Manicure and pedicure have long ceased to be a priority for women. Nowadays, not only politicians and business representatives, but also ordinary people turn to salon masters. True, men give more preference to manicure, forgetting that pedicure plays an equally important role in the health of the feet. After all, cracked heels, ingrown nails, rough skin, calluses do not make either men or women beautiful.
Well-groomed hands and feet raise the self-esteem of any person, regardless of gender. Healthy soles of the feet with well-groomed nail plates are not capable of humiliating a man’s dignity.
Only those men whose nails are covered with colored varnish can catch sidelong glances. True, it is difficult to surprise the modern world with anything.
What is a “men's pedicure”?
A men's pedicure is practically no different from a women's pedicure. For the master, the difference will be the larger size of the foot and thicker skin in men. In addition, some experts claim that men have a higher sensitivity threshold, although everything is individual. The cost of a men's pedicure in the salon is the same as for women's.
Unlike women's pedicures, men's pedicures rarely come in bright colors. Preference is given to clear matte nail polish or protective coating. Men's colored pedicure is used only to create a certain image, perform on stage or in a show program.
It is better to have a men's pedicure in a salon. But only a few go there; most men prefer to do it at home. Unfortunately, calling a technician from a salon to your home is also not very popular. Although this has a number of advantages - a high-quality pedicure, a homely atmosphere, saving time, there is only one drawback - the price. You can find out exactly how much a men’s pedicure costs by calling the salon, since many salons have a set price list for all types of services.
Men's pedicure or nail trimming?
Some men, when doing procedures to care for their feet and toenails, do not know that this is a pedicure. Almost every man does it regularly or at least a couple of times a month. Some people pay more attention to this, some less, but many develop a similar habit after marriage. Very often you come across quotes like this on women’s forums: “We’ve been living with my husband for five years, and all these years I’ve been cutting his toenails and sanding his heels.” Without knowing it, men become involved in aesthetic beauty and health. After all, well-groomed nails and skin of the feet are not only beautiful, since a pedicure is also the prevention of skin and nail diseases.
Beneficial additional hydration
Any type of pedicure ends with a massage that promotes better blood circulation, softening and restoration of the skin. Paraffin therapy performed before the massage has an additional effect.
Cosmetic paraffin is used for it. It is heated and aromatic oils are added. In addition, the material itself contains special additives that are beneficial for the feet.
The procedure performed after a pedicure removes fatigue, heals the legs, brightens, and actively moisturizes the skin. The pores open up, allowing the cream to be better absorbed and the effectiveness of the massage to increase.
The main thing is to understand that taking care of your feet is necessary, especially since it is not just a safe and painless procedure, but even a pleasant one. You can significantly improve your condition in one go, but you can only get rid of all the troubles with regular pedicures. Even if it lasts about an hour, a man who values himself will always find time to take care of his own feet.
Men's pedicure at home
Foot care is needed daily; it consists of hygiene procedures and the application of special gels or creams. A full pedicure should be carried out at least once a month in the winter, and in the summer every 2-3 weeks will be sufficient. In addition, you can trim your nails separately as they grow. If a person walks a lot, then you should take care of your feet with a nourishing cream. In the summer, when intense sweating occurs on the feet, it would be useful to use a cream with a cooling effect and anti-odor, as well as talc or powder. You also need to pay special attention to the quality of the shoes you wear. It should be comfortable and not interfere with the ventilation of the skin. Choose socks containing natural threads. And if possible, wash your feet with a disinfectant or antifungal agent.
Foot bath with antifungal and disinfectant effect
Ingredients:
sage - 30 g calendula flowers - 30 g aloe juice - 10 ml. or 1 large leaf of agave tea tree essential oil 7-8 drops lemongrass essential oil 5-6 drops lemon balm essential oil 5-6 drops apple cider vinegar - 50-60 ml water - 3 l.
Cooking method:
Make a decoction of herbs (boil for 15-20 minutes), cool and strain. Then add apple cider vinegar, aloe and essential oils and the rest of the boiled water.
Application:
Take a bath regularly, soaking your feet for 15-20 minutes.
Bath for sweaty feet
Ingredients:
chamomile - 30 g oak bark - 30 g cypress essential oil 5-6 drops lemongrass essential oil 5-6 drops petitgrain essential oil 5-6 drops milk - 5 ml. water - 3 l.
Cooking method:
Prepare a decoction of herbs by pouring 1 liter of boiling water and simmering them over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Cool and strain, add essential oils dissolved in milk and add water.
Application:
Daily or every other day for 15-20 minutes.
Performing a men's pedicure at home has a number of advantages.
• Minimum time spent.
• For free.
• The effect is noticeable immediately.
• Well-groomed nails and skin of the feet.
Required Tools
To treat the skin of the legs and feet, you need certain “equipment”. The list of necessary tools includes:
- files of different abrasiveness for treating different areas of the skin and plates;
- orange sticks or pusher to remove cuticles;
- nail scissors or nail clippers for correcting the shape of nails.
A man's pedicure cosmetics bag will also include care products: sea salt and essential oils for foot baths, cuticle softening gel, foot scrub, softening, moisturizing, deodorizing creams.
