Rosetini Manicure

The Salon: Mimosa, Hermosa Beach, Calif.

The Owner: Mike Daneshmand

What it is:

A pampering, ultra-moisturizing manicure laced with the sweet smell of roses. Facial products and a rich massage oil leave hands and arms feeling ultra-soft; the white tea in the hand soak acts as an antioxidant.

 

Steps:

  • Place lotion, loose tea, and cuticle remover in small bowls.
  • File and shape the nails.
  • Add rose-scented massage oil and water to the loose tea. Have the client soak her hands for a few minutes.
  • Apply cuticle remover and perform cuticle work as needed.
  • Lightly spray the hands and arms with a rose-scented mist.
  • Massage hands and arms with massage oil.
  • Place hands in paraffin dip. Wrap the hands in a plastic and towels for a few minutes. Remove oil and paraffin using towels.
  • Spray rose-scented mist on the hands and arms.
  • Massage lotion onto hands and arms. Remove excess lotion with a towel. Remove excess lotion from the nails. Apply polish.

The price: $25

 

Alternative Names:

Coming up Roses manicure, tea and Roses Manicure, Rich and Rosy Manicure

Products:

Mimosa uses:

  • Epicuren After Bath Rose Petal Moisturizer Aromatherapy Freshening Mist in White Rose Petal, and Massage Rose Oil.
  • The soak is mixture of Massage Rose Oil and Serenoipiteas Shanghai, Rose Rose Petal & White tea.

Green Tea Pedicure

The Salon: Benu Spa & Salon, Dallas

The Owner: Doug Chambers, CAry Collier

What it is:

A detoxifying, stress-relieving pedicure that utilizes the herbal rejuvenation effects of gree tea. The service is made even more calming by incorporating a green tea-scented candle and a cup of green tea.

 

Steps:

  • l Light a green tea-scented candle and serve green tea while the pedicure is being performed.
  • l Soak the feet in soy-enzyme milk.
  • l Mix green tea clay and warm distilled water in an Asian mixing bowl using a whisk. This should be done in front of the client.
  • l Apply a thin pastes to the feet and legs. Wrap the legs in warm towels.
  • l While the paste is drying, file and shape the toenails.
  • l Brush off the dry clay using a loofah glove or with your hands.
  • l Using tea bags soaked in warm water, press the tea bags to the skin to remove any residue. Do not wash as the clay contains many moisturizing benefits.
  • l Massage a green tea lotion into the feet and legs.
  • l Lightly spray legs and feet with a green tea spray and gently pat into the skin. The spray is a light oil that seals in moisture.
  • l Use a foot files as needed on the heels.
  • l Apply polish of buff the nails.

The price: $80

Alternative Names:

Serenity Pedicure, Herbal Rejuvenation Pedicure, Tea Time Pedicure

 Products:

Benu Spa & Salon use:

  • l Yamaguchi Spa green tea Line including a Contouring Lotion, Firming Spray and Green Tea Clay.

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