Men pedicure, more manly than you think.

Men pedicures get most men thinking the wrong way once they hear the name. Many men believe that pedicures are strictly a female thing. Nothing could be further from the truth! A pedicure is simply the care of the feet to avoid complications and to make them look their best. Since we all have feet, pedicures are in no way restricted to only females. Getting a mens pedicure can be extremly beneficial.

This is most likely a major reason that a lot of guys have problems with their feet, such as ingrown toenails. The majority of males however don’t begin to start getting men pedicures until something goes wrong. This behavior is much like the male outlook on visiting the doctor – generally they don’t go until they have to be wheeled there.

It is best though to prevent problems before they happen. Many problems with the feet reoccur once you get them the first time, which is why it’s so important to keep your feet problem free.

Differences

With a pedicure, there are certain things that most men will deem too feminine. All of the regular pedicure steps within the pedicure guide are for the most part neutral. The only real areas of concern with a pedicure for men will be the foot soak and polish application steps. So it will be necessary to add masculine aspects to these two areas. Refer to our pedicure guide paying attention to these two sections.

More Masculine Foot soak
To make foot soaks more masculine in a male pedicure, forego any kinds of petals and bubble bath. You can add fragrances but make them more neutral or manly.

Some non-toxic aromas favored by males include:

Patchouli (great on athlete’s foot)
Vanilla (great for the skin and hair as well)
Cypress (great for sweaty, oily skin and feet)
Sandalwood (great for the skin and depression)
Ginger (great for aching muscles, poor circulation and arthritis)
Black pepper (great for aching muscles, poor circulation and arthritis)
Vetiver (great for aching muscles, arthritis and sores)

All of these can be purchased in the form of essential oils in flasks. Remember do not apply any oil directly to the skin unless sufficiently diluted. When used in your foot soaks you will only use a small portion so it will be sufficiently diluted. Unless of course you add like a gallon!

Make sure to use all the other ingredients like Epsom salt for that soothing effect. You can still add the milk for the extra exfoliation and deodorizing aspect. (See pedicure guide).

Shiny nails minus colored polish
No guy wants polish on their toes, unless they are into the whole cross dressing thing. If not, only use a nice clear polish/enamel on the toenails during a men pedicure. This will give the nails a nice healthy shine. Some men though even get uptight about having clear polish on their nails, they don’t want anything even remotely close to colored nail polish applied anywhere near their nails.

If this is the case, buffing the nails can also give a nice shine without the need for clear nail polish. Be careful not to buff too deep and make the nails thin and weak. Also a diluted solution of water and chlorine bleach not only helps to fight fungus but can give the nails a nice shine as well. Bleach is very corrosive though, so be sure it is diluted.  If used to fight fungus it has to be repeatedly done over a long period.

There are so many benefits men can receive from getting regular pedicures. For instance, helping to stop foot odor by removing dead excess skin from the soles and the prevention of ingrown toenail, calluses and corns. Ladies, you can treat that special man in your life to a special men pedicure using these tips to help keep his feet happy, healthy and handsome.

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