Summer is here, and it is THE season for pedicures!
Most people think that the only reason to get a pedicure is to make their toenails look pretty with a nice color. And that is why we only see those clients during the summer…
Sin embargo, un servicio de pedicura es mucho más que eso. La pedicura está pensada para proporcionar cuidados primarios a nuestros dedos y pies, manteniéndolos limpios y sanos. Piense que todo el peso de nuestro cuerpo descansa sobre los pies. Yo diría que mantenerlos en buen estado es muy importante.
Let’s take a look at the main reasons why you should get a pedicure:
Prevenir las infecciones
The feet are that part of the body that is greatly exposed to difficult situations: from closed and sweaty shoes during the winter to dust and dirt from the ground during the summer. In both cases, feet become a good breeding ground for bacteria and fungi. A pedicure cleans all the “dirt” to keep your toes and feet risk-free. Additionally, with exfoliation and deep moisturizing treatments, you avoid getting cracks and blisters that can be “infection magnets”.
Removing calluses
Las callosidades se forman por fricción: exponer los pies a superficies duras, estar de pie sobre tacones altos durante horas, etc. Además de ser frustrantes y dolorosas, también pueden afectar a la distribución del peso corporal y causar dolor de espalda. Durante una pedicura, tu técnico puede exfoliar y limpiar en profundidad tus pies para prevenir las callosidades y ayudar a eliminar cualquier dolor que puedas tener.
Prevenir las uñas encarnadas
Ingrown toenails or Onychocryptosis can occur from improper nail cutting, tight shoes, high heels, being an athlete, or just plain genetics. This is a painful condition that might also get infected, if not treated properly. Having your toenails trimmed by a skilled nail technician reduces the chances of ingrown toenails.
Detección precoz de problemas en los pies
Your nail technicians are skilled people. They are trained in understanding the abnormalities, if any, present in your foot. A pedicure can help them in understanding the problems in your feet like fungal infections (like athlete’s foot), corns, and bunions. Early detection means less pain and easy treatment.
Mejorar la circulación sanguínea
Perhaps the best part of a pedicure from a nail salon is the foot massage. It counters the tension that builds up in your feet and calves. The massage also helps your feet by improving blood circulation along with reducing pain and spreading the heat throughout the body evenly. Increased blood circulation can prevent things like pain, arthritis, and varicose veins. Healthy blood flow also helps evenly distribute heat throughout your body. Finally, increased blood flow can help your lymph nodes clear toxins out of your body.
Mejorar la salud mental
Finally, pedicures help promote mental health. Whether it’s a particularly stressful day or a hectic week, taking the time to treat yourself with a pedicure can do wonders for your stress levels! Stress is known as the “silent killer” because it is the root cause of so many illnesses and diseases that people experience. Pedicures are very relaxing, putting your mind at ease, and eliminating any pain that could cause extra stress. Pedicures can also boost your confidence because they make your feet look great, so mental health benefits in that category as well.
¡Y ahí lo tienes! Hacerse la pedicura es un acto que favorece tu salud en general, además de tu belleza.
For all you nails pros out there, here is an extra suggestion: find a fellow nail pro in your area and exchange pedicure services. This will allow you to wind down, give your back a break from having to be bent over your own feet, and network.
Ahora vaya a reservar su próxima cita para la pedicura.
