How often should you get a mani/pedi?
If you’re a manicure person then one thing is clear to you by now, that some people really care about the appearance of their nails and others… just… don’t. Truth is looking your best and ensuring your regime is at it’s optimum is far from easy. With your hair, wardrobe, and even make – up, overlooking a regular mani/pedi appointment can almost be forgiven.
Truth be told, there is no set number or recommendation for how often you should be pampering your fingers and toes, and your treatment as such should be supported by your daily schedule and lifestyle. There are, however, a few baseline recommendations to help enhance the mani/pedi schedule that works best for you!
People who get manicures regularly will be ultra-aware of changes to the condition of their hands. Whether it be hangnails, damaged cuticles or poorly shaped nails. if you’re the regular manicure type it will annoy you until you fix it.
Even if you are a person who does not worry about having perfect nails all the time (because we all want to look and feel good) it is important to be aware of any changes to your hand and nail health, just in case. If you are thinking of getting your nails done for an occasion or a holiday and you’re not a regular at the manicure table it might be worth booking two or three sessions before the big day in order to make sure your nails are looking their absolute best!
Now, onto the pedicure! This is much the same scenario. You will often get people who are much more aware of the condition of their toes and feet and others simply based off of their experience at the pedicurist.
Even the most pampered feet should not need more than a pedicure every two weeks to a month. Some people can go without a professional pedicure for longer periods of time, perhaps because they are less self-conscious when their toes are covered.
However, as well as looking nice pedicures do serve another more important purpose, and that is to make sure that your feet are healthy. Often issues with the feet, toes and nails can develop and worsen quickly, so the early identification of problems, or better yet, prevention, is the best way to make sure that the issue is managed in the right way.
Most people plan pedicures to align with the summer months, and the welcoming of ‘sandal season’. If you are lucky enough to live in a place where the weather is good all year round then you may well have to spend more time looking after the aesthetic condition of your toes.
If you’re a ‘sandal season’ sort of person a pedicure once every 4-5 weeks over the summer months will probably serve you just fine.
No one knows the health of your body quite like you. If feeling good about yourself equates to a regular visit to the nail salon for a mani/pedi – do it!. What is important is not neglecting the health of either your hands or your feet.