Pedicure

Also known as: Foot and Leg Treatments.

Why give your hands all the TLC? Your feet work hard for you too. If your soles are getting a bit crusty and your toenails have seen better days, a good pedicure can soothe, smooth and make your feet just as beautiful as the rest of you… well, almost.

How does it work?

Having a pedicure is not the same thing as seeing a chiropodist, who is trained to deal with medical problems like corns and cracked heels. A pedicure is aimed more at beautifying, moisturising and deep-cleaning your feet.

Most pedicures will start with a soak in a warm foot bath, which may include aromatherapy oils or salts. This will soften up any hard skin and help to refresh tired, swollen feet. Your therapist will then give your feet a new lease of life by filing off any dead skin that’s accumulated on your soles.

Pedicures vary from one salon to the next, but a refreshing and moisturising foot mask and a foot and leg massage are often included to leave your toes truly tingling and no pedicure would be complete without a clip and shape of your toenails. You can go for the natural look with just a basic shape and buff or you can treat your toes to a little glamour with a bright coat of polish or splash out on some intricate nail art.

Of course, when you have fresh, fragrant feet and sparkling designs on every nail, you might find it hard to bring yourself to put your shoes back on again.