Do men get pedicures?
We’re a bit shocked by how many times this question is asked. Of course, men get pedicures—but not enough of them do. The self-caring ones always have their next appointment scheduled, and they know the long list of health and therapeutic benefits of a good foot buffing.
Pedicures aren’t about getting a splash of cute colors on your toes—but you can do that if you fancy it. They’re about having healthy feet, which is an area most of us could improve. Think of how often your feet are exhausted, sweaty, rough, scaly, and stinky, or how often your toenails are either overgrown or over-clipped. If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you agree with the sentiment tenfold. After all, we have only ever seen women sitting in those comfy chairs, feet pampered to high heaven. But gender norms aside, why should a man get a pedicure in the first place? Is there any real benefit? Is it worth the money?
Why You Should Get Regular Pedicure
Be honest with yourself: When was the last time you thoroughly cleaned the area underneath your toenails? When did you last scrub the bottom of your feet to get rid of any dead skin or calluses? It’s easy to think of pedicures as a floofy spa activity—they are definitely relaxing!—you should also take into account the hygienic benefits of actually paying close attention to your feet.
If general cleanliness is not enough of a sell, maybe you fancy indulgence. Male pedicures have range. You can go in for what amounts to basic cleaning, or you can spring for a higher-tier pedicure, and introduce your legs to milk-based creams or green tea-scented lotions. After all, you’re a working man. Don’t your poor feet, the ones that help you hustle to work, pump iron in the gym and cheat death at your standing desk—your very damn foundation—deserve the same occasional deluxe care as the rest of your body?
Here are all the benefits of the male pedicure
Healthy nails, trimmed properly
The best part of the hired-out pedicure is the attention your nails receive. Think of how hard it is to cut your nails neatly and safely, without risking ingrowns. The pedicurist will also trim back all the excess dead skin and remove any gunk, all of which would otherwise lead to fungal buildup. Over the next month, your nails will grow out nice and shapely, and you’ll probably go out of your way to wear sandals, too. Why not show them off?
Better-smelling feet
After all this dead skin and gunk is polished off your peds, the result is a healthier canvas, and thus a decreased likelihood for odor and bacterial + fungal buildup. Pair this with a good powder and moisture-wicking socks, and you’ll never fear to remove your shoes in front of friends.
Removes Foot Odour
No one likes a stinky foot! Pedicures are the best way to remove dead skin, dirt, and bacteria from the feet completely. This makes more sense in the rainy season when feet need extra care and protection. Your feet also need exfoliation to remove the bacterial infection, which you can’t get rid of in normal washes and can only be achieved vis-a-vis pedicure. Also, just one pedicure is not going to take away the bad odor from your feet, you need to make it bi-weekly routine.
Improves Foot Health
Dirty feet are a breeding ground for all sorts of bacteria. The benefit of getting a pedicure is one way to get rid of all the dirt stuck under toenails. During the process, your feet will also be exfoliated to remove dead skin that has the potential to cause problems. By adding essential oils to the foot soak, you can also get additional anti-bacterial protection.
Prevents Ingrown Toenails
Men, often, don’t pay much attention when you cut your toenails. This can lead to cutting nails too short or leaving minuscule pieces at the edges – both of which lead to ingrown toenails. A professional pedicure will ensure that your nails are taken care of and are also cut to the correct length. When a calf or foot massage is assisted with a pedicure, it also benefits in improving blood flow in the region while reducing the pain, if any!
Smooth skin
The other best part of a pedicure is when they buff away all the dead, dry, peel skin from your feet. Calluses are ground down, and after all the exfoliating, you get a soothing, tingling lotion application that restores moisture and keeps skin smooth. No more razor-sharp cracked heels or unsightly yellow patches on your soles.
Increased circulation
OK, the other great pedicure benefit is the massage and the hot water soak. This improves circulation in your feet and stimulates the joints, not unlike a regular massage rejuvenates your entire body. With your new nimbleness and smooth soles, you’ll want to lace up a pair of running shoes and take advantage of the fresh start. Just remember to use shoe insoles to minimize pressure, and to buff away + lotion up any calluses as they form.
Help Releases Stress
You deserve a pedicure! If you haven’t had one ever- now is the time that you indulge yourself into the brilliance of a pedicure. You’ll be relaxed and happy. Also, if your job makes you be on the run most of the time, then pedicure is a blessing for you. Don’t abstain from it.
All men would agree that stress is the biggest enemy and given your frenetic schedules, it’s not a bad idea to take an hour out of your daily routine for a pedicure. After all, sitting and relaxing while a professional is working on your feet can be bliss. This will also help in distracting and taking your mind off issues that you deal with all day, another reason to go for a pedicure.
Makes You Look Good
Let’s face it, women are attracted to men who take pride in how they look. No need to go over-the-top, but trimmed, clean and buffed nails is way to go and a great attribute to any guy. If you’ve ever got a pedicure done, you’ll understand what we mean, and a good way to change this condition is to go and get it done.
Women do notice your hands and feet and there is nothing better than a hygienic man. We are already insanely annoyed with men being superficial groomers and on top of it if a guy is extremely low on hygiene, it’s an even bigger turn-off. So, if you haven’t yet tried, go ahead. Get it done!
You do shave, shower and get a haircut done? Then what’s wrong in getting a pedicure done? Self-grooming is a way of telling that you love yourself. It’s far beyond just going to the gym- if self-love is the path that you’re choosing. It’s time that you pay attention to your feet too! The kinds of pedicures vary but every pedicure should include exfoliation and a massage. You can always choose from the range of pedicures that the salons have to offer. You can start with the basic ones, so go, hurry!
