Technique

What methods and type of equipment do I need for paraffin treatments?

December 20, 2010 | Bookmark +

I want to start doing paraffin treatments on my manicure clients, but I’ve never done this before. I’ve heard some techs use a crock pot for warming the paraffin. What methods and type of equipment would you suggest?

Answer

Invest in a good, professional wax warming machine—it will pay off. Be sure to charge for this service, use it for manicures as well as pedicures. When you introduce this service to your clients, offer a free dip on one hand and then compare the two hands. The next time that client comes in, she’ll probably ask for the full service. I have learned it is best to give the paraffin dip at the end of the service when the client’s nail polish is dry. If you “dip” before polishing, oils from the wax can be difficult to remove. — Martinez

 

I’d be very skeptical of the crock pot method—temperature controls were not meant for hands and paraffin. If you’re going to add this wonderful service, do it right and invest in a professional paraffin treatment equipment. — Roberts

 

I don’t even recommend using a crock pot or a microwave for this purpose. Stick with a machine made for this treatment which will have a set heat temperature to prevent burning. Makeshift warmers have a reputation for burning clients. — Stadamire

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How can I prevent lifting when my client's hands are constantly in water?

I have a client who is in the medical field so her hands are constantly in water. She has me keep the length of her acrylic nails short. No matter what I do, she always has at least one nail that comes off, and she always has lifting and gets water under the acrylic. I prep the nails correctly, I have a cuticle bit to clean the cuticle area, and I wipe the nail with alcohol, dehydrate the nail, and prime the nail. What should I do?

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