The mark of a fine lady are her hands and feet. And to have the best pair of feet, you need to get the best pedicure. Many women think that pedicure in the salon is an unnecessary luxury. We would beg to differ. You may skip waxing or facial in the salon, but a pedicure is a must for every woman who wants to be a lady.
Several types of pedicures are now available to us now. Most women are not aware that there are several different types of pedicure procedures that are done using different ingredients. If you go to a foot spa or even a salon, you will will be handed menu card that describes many types of pedicures. All these pedicures include cleaning, filing nails, scrubbing your feet, moisturising and a foot massage. The difference is in the ingredients used for the pedicure and also the purpose of it.
For example, if you want to get rid of tanned feet, then the best pedicure for you is an anti-tan pedicure that lightens your skin. If you have pain in your feet, then you can go for a hot stone pedicure to soothe the pain. And if you just want tidy feet, then the best type of pedicure for you is the regular one.
Here are some of the popular types of pedicures that you can get in foot spas these days.
Dipping your feet in a pool of bubbling hot water is very relaxing. Apart from cleaning your feet, it also softens the soles of your feet. If you go for pedicure's very often, this is the one you need to stick with.
French pedicure is just like French manicure but for your feet. Your feet will be cleaned, massaged and moisturised in the usual way. Then your toe nails will be trimmed with white nail polish.
This is a new organic type of pedicure that you must try. Your feet are kept in a pool full of tiny fish. The fish come and eat up the dirt from your feet. It is a very sustainable way to clean your feet because you also end up feeding the fish.
When sink your feet into a pool that is covered with flower petals, all your senses are rejuvenated. The essence of the flowers petals nourishes your feet and keeps them soft.
In this type of pedicure you will be using aromatic oils and bath salts to scrub your feet and nourish keep them hydrated. Scented candles are also lit up to caress your senses and de-stress you. It is a complete relaxation package.
Wine has many benefits for the skin. One of its make benefits is that it has an anti-ageing effect on your skin. That is why wine is used in facials as well. So dipping your feet in mature wine will take the wrinkles and age spots away from them.
Hot stone pedicure is ideally for you if you have cramps in your feet. Your tired and knotted up feet muscles are soothed by the heat of the hot stones. It is is very relaxing because these stones also stimulate nerve endings.
Your feet get tanned in a very ugly way because they are constantly exposed to the sun. In fact, the contours of your shoes form the tan line on your feet. In that case, try the skin lightening anti-tan pedicure.
A de-stressing pedicure is more inclined to relaxing your mind that actually cleaning your feet. You can expect a soothing foot massage in this type of pedicure.
Paraffin wax is a very useful beauty ingredient. The heath of a paraffin wax sheath can open up your pores and clean all the dirt in your feet. If your feet have had a really rough time, go for a paraffin pedicure.