Different Types Of Pedicure

Different types of pedicure

 Pedicures vary between each salon and spa. Usually, the difference between them is the type of products used and the treatment procedure. You can usually tell what you're in for from a salon description of the treatment.

 

Express pedicure

This treatment is suitable for feet that are in good condition and persons with limited time. The feet are soaked, scrubbed the toe nails are cut filed and cuticles pushed back. Complete with choice of favorite nail colour

 

Standard Pedicure

As above but with hard skin removal and foot massage.

 

Intensive paraffin wax: this pedicure includes warm wax wrapped into the fee and toe nails.  This treatment is an intensive moisturizing treatment and leaves the skin very soft and hydrated. Excellent during the winter months as it also helps soothe arthritic aches and pains. Ideally polish should be left off to allow the benefits of the products to penetrate into the toe nails and cuticles.

 

Gel pedicure: this treatment uses a gel colour that is set with a UV light for a long-lasting glossy finish. This treatment does not usually use the foot spa as the toe nails need to be kept dry as possible to allow bonding of the gel products. The feet are cleaned, toe nails prepared and filed a foot file is used for hard skin removal and foot cream massaged into the feet after the gel has been applied.

 

Luxury pedicure: this whole-foot treatment usually includes massage, softening paraffin wax or mask with heated towels or heated booties. If you have lots of hard skin or enjoy and your feet and lower legs massaged this treatment is bliss.

 

Hot tip!

Your choice of footwear is crucial when you go for a pedicure. Salon -standard nail polish may take a few hours to dry completely. You don't want to have to push those high-gloss finishes into socks and trainers for your cycle home. Whatever you arrive in, make sure that you have flip-flops or open sandals to wear when you leave (unless you're having a pedicure that involves gel polish, which is cured under UV light and dries instantly).