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Plasma POWER

ALEX FOX explores the rise of regenerative beauty with Zemits EvoPlasm: a device that can transform manicure & pedicure services into luxury rituals

Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) was once reserved for facial treatments, yet its benefits are now attracting attention in the hand and footcare space. Delivered via devices such as the Zemits EvoPlasm, CAP is being viewed as a sophisticated skin-conditioning add-on that can be harnessed during manicure and pedicure services: elevating results and enhancing the profits of professionals.

Than Bronwyn Richardson

Well established as a brand that markets its devices for facial, scalp and general aesthetic treatments, Zemits believes the nail sector is shifting in its favour. Than Bronwyn Richardson, senior aesthetic educator at Zemits, comments: “There was a time when beauty treatments were all about the finish: glossy nails, smooth skin and perfect hair. However, clients are asking different questions today, such as: ‘Why won’t my nails grow?’, ‘Why does my hair feel thinner than it used to?’, ‘Can anything improve the look of my ageing hands?’ and ‘Is there something that can help my scalp?

“The shift is subtle yet significant. Clients are becoming less interested in simply disguising concerns, and more invested in improving the health of their skin, scalp and nails. They want treatments that work with the body’s natural renewal processes, delivering results that look authentic rather than artificial.

“For salon owners, this change represents more than a trend,” Than continues. “It opens the door to new treatment categories, greater client loyalty and additional revenue from the clients already sitting at your nail desk.”

Next-gen tech

Already established as an advanced facial technology, cold atmospheric plasma is a perfect fit for the luxury mani and pedi sector, bringing its widely accepted benefits to the issues facing hands and feet. Than explains: “Unlike treatments that rely on heat, exfoliation or mechanical stimulation, cold plasma works by generating a controlled flow of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species: naturally occurring molecules that help support the skin’s biological processes. The treatment is comfortable, non-invasive and requires no downtime, making it suitable for integrating into a wide range of salon services.

“Originally explored in medical and scientific settings, cold plasma has steadily found its place within advanced aesthetics thanks to its ability to support skin renewal, encourage a balanced skin environment and reduce unwanted surface bacteria. Today, technologies such as Zemits EvoPlasm are bringing these benefits into everyday salon practice.”

Luxury manicure evolution

Having fully embraced the benefits cold plasma has produced for the hair industry, it was a natural diversion for Zemits to consider the hand and footcare market. “Stress, hormonal changes, lifestyle factors and ageing have meant that more clients are looking for professional support long before considering invasive procedures. Often, those conversations begin with the stylist or therapist they trust most,” relays Than.

“Cold plasma enables nail professionals to extend the value of every manicure by focusing on nail health as well as appearance. Beautiful nails have always been the goal, but increasingly, clients are looking beyond colour and design. Years of enhancements, seasonal changes and everyday wear have the potential to weaken natural nails, while the surrounding skin can show signs of dehydration and premature ageing.”

Than continues: “Professional protocols may help support healthier natural nail growth, improve the condition of the surrounding tissue and create a more balanced environment around the nail plate. Combined with professional handcare, a Zemits EvoPlasm treatment also helps elevate luxury manicures into complete hand rejuvenation experiences, addressing skin texture, hydration and overall skin quality. For clients, it’s an investment in healthier-looking hands as well as beautifully manicured nails.”

Clients are becoming less interested in simply disguising concerns, and more invested in ‘‘improving the health of their skin, scalp and nails.

Best foot forward

Footcare is an avenue where the Zemits team believes the EvoPlasm system can truly soar, as Than shares: “Modern clients expect more than smooth heels and perfectly applied colour. Hygiene, comfort and overall foot wellness have become equally important, particularly for clients who spend long hours on their feet or regularly visit gyms, spas and swimming pools.

“Cold plasma naturally complements professional pedicure services by helping to reduce surface bacteria, while supporting the skin’s natural balance. Treatments can also be incorporated into cosmetic programmes designed to support healthier-looking nails and improve the overall condition of the feet. It’s an excellent example of how technology can enhance existing services without adding complexity to the treatment itself.”

Balancing the books

For many salon owners, investing in new technology can be an intimidating prospect and raises the question: will it pay for itself? In response, Than explains: “One of EvoPlasm’s greatest commercial advantages is its simplicity. Unlike many advanced treatment systems, cold atmospheric plasma requires no disposable treatment tips, cartridges or ongoing consumables, significantly reducing the cost per treatment and allowing businesses to retain more of their revenue. Perhaps more importantly, one platform can support multiple treatment categories – from scalp wellness and hair support to hand rejuvenation, nail restoration and advanced pedicure upgrades.

“Instead of purchasing separate technologies for each service, salons can diversify their treatment menus using a single device, making it work across all sectors of their businesses. As client demand continues to move towards preventative, regenerative beauty, this flexibility offers a valuable competitive advantage.”

When considering a purchase of this kind, beauty professionals will quantify what training is required in order to utilise the equipment to its maximum potential. Than feels the educational side of the Zemits system has been fine-tuned in order to make it as simple and accessible as possible. She cites: “Introducing advanced technology shouldn’t mean navigating a steep learning curve. Every Zemits EvoPlasm system includes complimentary professional training through the Zemits Academy, covering service protocols, consultations, device operation, treatment combinations and practical guidance on integrating services into an existing salon menu. The aim is simple: we want to help professionals feel confident from their very first treatment.”

Feed your future

The Zemits team believes that ‘beauty is changing’, and Than shares: “Clients still appreciate polished nails, glossy hair and glowing skin – but increasingly, they want those results to be supported by stronger nails, a balanced scalp and healthier skin. For salons willing to embrace this shift, regenerative beauty represents an exciting opportunity. Cold plasma isn’t about replacing the services professionals already offer; it’s about enhancing them by adding science-backed value, expanding treatment possibilities and helping salons build stronger relationships with clients who are looking for more than cosmetic results. Sometimes, the smartest investment isn’t another beauty treatment, but technology that helps every treatment do more.”

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What is EvoPlasm?

Zemits EvoPlasm uses cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) to create an ionised gas containing reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. Unlike thermal plasma, it operates at a skin-safe temperature and is designed to support skin renewal, encourage a balanced skin microbiome, reduce unwanted surface bacteria and temporarily improve skin permeability, while aiding the absorption of skincare products.

The system has been used to deliver luxury facial treatments for more than a decade and is now making its way into other areas of professional beauty, including hand and foot rituals. It can be used to prepare the skin, support its renewal processes and optimise the absorption of serums and creams. Following the same principles used during a facial, cold plasma works to improve skin texture and afford a brighter appearance to the backs of the hands.

For feet, cold plasma’s anti-microbial action means it can be incorporated as part of a hygiene-focused service. Zemits EvoPlasm claims to reduce microbes on the skin’s surface and by doing so, promotes healthier skin.

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