Pedicure

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A pedicure is a way to improve the appearance of the feet, and their nails. It basically is a manicure for the feet. The word pedicure comes form the Latin words pes, which means foot, and cura, which means care. It also means the care of the feet and toenails. A pedicure can be helpful because it can prevent nail diseases and nail disorders.

A complete pedicure should include shaping and filing, cuticle care, hard skin removal, intensive moisturising treatment and a circulation-boosting foot and leg massage. A full pedicure leaves your feet and toes looking and feeling great, but it should really also include a circulation-boosting half-leg massage and a deep moisturising treatment

1 History
2 Tools
3 Things You Need To Know
4 Nail Cosmetics
5 Parts
6 Foot Massage
7 Typical Feet Disorders
8 Safety Rules
9 References

[edit] History

The history of pedicures dates back to ancient Egypt. A carving of a pharaoh's official was noted as representing pedicures and manicures.

[edit] Tools

Towels
Cotton balls
Toenail clippers
Lotion
Cuticle cream
Cuticle pusher
Orangewood sticks
Acetone
Antibacterial soap
Foot bath
White block buffer

[edit] Things You Need To Know

Structure of the nail
Composition of cosmetics used in a pedicure
Give effective pedicure
Care for clients' problems or concerns
Distinguish nail disorders that can or can't be treated
Sanitation and disinfectant procedures
The difference between nail diseases and nail disorders

[edit] Nail Cosmetics

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Base coat
Cuticle creams
Cuticle oil
Cuticle remover
Dry nail polish
Liquid nail polish
Nail bleach
Nail conditioner
Nail dryer
Polish thinner
Polish remover

[edit] Parts

Pedicures contain different parts.

Filing
Cuticle nipping - clipping excess cuticle around nail. When clipping cuticles, care needs to be taken to avoid infection.
Cleansing the nails - wash nails in finger bath with warm, soapy water.
Buffing - shaping of the nails.
Polishing the nails

[edit] Foot Massage

Feet, leg, hand,and arm massages are an important part of pedicures and manicures. This technique helps to relax the person having the treatment.

Foot reflexology has been widely used while giving the foot massage. Practitioners may also massage with hot stones in their hands, and use special creams that have menthol in them to help rejuvenate the foot.