5 insanely good extreme pedicures (bye bye, Hobbit feet)
It’s difficult to put your best foot forward when it resembles something from Middle Earth.
If the time has come to splash some cash on a pedicure, these are the tried and tested treatments that will leave you walking on air.
Price: €65
The Lyco Pedi involved a relaxing foot soak followed by the Lyco Callus Remover to soften your hooves. A full-leg exfoliation, intense massage and hydrating mask follow, finishing with a file and polish.
The Spa Deluxe Pedicure at Equilibrium
Price €55
Ballincollig dwellers swear by this local day spa’s special pedi. After all the usual clipping and trimming is complete, your feet will be dipped in moisturising warm paraffin wax and covered to seal in the heat. Heaven.
The Keratin Pedicure at 5th Avenue
Price: €80
Bodipure’s magical pedicure treatment involves Keratin rich socks loaded with intensive, antiseptic, fortifying emulsion to strengthen nails, soften cuticles, and moisturise feet. Nails are cut, filed and buffed with cuticle work and callus removal before a shiny, fresh polish is applied.
The American Pedicure at New York Nails
Price: €40
If you crave the Big Apple experience, the Full Uptown Toe Treatment is your ultimate treat. Enjoy a soak and massage in a big, comfy American Pedicure chair before your tootsies are treated to the works and finished with a Fashion Week-worthy polish.
The Jacuzzi Pedi at Bliss, Grange
This hidden gem has been on the style set’s radar since they opened. Not only do they open late with plenty of parking outside, but Tanya Harpur’s team do not rest until each client’s feet are like something from a Jimmy Choo ad.
