Bobbi
and I both go to a salon for two very different reasons. My wife (a supervisor)
regularly has a manicure done, which is a cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails. This can include the trimming and polishing of the nails, and the removal of cuticles. This word is Latin for manus "hand" and cura "care."
I (a diabetic) infrequently have a pedicure performed, which is the professional care and treatment of the feet such as removal of corns and trimming of toenails. This word is Latin for pedis "of the foot" and cura "care." Regular manicures and pedicures provide benefits for youth and good health. Here are the important benefits:
1.
De-stress: We all know that body
massages are a great way to relax and rejuvenate your nerves, but sometimes all
it takes to relax is a hand and foot massage. Manicures and pedicures are a
great way to relax while improving the look and feel of your hands and feet.
If
you’re feeling stressed, some of us tend to pick at our cuticles, leaving them
dry, cracked and bleeding. Plus, having great looking nails can always help to
put a smile on your face, making stress levels decrease.
2.
Improve the health of your nails:
With regular
manicures and pedicures, the chances of your nails developing fungi and other
infections are reduced. Our hands, especially, are exposed to a lot of elements
and products on a daily basis.
It’s
a good idea to have a deep cleaning so the dead skin cells on your hands can be
removed. That encourages new cell growth, leaving your nails stronger and
healthier.
3. Increase blood
circulation: During any manicure or pedicure, you
receive a relaxing massage of the hands and feet. This helps to improve blood
circulation and improves mobility for the joints.
4.
Keeps hands and feet smooth and soft: Winters can be harsh and
long. With regular manicures and pedicures during these months, one can help to
keep your skin and nails smooth and soft despite the exposure to the harsh seasonal
elements. If you don’t take care of your hands and feet, you can experience
dry, cracked skin that leaves painful sores and potential scars.
“You can’t buy happiness but you can get a mani and a pedi, and that’s kind of the same thing.” (Anonymous)[i]
[i] Sources used:
·
“4 Important Benefits of Manicures and Pedicures”
(http://skinklinicdayspa.com/4-important-benefits-of-manicures-and-pedicures)
·
“Manicure” from Dictionary.com
·
“Pedicure” from Dictionary.com
·
“Pedicure” from Wikepedia
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