There's nothing better than sitting in a massage chair, putting your feet up, and giving your toes a little pampering. However, your pedicure may make a "tsk-tsk" sound at you when you relax. They're generally very patient people, but there are some things that annoy your pedicure. If you've never given much thought to what to wear to a salon, you might want to think again.
Don't get me wrong: We're not talking about whether your podiatrist is judging your feet, legs, or body. After all, we all get weird toenails or thick calluses from time to time—it’s really no big deal. The manicurist doesn't care about the condition of your feet and won't judge you for it . However, what really gets on their nerves are the bulky clothes, accessories and hard-to-remove nail polish we wear on dates. These things can trip them up when they try to work and make the process of polishing their toes longer than expected.
We can't always plan our outfits around our manicure appointments, but knowing what your pedicurist wants can make all the difference. If you've given your pedicure any of these nine annoyances while painting your toes, it's time to realize the error of your ways.
1. Skinny jeans
"Skinny jeans are our absolute nemesis," celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan of The Nail Suite in New York tells Bustle via email. "They're difficult to fix, and if you can't roll up your pant legs, you're not getting the full spa experience." Some pedicures include leg massages, hot towel wraps, exfoliating scrubs, and more. If you want to get your money's worth while keeping your manicure skills sane, don't wear skinny jeans to a date.
2. Stockings
If there's anything that annoys pedicurists more than skinny jeans, it's probably stockings. Unlike pants, techies can't get around socks because they completely cover your feet. Logan recommends that you absolutely avoid them like the plague. "Especially when you get your nails done, you have to go into the bathroom, take them off and come back. It's time-consuming," she said.
3. Gel polish
It's not that gel polish is a huge pain, but it's not really necessary, Logan says. "I totally understand why no drying time is interesting, but in my opinion, if you use a quality brand of nail polish, your pedicure will last much longer on your toes than it will on your fingers," she explains road. The gel removal process is also much more extensive than soaking in regular polish, not to mention it can cause more damage if not done correctly.
4. Foot jewelry
"It's like wearing an engagement ring and getting a manicure. You have to be responsible for your jewelry," adds Logan. To be on the safe side, many pedicurists prefer that you don’t wear additional jewelry in the first place.
5. Dresses and Skirts
We've probably all worn skirts or skirts to pedicure appointments without considering how uncomfortable they can make your technique. "If you grew up in church, you know how I approach this," Logan explained. "If you sit in the front row in a dress, they always put a towel on your legs. I do that in the pedicure chair as well."
6. Multi-layer polishing
"When I remove it, I see all the color you put on it," says Logan, hence the name "Peek-A-Boo Polish" for the colorful coats she puts on during at-home pedicures. .
7. Greasy lotion
"Using any kind of very thick lotion, such as petroleum jelly, will leave residual oil in the water," says Logan. Applying extra moisturizer before your appointment will just keep your skin clean and ready for those amazing hot towels—and it'll keep their footbaths oil-free.
8. Glitter polish
While glittery nail polish on your toes is fun, it takes a bit of effort from a technician to remove them. "It was painful to remove it," Logan said. Not that girls shouldn't be without some sparkle, but if you want to be a little kinder to your favorite techies, stop wearing glittery nail polish on your toes.
9. Closed-toe shoes
All the pedicurist’s hard work goes down the drain when you try to put your shoes back on. "Don't try to smudge the new paint by tucking your feet into sneakers or open-toed shoes," says Logan. I always recommend bringing a pair of flip-flops. "Manicurists are usually more than willing to quickly fix your chipped polish, but wearing open-toed shoes can prevent disaster from happening in the first place.
A pedicure can (and should) be an enjoyable experience for you and your pedicurist. Wear appropriate clothing and pay attention to what's on your toes, so you can make it to your next appointment without too much trouble for your pedicurist—maybe they'll even offer an extra foot massage for your trouble.
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