MANICURE & PEDICURE TREATMENTS

Manicures and pedicures are just a part of routine personal grooming for most women today, but did you know that these treatments have been a ritual of self-adornment for over 5000 years? It all started in ancient India, when women "painted" their nails with henna. The practice quickly spread to Babylonia and other parts of the Orient. In China, manicures were a symbol of status, and nails on both men and women were grown extremely long. Queen for a Day? Sometimes a trip to the spa or salon can feel that way, and that feeling was not lost on Queen Nefretiri or Cleopatra, both of whom sported deep red nails.

The French Manicure made its appearance around the 18th century in Paris. Its signature white tips and natural pink base quickly found favor with women and became extremely popular during the 1920s and 1930s. With the 20th century came the introduction of the acrylic manicure. Using artificial nails became a must for women who couldn’t grow long and healthy fingernails naturally.

Parrafin Treatments are often incorporated into both manicures and pedicures as an enhancement. Warmed paraffin infused with scented oils penetrates deeply to soften extremely dry, chapped hands and rough skin on the feet.

Hot Stone Pedicures use warmed basalt smooth stones to massage the feet and legs before the finishing touches to the nails.

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