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Are You Paranoid About Your Less-Than-Perfect Pedi?
When you peek at your feet, what do you think? Are you dazzled by your perfectly filed toenails and softer-than-soft heels, or are you none too thrilled with their less than impeccable looks? As this article in The New York Times points out, often, women take way better care of their faces than their tootsies.
Fake Toenails: The Lazy Woman's Pedicure
On a flight a few weeks back, my mother sat next to a group of nurses going to Palm Beach for a conference. She immediately noticed (because she is Bella's mama) that they all had perfect, matching pedicures.
"Oh, how fun," she said.
Be Safe With Your Pedi, or You Could Regret It
Here's a horror story for you: After getting a pedicure, a St. Louis woman developed a foot infection. She developed small red bumps that mutated into boils — one of which was as big as a baseball.
Love It or Hate It: Watermelon Pedicure
Amber at Beauty Blogging Junkie unearthed this watermelon pedicure, available at Eve nail salon in New York. The treatment features a watermelon-scented foot bath and lotion application, with optional fruit-themed nail art. You already know I'm not a fan of French pedicures, so it's no surprise that I wouldn't go for watermelon-themed toenails.
Learn How to Polish Like a Pro With This DVD
The other day, I told you about the Bring It Home Beauty DVDs, which were produced by a professionally licensed mother-and-daughter team. The premise? To help you save money by teaching you how to do beauty services at home, with the help of their instructional videos, of course.
Protect Painted Piggies With Ugg-Like Boots
Oh, look out! These boots might look like Uggs, but they're Bootie Pies ($128), a style of boot designed particularly for winter pedicures. The idea is to slip your pre-polished feet into the boots, then push the front flap down when it's time for lacquer application.
Splurge of the Week: AB Happy Feet
Hey, have you heard? We're in an economic crisis. Since everyone's watching her dollars, I present a new feature: Splurge of the Week.
Something's Fishy About The Fish Pedicure
By now, you have likely heard about the fish pedicure being performed by a Virginia salon (since getting so much press, it is now being offered in other salons, including one in central Ohio). Toothless carp eat the dead skin off your feet, which, according to much of the coverage, is "natural" and "perfectly healthy." But according to Nails Magazine, the practice "is contrary to all standards and beliefs of the International Nail Technicians Association (INTA) and its Pedicure Equipment Cleaning and Disinfecting Procedures."
DIY Spa Treatment: A Quick Beach-Ready Pedicure
Over the years, I've noticed that the sand and sea tend to deteriorate my pedicures more quickly than just about anything else. That's why I love this easy-to-achieve quick and simple pedicure that can be done in about ten minutes flat. It's easy to master, so it can keep your feet looking groomed all summer long.
A Quick Tip For Brighter Nails
Let's say, hypothetically, that you're a hypochondriac who lives in fear of nail fungus. And hypothetically, you thought you might have it, so you feverishly sought out home remedies. But as it turned out, you didn't have fungus, but one of the cures made your toenails look healthier and more foot-modelesque.
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