Should my pedicure match my manicure?

Should Your Manicure and Pedicure Match? Simply put, no – you mani and pedi doesn’t have to match. It should be noted that there is nothing wrong with choosing to match your mani-pedi. This could be done by applying similar shades of nail polish to your fingers and toes.

What should I expect from my first pedicure?

A traditional pedicure begins with a therapeutic foot bath or spa. Your feet are soaked and cleansed in warm, scented water to soften the skin – like a mini-Jacuzzi for your feet. Many pedicurists will also massage your lower legs and maybe give an acupressure or reflexology-based foot massage to help relax you.

Do nail salons judge your feet?

Probably not! As noted above, professional nail techs are totally used to working on all sorts of feet. “We are the professionals and we see it all,” Katie said. “So if you think that you are ‘weird’ or ‘strange,’ ask us.

Should I clip my toenails before a pedicure?

Should I trim my nails before a mani-pedi? “If you’re doing a pedicure, then no, don’t trim them,” Barb said. When the nail comes back in, it’ll be an ingrown. You should trim them straight across, not rounded.”

What order do you do a pedicure?

Note: The order of the steps may change depending on where you get your pedicure and what type of pedicure treatment you are getting.

1. Remove Nail Polish.
2. Soak Feet.
3. Take Care of Cuticles.
4. Exfoliate.
5. Treat Calluses.
6. Trim and File Nails.
7. Massage Feet/Moisturize.
8. Apply Polish/Let Feet Dry.

Should you shower before or after a pedicure?

Let Your Pedicure Fully Dry Your nail polish may feel dry to the touch an hour or two after your appointment, but nail polish needs between 12 and 24 hours to dry. To maintain your pristine look, wait at least 12 hours before dipping into your usual steamy bath or shower.