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One reason why the long-distance runner is lonely.

mykescipark — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:38:09 -0800

Good, athlete-friendly pedicure recommendations in L.A.? (Preferably the west side.) I'm an avid runner and cyclist, and my feet get destroyed from the constant activity on a regular basis. (Yes, I have high-end and appropriate athletic footwear; this is just the nature of my feet.) For the last few years, I've tried to treat myself to occasional pedicures to keep Hobbit-foot at bay, but I really need to step up the treatment (so to speak). Prior to now, I've been in Boston, where I had a much-beloved homebase for such things, but thus far I'm adrift in L.A.

Recommendations abound on Yelp, but their prime recommendation left me even worse split heels and sores than when I started. Plus, I tend to think the majority of reviews focus on the "nice nails and polish jobs" aspect of the pedi, and not so much the "kindly grind down my inch-thick callouses and split heels" side, which is what I really need.

So, fellow athletes (and those who tend to them). Any preferences for expert foot love in L.A. that will rejuvenate my exercise partners down south?

Footcare for a non-bendy person.

ninazer0 — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:07:16 -0800

A dear friend of mine is morbidly obese. He has a variety of medical issues which are mostly being addressed. He has several related issues that are not - mostly hygiene related. Help me help him. (possible squick inside). He has acute lymphoedema (swelling due to pooling fluid) in his lower legs and is constantly suffering from cellucitis (infection of the sub-dermis). However, because he cannot bend over (he can touch his knees...just) he cannot apply creams to the affected areas or handle dressings and wound coverings.

Worse still, his feet are totally uncared for and I believe it's affecting his health. His nails are long and cracking (one had cracked off and was bleeding when I was there last), the skin is flaky and dark - either from dirt or just the build-up of dead skin. Because his feet are also swollen, he wears sandals and the soles of his feet are calloused and his heels are cracking. What he needs is a podiatrist, but he can't afford one. I'd volunteer to give him a pedicure (I deal with my mother's crusty feet, so no biggie) but he is touchy about needing help and I don't want to make him more depressed than he already is.

Ideally, I would like to purchase products that will let him take care of himself, but I cannot seem to find anything suitable. Long-handled nail clippers exist but they just aren't long enough. And is there even a device that allows you to rub creams and so forth on hard-to-reach places??

I've got a loofah on an extra-long handle for scrubbing but need help with the other stuff.

I'm in Australia but would be willing to import products if necessary.

Help!

DIY pedicure

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:37:01 -0800

I have fairly big callouses on the outsides of each big toe. How can I remove them painlessly? I'd prefer to spare the expense of a pedicure if I can. I just want to get rid of these callouses. The thought of rubbing on them with a pumice stone gives me the heebie-jeebies. I have sensitive feet and I'm afraid of hurting myself. Any other effective DIY products/advice you can give? Or should I just go get a pedicure? I'm a woman, if that makes any difference at all.

Thanks in advance!

Austin Pedicure recommendations

Anonymous — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:10:34 -0800

[Austin TX] I'd like to get a pedicure gift certificate for my wife for Mothers' Day. Where in Austin is a good place for a pedicure? I'm looking to spend between $100 and $200 (including tip). Asking anonymously in case my wife checks my activity.

Mani/Pedi in Center City Philly?

fancypants — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:38:26 -0800

Where can I get a cheap manicure/pedicure in Center City Philadelphia? I am temporarily working at 15th and Sansom in Philadelphia. I desperately need a manicure and a pedicure. Where's a good, clean place where I can get just a basic mani/pedi without spending a ton of money? Bonus points if they do brow waxing too.

Make my mom feel like a princess

caitlinb — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:01:18 -0800

Recommend a place for mani-pedi in Seattle? Bellevue even better! My mom has never been and thinks she wouldn't enjoy it by herself, but she'd like to make a trip of it. I said I'd figure out where to go, but I haven't lived around there for over a decade now. We're going around her birthday, so a little splashy is in order. I think I'm looking for someplace with a Gene Juarez (Nordstrom) vibe, but don't know what else is out there. What can you recommend?

What do you actually get for the price of a fancy spa pedicure?

matildaben — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:58:06 -0800

What is the difference between a $75 pedicure at a fancy spa and a sub-$25 pedicure at some hole-in-the-wall storefront? Is it just about the ambience and the expensiveness of the products, or are the services qualitatively different?

Pedicure tips?

Slimemonster — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 22:52:38 -0800

What do I need to know for my first trip to the pedicurist? My friends have convinced me that this will be a good time, so I'm going with the flow. I've never been to anything like this before (22 yo male here, by the way). I'm a wee bit self-conscious about my feet (I wear size 15 shoes, my big toes are very oddly colored and my feet get sweaty (hence smelly). What are the basics I should know to save myself and my pedicurist trouble tomorrow?
I assume I should at least give my feet a once over after my shower tomorrow, yes?

mani/pedi/girly

monkey!knife!fight! — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:03:01 -0800

New York City pedicure I'm going to NYC tomorrow to see a friend. I want to suprise her with a really nice mani/pedi, but bliss spa is full. I'm know a few cheaper places that just do the nail thing, but I'm wondering if anyone knows of either a really good downtown nail joint, or a spa type place that rocks. It has to be tomorrow afternoon, or Friday. My feet (and hers) thank you in advance!

Nails!

thesiameseffect — Tue, 02 May 2006 11:28:58 -0800

Where is a good place to get a manicure/pedicure in Long Beach, California?

Can pedicurists give a foot the boot?

ThePinkSuperhero — Thu, 28 Apr 2005 22:25:37 -0800

How often do pedicurists turn down a really nasty looking foot? I know someone who needs a pedicure very, very badly (huge callouses, and I don't even know what the nails look like), and I offered to take them to the nail place I love. But I'd be deadly embarassed for them if they got turned down because their feet are so yuck. How often do pedicurists look at feet and refuse to serve them based on how bad they are?

Bad Spa

jerseygirl — Tue, 08 Jun 2004 11:48:35 -0800

EtiquetteFilter: An hour removed from the salon now, I can see that I have just been on the receiving end of a bad spa treatment at a local salon. I've called, explained the problem and asked for a refund. What's the etiquette on tips? I left the appropriate tip for the amount of the service, and charged the rest on credit card.