Don't laugh–naive Pedicure questions

Believe it or not, I've never had a pedicure. Why, you gasp? Well,
usually I am pounding the pavement running, shoving my feet in cycling
shoes, swimming, and more running. Most years I'm not walking on a full

(of toenails) So, although I should have been getting my feet pampered, I
haven't. Well, I must do this now–it sounds decadent and my baby is due
within the next two weeks.
Should I take flip flops for afterwards?
Do I remove my current polish and go in stark?
If I am wearing a short skirt, will I be uncomfortable and flash the

at my feet?
What is tipping etiquette?
I have luncheon plans afterwards (I feel some sassiness coming on this
weekend) so typically I'd be wearing hose of some sort, but feel that

be counterproductive to the whole pedi, so I am thinking of wearing my

"flip flops". Dumb? Sorry to be so goofy, but, well, I am being goofy
about it.
Thanks for understanding–
Kelly

Should I take flip flops for afterwards?

Do I remove my current polish and go in stark?

If I am wearing a short skirt, will I be uncomfortable and flash the

at my feet?

What is tipping etiquette?

I have luncheon plans afterwards (I feel some sassiness coming on this
weekend) so typically I'd be wearing hose of some sort, but feel that

be counterproductive to the whole pedi, so I am thinking of wearing my

"flip flops". Dumb? Sorry to be so goofy, but, well, I am being goofy
about it.

Believe it or not, I've never had a pedicure. Why, you gasp? Well,
usually I am pounding the pavement running, shoving my feet in cycling
shoes, swimming, and more running. Most years I'm not walking on a full

(of toenails) So, although I should have been getting my feet pampered, I
haven't. Well, I must do this now–it sounds decadent and my baby is due
within the next two weeks.
Should I take flip flops for afterwards?
Do I remove my current polish and go in stark?
If I am wearing a short skirt, will I be uncomfortable and flash the

at my feet?
What is tipping etiquette?
I have luncheon plans afterwards (I feel some sassiness coming on this
weekend) so typically I'd be wearing hose of some sort, but feel that

be counterproductive to the whole pedi, so I am thinking of wearing my

"flip flops". Dumb? Sorry to be so goofy, but, well, I am being goofy
about it.

"Kelly" <wittynos...@hevanet.com> wrote in message
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Err.... lemme get this straight.
You're, like, 10 months pregnant, are missing a couple of toenails
about whether you should be wearing a miniskirt and/or pantyhose for your
pedicure, and whether you should take your own flip–flops?

6. Fancy flipflops? Can you say *oxymoron*?

"Kelly" <wittynos...@hevanet.com> wrote in message
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Yes. Some places have those cheapie ones, but I always bring my own.
No, they will remove it for you.
person
YES! Do NOT wear a skirt.
I usually give 20%.
would
fancy
Who is the luncheon with? What is your climate? If you can, I'd try to
schedule the pedi so that you can just go home in your flip–flops
afterwards. HTH
JennP.

a regular and valued poster here <doome...@hotmail.com> exclaims:
perfectly reasonable questions, it's not a bad idea IMO to get
a manicure and pedicure, etc. at this point. ppl notice one's
grooming even subliminally
oh no. beaded zoris, silver braid, I've seen them all, East
Side, West Side and all around the town. not quite so many
this year as before. I like zoris, in their place (not quite
sure what that was) but I cringe seeing all those unprotected
feet.

"Kelly" <wittynos...@hevanet.com> wrote in message
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set
person
would
fancy
Kelly,
I'm sure a professor told you long ago that no question is stupid. Those
who would call any question so (as it is the gateway to learning) require
more teaching themselves!! That said:
You should take flip flops – even fancy ones, as long as there is nothing
that will interfere with your polish after the pedi. Realize, too, that
you'll have to slip your feet into them while tacky, so plan accordingly
You may remove your polish or not. Usually I do try to but occasionally
it
is impossible to do before I get there. They don't mind.
Your flashing question is one of concern to many!! I find that a skirt or
shorts are better but if the skirt is too short and form fitting (as
opposed
to loose and flowing and may be tucked comfortably between the legs and
under), you will be uncomfortable in trying to keep your legs perfectly
together and you privates covered. And if you wear pants, ensure that
they
will roll up to at least your knees to get the most out of the massage.
Hose are out after; they will apply some sort of dryer to the nails, but
it
usually doesn't dry totally. They are still tacky somewhat and take a
couple of hours to dry.
I normally tip 15% if the pedi is a good one, including a good massage.
Up
to 25% if I feel it was wonderful and the shape of my toenails is good and
the polish is applied neatly.
HTH,
Jamie

Well, I am not supposed to know this, but the luncheon is really a baby
shower (shhhh) I am to think my friend and I are going to lunch. She
mentioned dressy a bit sassy to really amp the post pedicure feel ;)
Kelly

