Feet are often neglected. Hidden away under layers of socks in winter and squashed into shoes all year round, they need special reviving care. For a special treat, nothing beats a salon pedicure.
DISINFECT, TRIM AND DRY
Feet's and legs are disinfected and dried, then the nails are trimmed so that they are even with the end of the toe.
FILE
Nails are filed straight across, rounding slightly at the corners to smooth jagged edges.
PUSH BACK CUTICLES
Cuticle softener is applied, and cuticles coaxed back with a specially designed hoof stick.
NIP HANGNAILS
Dead skin and hangnails are clipped away with a pair of nippers.
BUFF
Toenails are buffed with a buffer to remove ridges or any unevenness.
CLEAN NAILS
Nails are cleaned under the free edge with a cotton-wrapped orange stick or a special tool to remove any bits of cuticle and debris.
SOAK
Feet are soaked in a vibrating footbath filled with water and a few drops of tea-tree oil, which has both antibacterial and antifungal properties. Smooth basalt pebbles are dropped into the footbath for a tactile experience.
SCRUB
Nails are scrubbed to remove any traces of cuticle cream or solvents.
REMOVE CALLUSES
A foot file/rasp is used on the ball and heel of the foot to remove dry skin and calluses. Some salons use an electric file to speed up this process.
MASSAGE
Feet, ankles and calves are massaged with aloe vera gel.
HOT/COLD PEBBLES
Hot basalt and cool marble stones are used to alternate temperatures and enhance the sensory experience of a stone massage.
REFLEXOLOGY
The reflexology points on the soles of the feet are massaged using the cool and gentle pressure of the marble stones.
TOE STRETCH
Pebbles are placed between the toes to stretch them and help alleviate stiffness
APPLY VARNISH
Disposable toe separators are placed between the toes, traces of lotion removed and basecoat applied, then two layers of colour and topcoat. Finally, feet are rested on the pebbles until the varnish dries.
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