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State Boards of Cosmetology
The Pro's and Con's of being a mobile nail technician
Regulations - Are mobile spas legal in your state? Thinking of starting a mobile spa business? The most commonly asked question is about the legality of "off premises" cosmetology services. While many state regulations don't actually ban services outside of traditional premises, some have a way of potentially stopping your business.
May 25 2006 - Salon Safety Rules to Prevent Infections Regulations to make Spa Treatments Safer For Illinoisans CHICAGO –Spa treatments are increasingly popular among both men and women in Illinois. To ensure that a trip to a nail salon or day spa doesn’t result in an infection caused by poor hygiene, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has new rules in place to mandate stringent cleaning and sanitation standards developed in coordination with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
May 5, 2006 - Dallas Salon Owner Fined $4,000 For Sanitation Violations AUSTIN – The owner of a Dallas nail salon has agreed to pay a $4,000 fine to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and also agreed to a probated suspension of his cosmetology license for sanitation violations at his salon that resulted in four customers contracting bacterial infections.
The 30 Minute Pedicure Can a pedicure be done in 30 minutes? When servicing a group of say 4-6 clients at an in-home party, it is critical to work quickly and efficiently. Carolyn McNairn of Mobile Beauty (www.mobilebeauty.ca) has been operating a one woman show for over 6 years and has perfected the 30 minute pedicure.
Texas amends cosmetology regulations AUSTIN - The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation today adopted new rules for the cosmetology and barbering professions that will better protect the health of the consumers who use their services.
Are you charging enough? - Pricing Your Services When you operate a mobile spa business in order to price your services you will have to do some research. First find out what other stationary spas are charging. Your services should be at least the same or higher. You shouldn't price your services lower then a stationary salon. You are providing a luxury service by coming to the client. You also have to take into consideration your gas and travel time. The South Carolina Board of Cosmetology Issues Safety Advisory on Footbath's The South Carolina Board of Cosmetology has learned of two cases of Mycobacterium skin infections in people who have had pedicures in salons in the state.
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Spa Parties- 30 minute pedicure serviceThe latest trend now is spa parties in the customers home. The most popular spa service is pedicure parties. The key to making money with groups bookings is to do the service in 30 minutes. The 30 minutes pedicure will include paraffin and polish application as well as the basic pedicure procedures to be finished in 30 minutes.
The key to the 30 minute pedicure is to place both feet into the foot soaker and then start immediately working on one foot and finish all the prep work on the first foot before you start on the other foot. Another key is to do all the nail polish application on the foot. This includes base, 2 coats of colour and top coat all to be applied in 5 mins. There is a technique to this application and you have to practice. You don't want to be taking the polish off with the next coat. Use a very light hand when applying the polish on top of each other. Extra tip: Do not forget to use a plastic liner in the foot bath so you do not need to clean out the soaker in between each client. Some companies sell a disposable plastic foot liner but we find using GLAD white garbage bags is less expensive and you will get two uses out of each bag. Just turn the bag inside out for the next client. This is the tip for the month of October! Check back soon for the 30 minute pedicure video coming in late 2006.
Ms McNairn has been operating her mobile spa business since 1999. She has done hundreds of pedicures and manicures on groups of up to 6 at a time. Her secret to profitability is revealed in this exclusive video presentation! If you have Flash 7 installed on your computer you can see a 30 minute sample of the video here. |
If you are a one person mobile spa business when you book a pedicure party you want to do each client in a timely and efficient manner. This is how you will make more money. For example if you charge 40.00 a pedicure and book 6 pedicures you will stand to make $240.00 for 3 hours of work. Not bad for one booking and you have no rent to pay ! 
