A pedicure is a cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails that includes care not only for the toenails but also for the skin on the feet. Here are some of the things that a pedicure may include:

• Cutting, trimming, and shaping toenails: The nail artist will cut, trim, and shape your toenails to your desired length and shape.

• Tending to cuticles: The nail artist will push back or remove the cuticles around your toenails.

• Exfoliating: Dead skin cells are rubbed off the bottom of the feet using a pumice stone or foot file.

• Hydrating: Many pedicures will use creams, lotions, and other add-ons that work to cure dry skin.

• Massaging: A short foot and calf massage is often included in a pedicure.

• Nail polishing: If desired, the nail artist will paint your toenails with nail polish.

Pedicures are done for therapeutic, medical, and cosmetic reasons. They can help prevent nail disorders like ingrown nails and can tend to excess or hardened skin on your feet. Pedicures can also be a relaxing way to pamper your feet and can be a perfect excuse for some "me time" to sit back and relax. Prices for pedicures vary, but generally, you can expect to pay between $35-$60 for a pedicure.