Pedicures for Different Foot Types: Tailored Treatments at Malvern Nailsalon in Pedicure  Paoli

Understanding a pedicure is best to first understand that it is a beauty and wellness treatment that is not just the same for all feet. If your feet are dry, rough, sensitive, or sore due to too much use, understanding these factors can aid significantly when tailoring a pedicure. At our Malvern Nailsalon located in Paoli, we recommend customizing your pedicure according to your unique foot care needs. In this article, we will explain different types of feet and how we can adjust your pedicure accordingly so that your feet are coddled more and designated more time and care.

Pedicures for Dry or Cracked Heels: Tips and Treatments in Paoli

Cracked dry heels are an issue that many people go through especially in winter or if they are in a dry environment. It is known that the skin covering the rest of the foot if left unattended could be painful and even damage the foot. Cracked feet can get hard and rough but a pedicure can help with this by softening the foot adding rejuvenation and helping gain foot elasticity.

Causes of Dry and Cracked Heels Pedicure Treatment in Nail Salon

A lot of factors can contribute to string soles or cracked heals including the following.

Lack of hydration can cause feet to be dry and lose moisture hence becoming cracked.

• Weather: Cold, dry air tends to steal moisture from the skin leaving it dry and prone to cracks.
• Standing for Long Periods: A prolonged amount of stress on the feet as a result of standing or walking for a long time results in developed skin on the heels.
• Improper Footwear: Shoes which do not fit well or cause irritation can be the main reasons to heel dryness and cracks.
• Medical Conditions: Other Athletes, diabetics and people with eczemas or other medical conditions also tend to have drier skin that might crack.

Pedicure Treatments for Dry or Cracked Heels

In Malvern Nailsalon in Paoli dry and cracked heels are treated with different methods and managements to keep the feet moisturized as well as repaired.

• Soaking: The pedicure starts off with warm water infusing the heels with moisturizing oils such as coconut oil and shea butter to prepare the skin for exfoliation and to also remove hardened skin.
• Exfoliation: Areas like the heels are scrubbed with specialized foot scrub and pumice stones to get rid of dead skin. This scrubs off the top layer and prevents thick skin from forming.
• Paraffin Wax Treatment: The skin of the heel and the feet is one of the driest. One of the recommended full paraffin wax treatment. The dry feet are immersed in warm paraffin wax which reaches most of the skin at the dermis level. The exposure to the warm wax causes a moisture ‘lock’ effect on the skin. So moisture gets absorbed in the skin pores when the substance assists as a layer. Hence when exposed to the environment the warm feet and heel absorbs moisture and feeling is that of the wax softens the heel.
• Moisturizing: After the exfoliating part and also after such a treatment, a thick ankle and heel lotion is massaged into the feet. In this case, shea butter coconut, and vitamin E with other additions are applied to restore a foot’s elasticity.
• Preventive Care Tips: Other tips for foot care at home are recommended which we give to our clients for example: regularly hydration of the skin, as the use of ointments for feet cracks, the wearing of socks overnight.

Benefits of Pedicures for Dry or Cracked Heels

The benefits are mostly targeted to the cracks or dryness of heels. So a specially designed pedicure for this target specifically helps ;

Treatments for dry and cracked heels and feet include a pedicure. One of the newest techniques to treat dry and cracked heels is using a pedicure. The skin would be of normal texture and elasticity and free from patches and cracks. This will prevent the skin from further cracking relieving pain while avoiding the presence of pathogens.

How to pamper and protect Sensitive Feet during a Pedicure

There are foot sensitive people, who may get irritable due to certain products, pressure, or application during the process of pedicure. It can be skin diseases such as eczema, or simply because some person’s foot is more sensitive. Therefore, makes sense to take extra care during a pedicure.

Potential causes of Sensitive Feet

Sensitive feet can occur due to wide range of reasons or factors including these common ones:

• Skin Condition: There are some skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis which causes foot pain, irritation, or redness.
• Allergic reactions: Some people are allergic to pedicure products such as lotion, nail polish, scrub etc.
• Circulatory problems: People with poor circulation tend to have more sensitive feet due to temperature changes.
• Type of footwear: Wearing shoes that are tight fitted or made of synthetic material increases the sensitivity in foot.

Sensitive Feet Pedicure treatments with Precision

Here in Paoli, Malvern Nailsalon, we understand that some people have sensitive feet, thus we are extra careful when applying products such as lotion and scrub.

