Pedicure comes from the Latin word, PES which means foot and cura which means treatment.
Pedicure has existed since ancient Egyptian times, where rich people pay an expert to care for their feet.
In Japan, Pedicure is called Ashi-Yu which means foot in warm water. This is done to get rid of fatigue and stress on the feet.
Modern pedicure involves the process of cutting and forming nails, removing dead skin cells, soaking feet in warm water, and providing massage to the feet.
The most popular nail color for pedicure is red, pink, and nude color.
Pedicure can help increase blood circulation in the legs and reduce inflammation of the joints.
Some spas offer fish pedicure, where small fish will eat dead skin cells on your feet.
Pedicure can help prevent nail and foot mushroom infections.
Athletes often get pedicure to help reduce pain and inflammation in their feet.
Some pedicure products contain natural ingredients such as essential oils and sea salt that can help soften the skin of the feet and give a refreshing aroma.