Manicures and pedicures are two of the most common pampering activities that women have performed on them when they are either at home, at their friend’s house, at the nail salon or at the spa. Performing a manicure and a pedicure at home will cost much less then getting them done at the spa or the nail salon. A spa will typically charge anywhere from $25-$35 and a pedicure will cost anywhere from $45-$55 while it might cost $10 for each one at the nail salon. It isn’t free to perform a pedicure and manicure on yourself at home but it does cost much less, because all you have to pay for is the nail polish. Granted, you won’t be able to trim and massage your cuticles as well as the person at the salon or spa can do it but it will still be cheaper on the wallet.
So how come the spa costs much more than a nail salon manicure and pedicure? The reason is that you are paying for a more luxurious and relaxing atmosphere at the spa then at the nail salon. There aren’t any noxious fumes from airbrushed nails and there aren’t any fluorescent lights at a spa. Instead, there are pretty light fixtures, a beautiful design, and a pedicure chair in a quiet corner of the spa away from all the hustle and bustle of the waiting area. When at a spa you are also paying for the friendliness of the manicurist and how long the manicure and pedicure will last compared to getting them done at the nail salon or doing them yourself at home. Having a manicure and pedicure done at the spa includes a couple of extra steps including an aromatic salt rub, a hydrating mask, or a paraffin dip.
There are millions of pregnant women across the country today that love getting their nails done while pregnant because it is a way for them to relax and feel pampered while going through the pregnancy. There is no medical evidence as of yet that says whether or not getting a manicure or a pedicure during a pregnancy will negatively affect the child inside the pregnant woman. You will be exposed to chemicals while at the salon or the spa but they are very minimal and will not harm you or the child. Experts do recommend avoiding getting your nails done in the first trimester, while the fetus is still developing, if you want to be extra careful.
Having a pedicure and a manicure performed can be an incredibly relaxing and stress relieving activity for women of all ages. So, if you are looking for a way to relieve stress and enjoy an afternoon with your best friends or your mother and sister at the salon then consider having a manicure and pedicure done. The prices mentioned above are just rough estimates for manicures and pedicures. In some instances, spas will charge much more for a manicure and pedicure, sometimes close to $100-$150 for the pampering. |
