A pedicure is a cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails, analogous to a manicure. It is a beauty treatment for the feet that involves cutting and sometimes painting the nails, and softening or massaging the skin. Pedicures can include exfoliating the skin, reducing calluses, and trimming, shaping, and polishing the toenails. The word "pedicure" is derived from the Latin words "pedis," which means "of the foot," and "cura," which means "care".
Pedicures are now considered a standard service performed in salons by cosmetologists. They are a basic part of good foot care and hygiene and are particularly important for clients who are joggers, dancers, and cosmetologists, or for anyone who spends a lot of time standing on their feet. Pedicures are now a regular ritual in many clients’ personal-care regimen.
Some of the benefits of pedicures include exfoliating the skin and removing any calluses on the feet, keeping the nails clean and tidy, which prevents fungal infections, preventing the nails from breaking or painful chipping, preventing dry cuticles, hangnails, and broken skin, and boosting blood circulation, which prevents the development of wrinkles on the hands through the years besides eliminating any kind of swelling, numbness, or pain.
Positive aspects of pedicures include the attention your nails receive, the smooth skin, and the relaxation they provide. However, it is important to note that sharing tools with others can lead to the spread of infections.
