{"id":218930,"date":"2022-04-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-24T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/?p=218930"},"modified":"2024-10-14T01:26:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T08:26:09","slug":"how-often-get-pedicure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/how-often-get-pedicure\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Get a Pedicure for Healthy Feet?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you want to have a pair of happy feet, getting a pedicure every 6 weeks<\/strong> is a must. Some nail professionals might advise you to visit the salon every 4 weeks if they notice your toenails need extra care or if your nails grow fast. Generally speaking, you can get a pedicure whenever you want. During the warmer months, your nails might need some extra maintenance, or you might be in the mood for more experimentation with colors and styles now that they're out for everyone to see. So let's talk all things pedicure and answer some of the most popular questions surrounding the topic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Are Pedicures Really Worth It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people wonder if going to the salon for a pedicure is actually worth it. Do they really do something to your feet that you can't master at home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer is yes. Obviously, nail art professionals don't just paint your toenails. They look after the overall health of your skin and toenails. Using a professional exfoliation tool, they keep your feet moisturized, and the dead skin filed where it's needed. Women tend to spend hundreds of dollars on expensive face creams, yet when it comes to their feet, they often let their skin get dry and cracked. Letting your feet soak in a foot tub with a few drops of your favorite essential oils can do wonders for your skin, especially if your favorite nail artist has added a dash of aromatic bath salts. I feel more relaxed just writing about it.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Most importantly, regular pedicures will help you avoid ingrown toenails, leading to various nail infections. Professional nail technicians are pedicure specialists qualified to treat ingrown nails. You can treat ingrown nails with a basic procedure or just a few regular visits to the salon when spotted on time. However, foot and nail infections of this kind, when in a severe state, can be a painful problem, requiring a nail bracket or, in the worst cases – surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequent pedicures can help you prevent and treat ingrown nails, which are often a result of poor nail-cutting technique. Here's some more good news – you won't have to cut your own nails if you start visiting the salon often enough! You can rely entirely on your nail salon to maintain your feet. Isn't that great?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Should You Wait Between Pedicures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wondering how often should you get a pedicure? This is the perfect question to ask your pedicure specialist when you go for your first pedicure. Depending on your nails and skin condition, you might be asked to come in every two to three weeks or every four weeks in some cases. Crack healing may require more frequent visits, just as ingrown toenail treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you got a gel pedicure and didn't require any other treatments, you can safely wait around 6 weeks until your next appointment – the typical wait-time for a normal pedicure. Our toenails take longer to grow, and you won't notice a difference in the quality of your pedicure either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, every rule has an exception – if you decide to wear a light color and a matte top while wearing open-toe shoes, your nail polish may get dirty from the surrounding environment. This is especially true if you use white or light powdered pigment on your toenails. The gritty and matte finish collects more dirt than any other type of nail polish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A typical pedicure lasts around 6 weeks <\/strong>before beginning to crack or show imperfections. If yours doesn't, and your gel nail polish starts to peel off or crack, you might be getting ripped off by the salon. Many salons tend to use thinner or acetone to extend the life of old nail polish bottles. You might be short-changed if you notice a drastic change in color from what is presented on the bottle or severe bubbling up. Switch your salon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is such a thing as visiting the salon too often! Callus smoothing and crack treatment require exfoliation, which can be overdone. You don't want to exfoliate any part of your skin too much, which I know can be tempting – we all love the smooth and soft feeling post-exfoliation. Remember the golden rule – nothing in excess! Over-exfoliation can lead to the opposite effect and cause blistering, more callus formation, and other unpleasant side effects. A good pedicure professional who's not there just for the money will advise against ultra-regular visits to the nail salon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Prepare for My Pedicure Appointment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In all honesty, there is very little you should be doing to prepare for a professional pedicure. After all, you pay money for these fabulous nails, so you should leave most of the prep to the professionals. However, there are a couple of minor things you could pay attention to before you head over to the nail salon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n