Pedicures
The Essential Steps of a Pedicure Procedure are –
1. Remove old Nail Polish or old gel polish. File nails.
2. Trim and File Nails.
3. Soak Feet.
4. Take Care of Cuticles.
5. Remove Calluses.
6. Exfoliate.
7. Massage Feet/Moisturize.
8. Apply Polish/Let Feet Dry
Pay a visit at our Nail parlour conveniently located in Nairobi CBD and Westlands to enjoy a pedicure treatment that will leave you feeling PAMpered.
Pedicure and Manicure are one of the most popular beauty services in Beauty Salons or Spa’s. It is our best performing service in our nail salon in Westlands and CBD.
You should aim to get a pedicure every four to six weeks. This is the amount of time it takes for dead skin to form on the feet.
Pedicures have great benefits. During a pedicure, you receive a massage of your feet and lower legs. The massaging helps promote the circulation of your blood. Increased blood circulation can prevent things like pain, arthritis, and varicose veins. Healthy blood flow also helps evenly distribute heat throughout your body.
Pedicure comes from a Latin words pedis which means “of the foot”, and cura which means “care” and the word Manicure also originates from Latin Words manus which means hands and cura which means for cure.
The difference between them is clear that the Manicure is the beauty treatment for hands and Pedicure is the beauty treatment of the feet and legs. There are mostly same tools used for manicure and pedicure and almost the benefits of both are also same.
In pedicure, person gets whole treatment for the legs and feet to make them look more attractive. Pedicure treatment is best when done at the nail parlour or spa.
Benefits of a Pedicure-
· Exfoliates the Feet-Pedicure is great for the removal of the dead skin on your feet, especially on the heel, encourages new cell growth which creates smoother and more attractive feet. Exfoliation, or removal of dead skin cells, prevents the cells from accumulating and causing bunions or corns, which can be uncomfortable and painful.
· Relaxes the Body- A good pedicure can be very relaxing. It helps you relieve stress and can be therapeutic. The foot massage therapy eases tension, stiffness and enhances well-being.
· Promotes Circulation- The most enjoyable part of the salon pedicure is the massage. Kindly come to the salon with enough time, to enjoy the foot pedicure. Massaging helps promotes circulation and helps relieve tension in the calves and feet. Increase in blood circulation can reduce pain and help distribute heat throughout your body.
· Preserves Skin’s Moisture- A pedicure includes soaks in warm water and massages with oils and lotions that help preserve the moisture and integrity of your feet. Moisturized feet are less likely to get blisters, crakes or other foot problems. It is also important to keep your cuticles moisturized to prevent nails from growing out with ridges or split ends which can cause the nails to lift out of the nail beds.
· Early Detection of Problems- Receiving a regular pedicure can help the pedicurist detect early signs of corns, bunions and fungal infections. These conditions are easier to treat when they are identified in its earlier stages.