You are in for a big treat....I think a pedicure is good for the head.
I have been having them for years and I think of it as a necessity, not
a luxury. Have fun at the shower....act surprised!....and enjoy your
new baby....there is absolutely nothing like a baby!
Best wishes,
Ellie

Bring flip–flops or (as at my pedi place) you can buy them there. And
have them put your flip–flops on before they apply the polish to keep
smudge possibilities extra low.
They remove your polish.
If you're about to give birth, I can't imagine why you'd have on a
skirt that's so short as to have flashing possibilities.

michele317 wrote:
SNIP
Well, I'm not sure why anyone would ever wear a skirt that is so short
that it has flashing possibilities. OTOH, a skirt need not be all THAT
short to pose potential flashing problems with pedicures. In any
event, why would a pregnant woman not wear short skirts? Their legs
don't change.

Believe it or not, I've never had a pedicure. Why, you gasp? Well,
usually I am pounding the pavement running, shoving my feet in cycling
shoes, swimming, and more running. Most years I'm not walking on a full set
(of toenails) So, although I should have been getting my feet pampered, I
haven't. Well, I must do this now–it sounds decadent and my baby is due
within the next two weeks.

Bring flip–flops or (as at my pedi place) you can buy them there. And
have them put your flip–flops on before they apply the polish to keep
smudge possibilities extra low.
They remove your polish.
If you're about to give birth, I can't imagine why you'd have on a
skirt that's so short as to have flashing possibilities.
Why not wear capris or something else which doesn't require hose and
which can be worn with flip–flops? i'm one of those people who wear
flip–flops almost everywhere, but somehow when you say 'luncheon' i'm
thinking flip–flops would be out

michele317 wrote:
SNIP
Well, I'm not sure why anyone would ever wear a skirt that is so short
that it has flashing possibilities. OTOH, a skirt need not be all THAT
short to pose potential flashing problems with pedicures. In any
event, why would a pregnant woman not wear short skirts? Their legs
don't change.
Barbara

Kelly wrote:
I've never had a mani/pedi either so this thread has been very
informative. Thanks for asking your questions.
Veronica
––
Makeup, it takes believing in. Like a magic carpet, it's belief that
makes it fly. Otherwise, it's just a rug.
If you believe in it, makeup has a magic all it's own.
Of course, makeup is only dime–store magic. But it works well enough,
when it's used properly.",
the makeup artist, from the book Sooner or Later, based on the 1978 TV
movie of the same name.

I am a nurse–painted toenails don't get in the way. My

unpainted anyway.

Kelly wrote:

I've never had a mani/pedi either so this thread has been very
informative. Thanks for asking your questions.

Fake nails are worse in my book–the 02 sat monitor has a hard
time with those.

aren't you sitting a bit higher than the
person so anything above the knee ever so slightly could have some
sort of flashing potential? It's just what I imagine.....I've sat
plenty in this skirt without a worry, but there's never been anyone
below me....know what I mean?

"Kelly" <wittynos...@hevanet.com> wrote in message
fingernails go
Some doctors order the polish removed as a standard procedure. My
general practitioner is one of the *really* fussy ones about that
and he routinely hands his patients a bottle of nail polish remover
and a swab. My physician is more tolerant, although he tuts about
it, he allows me to keep it on.
As a paramedic I loathe nail polish because it really does remove
the opportunity to do the capillary refill test. In private life my
nails are nearly always painted, usually red, but sometimes another
dark or bright colour.
Moira, the Faerie Godmother

"Veronica Moonlit" <veronicaMoon...@mchsi.com> wrote in message
Believe it or not, I've never had a pedicure. Why, you gasp?
Well,
usually I am pounding the pavement running, shoving my feet in
cycling
shoes, swimming, and more running. Most years I'm not walking
on a full set
(of toenails) So, although I should have been getting my feet
pampered, I
haven't. Well, I must do this now–it sounds decadent and my
baby is due
within the next two weeks.
I find a pedicure one of life's little luxuries that I enjoy in a
much greater proportion than the usual value of the money. I use
the local beauty school students and the price is quite reasonable
(price of two movie tickets).
Moira, the Faerie Godmother

"Kelly" <wittynos...@hevanet.com> wrote in
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It depends on their particular setup. Some spas have sort of an elevated
throne that lets you and the pedicurist sit in a normal positions. This
setup minimizes the "flash potential". But some spas simply have you sit
in a reclining chair and put your feet in a short tub/work area in front
of the chair. This setup elevates your knees and puts your feet just
below hip level and maximizes the "flash potential."
That said, just remember that the pedicurist is a professional, and she's
probably seen it all before. If you make a decent effort to be modest,
she'll make a decent effort not to notice anything that does
inadvertantly show.
––
use...@yahoo.com
www.rpcc.org

On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 08:40:48 –0800, Kelly wrote:
There are always other sites for the oximeter, the finger is just
"Plan A" because it's easy to get to.