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First pedicure

Evie2004 — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 03:05:05 GMT

I am planning on having my first (professional) pedicure soon...and have a few questions... Does the technician clip or file toenails? What type of shoe/ sandal to wear (so I don't ruin polish on my way home)? Plan to do it on a warmish day... Does the technician use different instruments (cleaned or sterilized) for each customer? I've always done my own, but it's getting to be a real stretch to do it myself now One more, is a 20% tip appropriate? Thanks for any answers...

Re: First pedicure

Colonel Meow — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 03:09:24 GMT

I've had my toes both filed and clipped (depending on their length). I normally wear simple thong flip-flops. Yes, your technician is supposed to sterilize the tools between clients. However, many folks don't trust that this happens, so they bring their own tools.

Re: First pedicure

VaBelle35 — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 03:14:10 GMT

On 2/9/2015 buckeye mom said: I am planning on having my first (professional) pedicure soon...and have a few questions... Does the technician clip or file toenails? What type of shoe/ sandal to wear (so I don't ruin polish on my way home)? Plan to do it on a warmish day... Does the technician use different instruments (cleaned or sterilized) for each customer? I've always done my own, but it's getting to be a real stretch to do it myself now One more, is a 20% tip appropriate? Thanks for any answers...

I hope you have researched the place and received either recommendations from people you know or read reviews for it on something like Yelp. That is really the first step to finding not only a good, clean reputable place, but also a good technician. Not all nail places are good and not all good nail places have good people. You really do need to get a recommendation.

re filing vs cutting/clipping

It depends. If you don't want them cut you need to explain that. Each place and each nail technician have their own standard way of doing things. If you don't give your preference, they will do it their way.

re shoes

I wear flip flops home. The paper shoes they give you aren't good for outside. If you have flip flops or open sandals, that would be best.

re tip

20% is what I give and is pretty standard

re utensils

This varies from place to place. I go to Red Door and they have an autoclave machine so each set of tools is sterilized and the technician opens up a new packet in front of me.

Re: First pedicure

Jacie — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 03:41:01 GMT

I wear flip flops. A salon or spa should be willing to share all the information you are requesting. If not, go elsewhere. Call ahead and explain you are having your first professional pedicure and you are not certain what to expect. Believe me, a good salon or spa wants return business! They want you to feel pampered! Enjoy!

Re: First pedicure

september — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 03:42:59 GMT

File or clip...its your choice. I get asked where I go. I wear flip flops and plan to wear them for at least 3 hours afterwards. 20 percent tip.

Re: First pedicure

NickNack — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 04:14:38 GMT

Make sure you go to a really reputable place. I got a toenail fungus from a nail salon and had a horrible time getting rid of it. I had to go to the dermatologist and get pills and cream, and it still took months and months.

Definitely wear flip flops.

Re: First pedicure

Evie2004 — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 04:15:33 GMT

Thanks to all...found 2 interesting salons on Yelp..close by with great reviews...

Re: First pedicure

lulu2 — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:48:21 GMT

On 2/9/2015 NickNack said:
Make sure you go to a really reputable place. I got a toenail fungus from a nail salon and had a horrible time getting rid of it. I had to go to the dermatologist and get pills and cream, and it still took months and months.

Definitely wear flip flops.

I could not agree more. I went to a strip mall salon and ended up with toe nail fungus. Since then I've only gone to the solo nail person at my hair salon. I bring my own soaking bowl and implements.

The strip mall salon I went to was new, and I thought those big massage chairs with whirlpools would be so relaxing. After my experience and watching many news stories about them, I'd never put my feet into one again.

Re: First pedicure

Vamp — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:52:55 GMT

On 2/10/2015 lulu2 said:
On 2/9/2015 NickNack said:
Make sure you go to a really reputable place. I got a toenail fungus from a nail salon and had a horrible time getting rid of it. I had to go to the dermatologist and get pills and cream, and it still took months and months.

Definitely wear flip flops.

I could not agree more. I went to a strip mall salon and ended up with toe nail fungus. Since then I've only gone to the solo nail person at my hair salon. I bring my own soaking bowl and implements.

The strip mall salon I went to was new, and I thought those big massage chairs with whirlpools would be so relaxing. After my experience and watching many news stories about them, I'd never put my feet into one again.

Ditto. I got an infected toe from a strip mall nail salon. I had to get it lanced and drained, which was quite painful. Unfortunately, you need to be proactive and take responsibility for the sanitation because a lot of the cheap nail places don't. Even with the more expensive places, I would ask when you book your appointment about their sanitation practices and hold them to it.

Re: First pedicure

brii — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:55:00 GMT

I always wear flip flops.

Check out the nail place - make sure it's clean and they sterilize their instruments.

They clip and file my toenails. I don't like them long at all.

20% tip is appropriate.

Enjoy - it's a wonderful experience.

Re: First pedicure

VaBelle35 — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:57:49 GMT

On 2/10/2015 Vamp said:
On 2/10/2015 lulu2 said:
On 2/9/2015 NickNack said:
Make sure you go to a really reputable place. I got a toenail fungus from a nail salon and had a horrible time getting rid of it. I had to go to the dermatologist and get pills and cream, and it still took months and months.

Definitely wear flip flops.

I could not agree more. I went to a strip mall salon and ended up with toe nail fungus. Since then I've only gone to the solo nail person at my hair salon. I bring my own soaking bowl and implements.

The strip mall salon I went to was new, and I thought those big massage chairs with whirlpools would be so relaxing. After my experience and watching many news stories about them, I'd never put my feet into one again.

Ditto. I got an infected toe from a strip mall nail salon. I had to get it lanced and drained, which was quite painful. Unfortunately, you need to be proactive and take responsibility for the sanitation because a lot of the cheap nail places don't. Even with the more expensive places, I would ask when you book your appointment about their sanitation practices and hold them to it.

I got infected, but I think mine was probably from the gym and not a nail salon. But mine was painful under my big toes so I had to take the Lamisil. I tolerated it very well, but the after effects were brutal. It strips your entire body of good bacterial and I got every known ailment under the sun. Took a year to get my pH and good bacteria back in check.

Re: First pedicure

VaBelle35 — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:59:13 GMT

On 2/10/2015 brii said:
I always wear flip flops.

Check out the nail place - make sure it's clean and they sterilize their instruments.

They clip and file my toenails. I don't like them long at all.

20% tip is appropriate.

Enjoy - it's a wonderful experience.

Yes it's truly a wonderful thing if you find a good place. You will never want to give it up!

I damaged my nails from over filing and had to dial back my manicures and pedicures to give them time to heal. It was tough.

Re: First pedicure

brii — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:02:03 GMT

I've been getting monthly pedicures for at least 25 years. Knock on wood - I have never had one issue with fungus or infection.

Re: First pedicure

ChynnaBlue — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:56:39 GMT

Does the technician clip or file toenails? Usually, but you can request that they not do this, if you want. It's included in the fee and I wouldn't expect a discount if you skip this step.

What type of shoe/ sandal to wear (so I don't ruin polish on my way home)? Flip flops that you can easily get your toes into.

Does the technician use different instruments (cleaned or sterilized) for each customer? By law, yes. If you have questions, ask the person. If you see anything you feel uncomfortable with, ask about it and don't be afraid to leave if you think something is wrong.

Is a 20% tip appropriate? Yes.