around the entire heel. Repeat this action on the
ball of the foot.
– c. Use cross-fiber friction on the heels of the feet. This
means you use your thumbs to push up and down on the
heel. While one thumb is pushing up, the other should be
pushing down.
• d. Massage around the ankle bone. Use both hands to rub
in a circular motion around the bone on either side, and
gently rub your fingers over the top of the bone.
• e. Use a fist to massage the arch of the foot. With your
hand closed in a fist, use the tops of your fingers to apply
pressure to the arch. Roll your hand back and forth to
knead the skin gently.
• f. Massage the toes. Spend time on each
individual toe.
i. Go to each and gently pull on it. This may cause the
joint to pop, but unless it causes the person discomfort,
continue to do this to each toe.
ii. Slide your index finger in the gap between each toe.
Spend time moving it back and forth, rubbing the base of each
toe with your index and thumb if desired.
• g. Apply the milking stroke. To do this, hold the foot in
both hands and give ten short, strong pulls on one side
and then the other. Imagine the pulling motion of milking
a cow while doing this.
• h. Use the Indian rub technique. Hold the side of
the foot with both thumbs placed on the inside
center of the arch. Move your hands back and
forth as if you were wringing out a wet towel
Allow a lot of movement of the foot while
applying this technique.
• i. Try petrissage on the Achilles tendon and lower foot. Petrissage is
a type of massage that involves lifting and squeezing muscles to
stimulate them.
i. Starting at the back of the heel and ankle around the Achilles tendon,
use one hand to gently squeeze and pull the foot. Start softly, but apply more
pressure and speed the longer you do it.
ii. Push the muscles starting at the Achilles tendon and working
towards the toes. Doing this will lift the muscles of the foot, helping to work
out impurities.
• j. Massage the long muscle of the foot. The long muscle
begins near the Achilles tendon and ends at the knee, and
is closely tied to muscle movements in the foot.
i. Have your partner straightened their leg vertically, and use
your forearm to apply pressure downward into the foot. Slowly
move your arm so as to use your elbow to apply more pressure into
the foot
• k. Perform ankle rotations. Hold the foot up, and use
one hand to rotate the foot around the ankle. Move
the foot in circles ten times in one direction, and then
ten times in the opposite direction. The ankle joints
may pop, but unless this cause the person any
discomfort there is no need to stop.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• a. Take proper care of the tools

• b. Dispose and replace any tool that does not function
anymore
• c. Always sterile the tools every after use to be sure
there is no bacteria or fungus growth
• d. Read the instructions carefully how tools should be
used to avoid injury
POST HAND AND FOOT SPA ACTIVITY
Storing and Sanitation Techniques

• a. Ensure safety and sanitation in the salon to prevent and

control infections and contagious diseases, keep the salon free
from all contamination.
• b. Contaminant – any substance that causes contaminationc.

• Decontamination – removing pathogens and other substances

from tools or surfaces
i. Three Level of Decontamination
• 1. Sterilization- the process of making an object
germ-free by the destruction of all kinds of bacteria.
The highest level of decontamination
• 2. Sanitation – the process of reducing the number of
pathogens found on a surface and is also considered as
the lowest level of decontamination
• 3. Disinfection – any substance or chemicals used to
destroy bacteria but is not safe to use on skin. The
second level of decontamination next to sterilization
using disinfectant and antiseptic.
a. Antiseptic – an agent that prevents the multiplication
of bacteria, milder than disinfectant and can be used
directly on the skin
Service Maintenance Program

• a. Dispose waste products including used wax

according to OHS and DOH
• b. Sanitize and store tools and equipment
• c. Clean and sanitize work station for the next
treatment activity.
Good Housekeeping System (5’s)

• a. SEIRI (Sort)
i. Tidiness, Organization
ii. Taking out and disposing of unnecessary items
iii. Items that are not needed are thrown away or
disposed
• b. SEISO (Sweep)
– i. Cleanliness
– ii. Cleaning even if things are not dirty. Regular cleaning
prevents things from getting too dirty that it would be
difficult to make it clean
– iii. Indicates the need to keep the work place clean