May 2026 · 2 min read
Paraffin wax treatment is a spa service that delivers deep moisture to dry, cracked skin. A warm wax dip followed by a thermal wrap. The heat opens pores and the wax seals moisture in. Results last 3-7 days — longer than any cream or lotion.
Your hands or feet are cleaned and dried. A hydrating lotion is applied (the wax seals the lotion against the skin for deeper penetration). Your hand or foot is dipped into warm paraffin wax (52°C — hot but not burning). It is dipped 3-4 times to build up a wax layer (each dip takes 3-5 seconds, the wax cools and solidifies instantly on contact). The waxed area is wrapped in a thermal mitten or plastic bag and a towel (the heat stays trapped, the wax remains warm against the skin for 10-15 minutes). After 15 minutes: the wax is peeled off (it comes off in one piece, taking dead skin cells with it). A moisturiser is applied. The skin feels soft, hydrated, and warm. At Jeannie Nails: paraffin wax treatment is a $15 add-on to any manicure or pedicure. The treatment adds 10 minutes to your service.
Dry, cracked hands (winter skin, frequent hand washing, outdoor workers). Arthritis sufferers (the heat provides temporary pain relief — the warmth relaxes the joints and increases blood flow to the hands. This is not a cure but a symptom relief). People with psoriasis or eczema on the hands or feet (the paraffin softens the scales, the moisturiser penetrates deeper. Check with a dermatologist first — some skin conditions react badly to heat). The treatment is safe for most people. Do not get a paraffin treatment if: you have open cuts or wounds on the treatment area (the heat and wax can spread bacteria), you have a skin infection, you have a heart condition (the heat increases circulation), you are diabetic with reduced circulation in the feet (the heat can cause burns without you noticing).
Paraffin wax $15 add-on at Jeannie Nails.
