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Post by vspindler on Aug 14, 2015 0:49:01 GMT
I received a spa gift certificate from work and I was considering using it to get my first ever pedicure. But after the whole foot thread a while back I am paranoid about going in until I put some time in to improve them first.
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Post by spendsalot on Aug 14, 2015 1:02:06 GMT
do it. you will love it
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Post by librarylady on Aug 14, 2015 1:04:50 GMT
I'm a little apprehensive every time I get a pedicure. I "settle" myself by making sure at least 2 days have transpired from shaving legs to pedicure and try to never have any scratch or ?? open skin before having one. The place where I go --I see them clean the water area, so I feel OK.
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 14, 2015 1:10:55 GMT
I'm getting a pedicure as I type. So is my 11 year old ds
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Post by AN on Aug 14, 2015 2:02:05 GMT
Just go! Unless you have like, fungal issues or something, you do not need to worry about your callouses or raggedy-edged toe nails or anything. You'll feel great coming out.
Although, I will say - I prefer pedicures at nail salons rather than spas, in most cases. Spas I like massages or facials. Prices at spas for pedicures just seem to be really inflated in my areas and they're no better, and often worse, than what you get at a dedicated nail salon (again, around here - and the nail salons are awesome in my area).
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Post by DinCA on Aug 14, 2015 2:05:31 GMT
I received a spa gift certificate from work and I was considering using it to get my first ever pedicure. But after the whole foot thread a while back I am paranoid about going in until I put some time in to improve them first. If you're going to a salon licensed by the state and the technician giving you the pedicure is also licensed, you'll be fine. Since they are required to display their licenses in most states, you shouldn't have to guess whether they are licensed or not. If you don't see the licenses, then I would leave. FWIW, I have had one once a month for over ten years and have never had a problem. Enjoy! |
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Post by annabella on Aug 14, 2015 2:14:59 GMT
So wait is this like cleaning the house before the cleaning lady comes?
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Post by PLurker on Aug 14, 2015 5:20:17 GMT
Unless the place looks obviously unsanitary, or they aren't licensed, just do it. Life is too short to go overly paranoid. Enjoy.
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Post by M in Carolina on Aug 14, 2015 5:39:56 GMT
I don't understand what the problem is with the jetted foot tubs since they clean them after every use with clorox toilet bowl cleaner. The jets on these tubs aren't long and convoluted like they are in old jacuzzis. As long as the place looks immaculately clean and the manicurists use new packets of tools individually wrapped for each client, I don't have a problem.
I agree with AN, the more expensive "spas" in my area aren't any better at mani/pedis. Actually they don't have as many choices in polishes or the nice massaging chairs. Some of them are also not nearly as clean.
I do prefer the nail salons that are managed by women over the ones where the women do all the work and this guy hangs around giving them orders and never lifts a finger...
I LOVE the pedicure/manicures and look forwards to them. I am pretty good at doing my hands and feet at home, but I'm not nearly as good as the nail spa.
Enjoy getting pampered! Wear pants that can be easily rolled up to your knees so they can give you a foot and leg massage. Wonderful! Except I have to ask them to not rub so hard.
I love how nice my feet and hands look afterwards.
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 14, 2015 5:45:10 GMT
I just had a fabulous one today. It is clean, they use new tools, and I haven't ever had a problem. I got the sea salt scrub and it felt oh so good.
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