Your hands are constantly on show, and in summer, your feet are too. Neat, well-cared for nails add immeasurably to the appearance of your hands and feet, whether you are male or female. Treating yourself to a manicure and pedicure regularly keeps your hands, feet and nails in optimum condition.

Most manicures and pedicures include exfoliation of the dead skin cells on your hands and feet to improve the appearance and stimulate regeneration. A pumice stone is used to remove dead skin and calluses from the feet, often the cause of aches and pains when standing for long periods of time. There is a lot more to a manicure and pedicure at a salon than just a coat of polish!

Cuticles are trimmed and treated with special hydrating products. Creams are used to massage the forearm and hand, as well as the lower leg and foot. This not only moisturizes them, it also improves blood circulation, important for skin rejuvenation. Pain from arthritis and other ailments is also relieved by the professional massage you will receive.

Manicurists are trained to recognise nail diseases and disorders such as fungal diseases, and can help you treat them by recommending over the counter products you can use, or advise you that you need to seek medical attention. Some nail diseases may result in the manicurist being unable to provide your treatment, as some diseases are highly infectious.

After your massage, work will commence on your nails. Cuticles will be trimmed, nails cleaned, buffed, trimmed and shaped. If required, the manicurist will then apply polish. You can bring your own polish in your favourite colour, or choose from the selection at the salon. Usually four coats are applied, a base coat, two colour coats and a top coat. Often a treatment will be applied after the top coat to condition the cuticles and nails.

With normal wear and tear, you can expect a manicure to last 2 to 3 weeks and a pedicure for up to 5 weeks. Although you may feel that it is an added expense for something you can do yourself, the additional attention to detail and extra treatments that a salon offers not only makes your nails look super, it improves the appearance of your hands and feet as well. You will be proud of your hands and feet, showing them off at every opportunity.

Many people will only have a manicure and pedicure at a salon for special occasions such as weddings or special events and before going on holiday. Some salons offer a mobile manicure and pedicure service, where the manicurist will come to your home or office to perform the treatments, bringing their equipment with them. This saves you the additional travel time, parking concerns and rushing through traffic afterwards. It’s also particularly useful if, as for a wedding, you need to avoid chips or breaks at all costs. Cars are notoriously unfriendly to newly manicured nails.

If you can afford it, get a manicure and pedicure at a salon for perfect hands and feet on a regular basis. Not only will the results be beautiful, but you will feel relaxed and pampered. Treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure as often as you can.

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