1. MINI–FACE TREATMENT

2. MINI–FACE TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Preparation
set table, prepare room
moisten & warm 2 hand towels
warm products to be used in a spa bowl
all products close at hand for easy access

3. MINI–FACE TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Procedure
bolster under knees, client lying supine
wrap towel around hair line, tucking ends
use 2 cotton pads to clean client’s face
apply hot towel to face for 30 seconds
lavender oil for pressure point massage
apply warmed sea clay to face in thin layer

4. MINI–FACE TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Procedure (cont.)
if client chilled, wrap in blanket
apply scalp massage
if hands accessible, offer hand massage
second hot towel cleans product from face
apply lotion w/ upward strokes
unwrap and assist client in getting off table

5. MINI–FACE TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Cleanup
launder sheets & towels
change linens on table
wash out spa bowls
discard cotton pads

6. FACE TREATMENTS WITH PARAFFIN
Paraffin can heat and relax muscles.
Can be used by massage therapists
For face, paraffin spread atop gauze
keeps paraffin in place
provides texture for wax to harden over

7. NATURAL CHEMICAL EXFOLIANTS
Therapists can apply enzyme exfoliants.
Most popular – papaya enzyme
At low doses, dissolves dead skin cells
Improves appearance and well-being
Rule: only use products available to public

8. AYURVEDIC FACE TREATMENTS
No extractions/advanced esthetics applied
Simple to apply, several variations used
Soundaryam Vardhini
fresh fruit- & vegetable-based products
massage to marma points
relaxing & beautifying treatment

9. BACK TREATMENTS Cleansing & skin rejuvenation
Same products sometimes applied to face
Sometimes called “back facials”
No extractions or diagnoses performed
Enjoyable for modest clients – no disrobing
Acne best treated by estheticians

10. BACK TREATMENT

11. BACK TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Preparation
scrub & product in 2 spa bowls, warm
moisten & heat 4 hand towels
prepare the table & room – keep warm

12. BACK TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Procedure
hot towel to back apply steady pressure
exfoliate entire back
wipe exfoliant from back w/ hot towel
apply product to back
cover back w/ plastic wrap, bath towel & sheet
client rests 10 – 15 minutes, apply massage
wipe product from back, pat dry
massage lotion into skin

13. BACK TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Cleanup
launder towels & sheets
clean spa bowls
discard plastic wrap

14. SUMMARY You now know: scope of practice regarding esthetic services
mini–face treatment
face treatment variations
back treatment

15. SPA SCALP TREATMENT Can easily be performed in massage room
In wet rooms: sink, drain or shower helpful
Deeply relaxing & meditative

16. SCALP TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Preparation
mix jojoba & essential oils in spa bowl & warm
moisten & heat hand towel
empty basin atop stool or chair to catch water
plastic wrap over head of table to protect it

17. SCALP TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Procedure
position client w/ top of head off table
rinse hair with warm water
cover top of head & forehead with hot towel
massage oil mixture into hair & scalp
cover hair w/ shower cap or plastic

18. SCALP TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Procedure (cont.)
massage hands w/ lotion, leaving oils in hair
remove shower cap & rinse oil from hair
apply shampoo, massage in, & rinse out
gently towel-dry hair
brush hair until smooth

19. SCALP TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Cleanup
discard plastic or wash shower cap out
launder sheets & towels
wipe all oil & water spills from floor

20. HAND & FOOT TREATMENTS Ideal occasion for reflexology Therapists can:
massage the hands & feet
exfoliate the hands & feet
apply heat & cold to the hands & feet
moisturize & nourish the skin in these areas

21. HAND & FOOT TREATMENT PRECAUTIONS
Remember not to overstep bounds
Procedures reserved for cosmetologists
cutting
filing
shaping or buffing the nails
applying or removing nail polish
trimming or shaping cuticles

22. PERFORMING HAND & FOOT TREATMENTS
Can be performed in public spaces
Therapist sits in front of client.
Client sitting, fully clothed

23. SANITATION Wash hands before & after working on feet.
Cleansing step incorporated into treatment
Okay to request clients wash before treatment

24. CONTRAINDICATIONS
Onychosis: any condition that adversely affects nails
e.g. blue nails, indicates systemic problem
Contagious fungal conditions
athlete’s foot
ringworm
Report irregularities to the client

25. COSMETOLOGISTS’ TOOLS
Therapists are not licensed to use
cuticle nippers
cuticle pushers
emery boards
nail brushes
nail buffers
nail clippers
nail files
tweezers

26. HAND & FOOT TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Preparation
arrange low stool & comfortable chair
moisten & heat 2 hands towels
fill basin w/ water body bath & essential oil
add oils to the body mud & warm
add oils to sea salts & warm
place plastic sheet atop bath towel on stool
have towel, plastic wrap, & supplies close by

27. HAND & FOOT TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Procedure
place client’s feet in basin of water
exfoliate one foot at a time
replace feet in tub
lift & dry one foot at a time, place atop plastic
apply body mud to one foot at a time
use one hand & keep the other clean

28. HAND & FOOT TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Procedure (cont.)
wrap both feet in plastic, then wrap in towel
while feet wrapped, massage lotion into hands
unwrap one foot at a time, wipe with hot towel
apply spa reflexology without lubricant
massage emollient lotion into feet

29. HAND & FOOT TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Cleanup
launder all sheets & towels
clean water, oils, or muds from floor
sanitize basin & spa bowls
discard plastic wrap

30. SUMMARY You now know: spa scalp treatments scalp treatment protocols
spa hand & foot treatments
hand & foot treatment protocols