How to do a men's pedicure at home?
The fastest and most affordable method of foot care is to carry out the procedure at home. This will require a maximum of 30 minutes of time and tools (bath, scissors, nail file, pumice stone, cream, scrub, towel).
Men's pedicure. Technique to do at home
1. Pour warm water into the pedicure bath (you can add sea salt, essential oils or special products).
2. Lower the legs and steam for 10-15 minutes.
3. Apply a scrub with large abrasive particles to the feet, massage for 2-3 minutes, then rinse.
4. Using pumice, remove the stratum corneum of the epithelium.
5. Use scissors to trim and clean your nails.
6. Use a file to file your nails in one direction.
7. Massage with nourishing cream or apply cooling gel.
There is another way that men like. Its essence is to add wine to the standard procedure. Red wine is used instead of water. Pour 100–200 ml of intoxicating drink into a bowl and let your feet sour for 10 minutes. For better relaxation, you can take 100 g, if there are no contraindications. After this, the procedure is performed according to the previously proposed scheme.
Types of men's pedicure
In salons, men are offered classic, hardware, SPA, European, Japanese pedicures; in principle, there are no differences here. Although most often the strong half of humanity welcomes the classic trimmed and hardware pedicure. Men, unlike women, more often have problems with skin and nails, then a pedicure using medicinal preparations would be an ideal option.
Medical pedicure for men
This is one of the safest pedicure methods. In addition to the aesthetic effect, a person also receives effective treatment. With its help, you can cope with such troubles as cracks, calluses, dry skin, fungal infections, trampled areas of the foot. Medical pedicure is especially recommended for patients with diabetes. Because over time, calluses and other problem areas can develop into ulcers.
Advantages of the method
• Safety, no risk of infection. • Injuries excluded. • Large work perimeter. • Painless procedure. • Foot warming is not used.
The essence of the procedure
The main distinguishing feature of a medical pedicure is the absence of water. The procedure begins with applying disinfectants to the skin. To soften the skin, special products are used that remove only dead skin cells. Then, using an electric device and various attachments, the skin is polished. All instruments can be disinfected before use, which guarantees the safety of the procedure. If there are fungal diseases of the nails or skin of the feet, then procedures are carried out aimed at treating them. The last step is to moisturize the skin with antifungal lotion or anti-inflammatory and wound-healing cream.
Hardware men's pedicure
The legs are not steamed as with a classic trim pedicure. Performing a hardware men's pedicure begins with treating the feet with a disinfectant solution. After this, a thin layer of remover is applied to the skin, which affects only dead epithelial cells. Then, using a device with different attachments, the skin is polished. The nozzles come in different sizes and shapes, so they can be used to treat hard-to-reach areas. There are also separate attachments for the cuticle that polish it. After this procedure, the appearance of hangnails is unlikely. It is possible to perform a foot massage with nourishing oils or creams. The last step is treating the feet with an antifungal agent and applying a nourishing cream (in summer with a cooling effect).
Why choose hardware pedicure?
• The material of the nozzles is easy to disinfect.
• Does not affect living skin cells, which prevents infection.
• Hard-to-reach places are treated, such as the interdigital space, deep side ridges.
• Thanks to the properties of the substance that is used to remove the stratum corneum, the procedure is painless.
• The shape of the nozzles is as safe as possible, which provides comfort when working.
• Ideal for people diagnosed with diabetes. With diabetes mellitus, sensitivity in the foot decreases, which leads to an increase in the pain threshold.
Hardware pedicure is ideal for rough feet of men, which have a lot of calluses and corns.
GROWN NAILS
The cause of ingrown toenails can be heredity, but it is much more common among men who wear shoes that are too tight or do not cut their nails correctly.
How does a nail plate grow in? The corners of the nail “cut” into the nail fold, the skin around the finger becomes inflamed, swelling appears, and you feel pain when walking. If this process has just begun and the nail has not yet grown in, trim the edges of the plate. Do not wait until the inflammation develops into suppuration: this can lead to loss of the nail.
Socks for men's pedicure
For particularly shy men who do not want to go to a salon, there is a great way to have perfect feet - using Japanese socks. They are very easy and simple to use, although the effect is certainly worse than a salon pedicure. For the desired result, you need to buy high-quality socks, put them on your feet and walk for 1-2 hours. After this, rinse with warm water and moisturize with nourishing cream. Within one week, the keratinized top layer of skin will peel off on its own. Do not pick off peeling skin, as this can lead to injury. To speed up the results, you can take salt baths and steam your feet.
Advantages
• The result is noticeable for a long time. • Time saving. • Easy and clear to use. • Ideal for shy people.
Exotic pedicure for men
For those who like to try something unusual and interesting, there is such a service as Fish SPA. The essence of this procedure is that the main work of the pedicurist is performed by special fish. A person puts his feet in a bath of fish, and they remove dead cells. They have no teeth; they do their work with sponges. This type of pedicure is painless and pleasant, the fish will gently tickle the skin. The client will receive an unforgettable massage, and the fish will receive delicious food.
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