It’s nice to allow pampering to go to your head, and in some cases, it’s essential it goes to your feet. After all, it makes sense considering foot care involves a lot of work - cleaning, trimming and shaping nails, taking care of cuticles, moisturizing and finishing it with a power massage. Foot care is an integral part in maintaining the overall health and hygiene of your body. If you go experience a pedicure once, you will want do it again. Here is a man’s guide for a pedicure that will tell you the benefits of pedicures and what to expect from the entire process.
The Benefits
Life, in general, is hectic and you change from office shoes to running shoes to home slippers, which can be stressful on your toes, heels and ankles. A foot massage will regulate the blood flow and will help you get relief from the pain and pressure. Toenail trimming and cuticle care also helps you prevent ingrown nails and other foot problems. In the end, you’ll be left with happy feet that you can flaunt on the beach or in the confines of your bedroom. And it’s simple, too. You just sit on a gigantic, relaxing chair with your feet dipped in a massage tub and an attendant looks after all the cleaning and trimming. Fascinating, isn't it?
The Process
You will probably raise eyebrows at a pedicure because of the fear of the unknown. You don't know what lies ahead – follow the guide. The process is very simple and can be divided into 5 parts.
1) Soak
The first process in any spa pedicure session is soaking your feet in an automatic massage tub, filled with warm soapy water. This improves blood circulation in the lower leg and also helps reduce swelling or pain, if any. The attendant will start by applying a gentle cleanser on your foot to soften your skin before further treatment.
2) Trim
The next step is proper trimming of toenails and cuticles. Cold weather and long hours spent in work shoes can dry your skin and make your nails brittle and sometimes painful, and if not properly cared for, it can even lead to an infection. The professional will address all these issues directly. Trimming and cutting of toenails and cuticles will also help in the prevention of ingrown nails and infection in the future. This in turn will help in the elimination of foot odor.
3) Exfoliation
Your lower legs and feet will be scrubbed with a sugar exfoliant, which will remove dead skin cells and soften the skin.
4) Massage
Massaging your lower leg, focusing especially on joints and ankles, is the next step in the guide. The idea is to regulate blood flow and loosen up muscles that are tight and tense. This will relax your muscles and will improve joint performance.
5) Moisturize
The final step in the guide is the application of a moisturizer to help keep your nails, feet and your newly exfoliated skin properly hydrated.