• Gentle Foot Soak: We prefer using organic non-irritating ingredients like almond oil instead of such irritating products, and thus use a gentle foot soak that feels good on the skin. Soaking the foot for a little while allows it to get more comfortable without rubbing the foot any further.
• Use of Hypoallergenic Products: When treating sensitive skin, we also use non-allergic scrubs and lotions that do not contain any added fragrances to help prevent any allergic reaction. Furthermore, substances like aloe vera, oatmeal, and chamomile are among the best options since they are beneficial in soothing the skin.
• Soft Exfoliation: We try to use non abrasive means of exfoliation such as a sugar body scrub as opposed to foot files or pumice stones in order to avoid damaging the surface of the skin and get rid of any dead skin cells present.
• Gentle Massage: Our foot massages tend to be fairly light and involve gentle pressure on the foots' pressure points in order to avoid any soreness. Additionally, we like to use calming oils (for instance, lavender oil) to help soothe the feet as well as ensure the customer relaxes.
• Avoiding Aggressive Nail Care: We do not recommend any rough techniques when shaping the nails especially if the nails are sensitive to touch which helps prevent fragile nails from breaking. Rather, we would want to care for the hand without aggravating it in the process.

Benefits of Pedicures for Sensitive Feet

• A pedicure for sensitive feet helps to:
• Alleviate irritation from excessive inflammation especially from skin diseases. Reduce discomfort that is a result of the feet being too sensitive or poor blood flow.
• Nourishing the skin while allowing for the delicate areas to heal.
• Soothing and easing the feet without heightening sensitivity.

Athlete's Pedicure: Care Of  Nails Odour And Fungal Disease

When one is an athlete, it is common to inflict considerable force to the feet as pedal motion becomes a routine part of the exercise. In this regard, there are pedicure complications which are specific to such people. These ones may involve foot odor, fungal infections, blisters, and athlete's foot disease. Given the moist, warm, and unhygienic conditions within their heels regularly, it means athletes would require a pedicure that goes beyond ensuring the fingernails look attractive.

More Common Foot Problems for Athletes

Professional sportsmen and women have several foot complications that can be attributed to their aggressive engagement in sports:

• Foot Odor: Foot odor among athletes is usually due to fungal activity as they are able to sweat profusely thus creating more chances of the fungi and bacteria attaching on the foot.
• Fungi Infections: Discolored toenails, Tinea fungus low-grade infection on the toes are common conditions among athletes who are enclosed in tight shoes for some time.
• Blisters: Feet get blisters from the constant sliding in inside shoes or due to foot contact in various sporting activities.
• Calluses: When exposed to repetitive stress in activities such as running, an individual forms tough skin over the toes and the heels.

Athlete Special Pedicure

In Paoli, Malvern Nailsalon offers pedicure treatments that focus on athlete foot requirements. The following are the treatment steps.

Antibacterial Foot Soak: We focus on the prevention of fungal infections and funguses, so the first step involves a consideration on the antibacterial components of the solution, for example, tea tree oil and eucalyptus.

• Exfoliation and Callus Removal:. The aim of the exfoliating scrubs is to promote skin renewal by removing dead skin cells and hardened skin. As micro-reliefs are smoothened out, which decreases discomfort while enhancing skin smoothness.
• Blister Treatment: In order not to cause an aggravation of the underlying condition, disinfected treatment of blisters is carried out using ointments or gels followed by instructions for care.
• Nail Care for Fungal Prevention: Then order to block the possibility of fungus developing to the toenails, we trim and cleanse the toenails thoroughly.
• Foot Massage: For those just inactive, moving knocks the blood down to one’s foot making it feel exhausted, so to relieve that feeling, mild foot massage using menthoultated oil soothes the fatigued area.

What pedicure means to an athlete;

• Athletes experience greater challenges in terms of their workload; therefore their feet struggle, creating an increasing odds for fungus as well as foot odors to emerge.
• Treat and prevent fungal infections, such as athlete's foot and toenail fungus.
• Prevent and provide relief to existing blisters.
• Soothe the pressure caused due to calluses, blisters or persistent foot strain.
• Encourage appropriate nourishment of the feet as well as overall muscle and joint motion.

Conclusion

Every foot is different, and it is this fact that drives everything in Malvern Nailsalon located at Paoli. Be it a cracked dry foot, a sensitive foot, or a foot that works out often, we have specialized pedicure treatments that are made according to your requirements. By considering the specific features of your foot, we help you not just get stunning nails, but also healthier feet.

For some, a pedicure is simply about the aesthetic, but when done correctly, it can be a rejuvenating experience that leaves the feet in an outstanding condition. Get in contact with Malvern Nailsalon and allow us to show you the right way to get a pedicure that suits your feet!