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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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