I know it is like winter at the minute with the hail, sleet and snow. The reality is that any minute the weather will turn and, if you are anything like me, you will be faced with footshame.
The first time I had a pedicure in Ireland I could not believe that I was expected to shift myself around from the footspa to the chair to the bed. Or worse still balance myself on the bed while my toes were painted. This was meant to be relaxing and not equivalent to crunches at the gym.
Last week I took my plus size footsies to Mink Hand and Foot Spa in Ballsbridge where they have not just 1 pedicure chair but 10. If you aren't familiar with this paradise you must get yourself there immediately. Well maybe not immediately as there is up to a 2 week wait for appointments.
I booked in for a Marine pedicure, solar manicure and as a little treat an additional massage. I was seated into my chair offered coffee and magazines while Allesandra the technician got down to work. She didn't flinch at all when I showed my hideous hooves and put them into the water for a soak. Our only communication was her instruction to lift my foot out of the bath or put my foot back into the bath. I was so engrossed in my book and relaxed I cannot remember what went on my feet. All I know is that after an hour in the chair (with a massage feature...not for me I get a headache) my toes were soft and dare I say sexy with the red hot nail polish. Next manicure and massage. Sheer bliss.
I know you are thinking that the D4 location and THE CHAIR would make this experience an expensive one. Think again. Manicure 35 euros, pedicure 45 euros (the massage was an extra 15 euro a once off for me) pretty standard prices for non-standard experience.
Now if only the sun would shine...
