The summer heat calls for the airy allure of tank tops, flip-flops and bikinis. These skin-bearing garments, makes summer beauty from head-to-toe a must. When it comes to looking hot in the summer heat, there’s no better place to start than from the ground up with the perfect summer pedicure.
We’re all familiar with the traditional pedicure: a massaging chair, a hot, bubbling tub to soak your feet, sugar scrub, a hot towel wrap, lotion, a leg massage, some paint, polish and vuala. While the traditional pedicure can bring relaxation and the beautiful toes we desire, sometimes a little more indulgence is desired. Thus, the need to explore the many types of pedis and determine the perfect one for you.
In my quest to discover the perfect summer pedicure, I set out to explore the different types of pedicures the valley has to offer. My journey began at Suddenly Slimmer at 32nd Street and Indian School with the Hot Stone Pedicure.
Toted "Best Spa For Hot Stone Pedicure in Phoenix/Scottsdale Arizona,” the stone pedicure includes the usual hot, bubble bath along with an exfoliation scrub, a foot masque, paraffin dip, reflexology, topped off with a warm stone massage.
Hot stone therapy has been used for thousands of years to manipulate soft tissue and muscle through pressure to relieve pain and reduce stress. Adding the hot stone therapy to a pedicure, provides some much need relief to the constant tension we put on our feet.
The $125, hour-long treatment is well worth it, providing much-need stress-relief, relaxation and beautiful toes to boot.
My next stop on my search for sweet summer pedicures, took me to Dolce Salon & Spa for their Mio Piedi Dolce or my sweet feet pedicure.
This sweet-themed pedicure, adds an extra element to indulgence as the Mio Piedi Dolce utilize chocolate and coffee elixirs to create a tantalizing experience.
My pedicure-de-sweet, began with a warm coco dip. In addition to feeling great, coco and other chocolates have been shown to help reduce blood pressure, according to studies. Post-coco, I received a mocha body polish, which is comprised of a mix of ground coffee beans and chocolate. Coffee beans and chocolate have been known to increase circulation and energy. Next, I enjoyed a chocolate souffle masque along with a warm towel wrap. My sweet session concluded with a relaxing massage using Dolce’s Chocolate Almond Butter.
This hour-long, $70 treatment combines the indulgence of chocolate and relaxation for an overall delicious experience.
My next pedi-venture took me to Essence Day Spa in Peoria. In addition to the classic, hydrating and spa pedicures, Essence also offers monthly themed pedicures that include the Hawaiian, latte, honey oatmeal, lemongrass, paradise, pumpkin and peppermint. I enjoyed their June special, the Rainforest. The Rainforest begins with a eucalyptus soak, followed by a eucalyptus masque. Eucalyptus is known for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, decongestant, deodorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, stimulating, and other medicinal properties, according to organicfacts.net. Next, I was pampered with a sugar scrub, topped off with a massage with eucalyptus oil. This 60 minute, $60 pedicure is both relaxing and refreshing.
Through my journey to find the perfect pedicure, I guess you could say I failed to reach an end as each pedicure was perfect in its own way. From the sweet chocolate delight to the Hot Stone stimulation to the refreshing eucalyptus experience, each pedicure brought its own unique benefits to beautifying the toes and feet. These are just a few of the fabulous foot-pampering pedicures out there. So when it comes to find the perfect pedicure, don’t pigeonhole your pedi options, explore and enjoy the variety of pedicures that are out there.
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