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No doubt you’ve picked up from various beauty blogs over the ripples caused by the fish pedicure that’s made it to these shores. Today was my turn to experience the aquatic feet treatment, something which is quite common in the Far East, as some friends told me who’d already tried it.
Some weeks ago, Wahanda ran a fabulous Mobdeal – a fish pedicure for the cost of £12 instead of £35 and of course, it was snapped up fast. Now I’ve never had a pedicure because I am quite squirmish about someone touching my feet but the idea of submerging my tootsies in a tank full of hungry finned friends who nibble dead skin off them dispelled my phobia, not to mention increased my curiosity. I just perceived it as a foot spa with a difference.
I visited the plush Aqua Sheko in Kensington and was greated with a row of seats and tanks in front of each, housing the little blighters. My feet were first washed by a lovely and cheery girl. I felt like royalty! Then I was instructed to take a pew and dip my feet into the tank. In seconds the fish suctioned themselves to my toes and the balls of my feet. I felt an immediate tingle from their tiny mouths eating away at my skin – even at my ankles. I can’t forget one little fella staring up at me – I just wanted to bag him and take him home.
I also felt like I was on show, seated next to the window of the salon as passer-bys peered through and watched in fascination. I have to admit, I couldn’t take my eyes off the fish. One lady next to me couldn’t bear to look down but I kept giggling as they tickled my toes.
After 25 minutes, my feet were dried and I could feel a layer of skin had been removed. I was advised the fish can only consume a layer of skin per treatment so regular visits will guarantee profound results. I was nonetheless impressed and content with my experience. Have you tried the fish pedicure?
An express pedicure costs £35 and a deluxe one is £45 at Aqua Sheko, which includes a foot massage. Visit www.aquasheko.co.uk for more details. To purchase vouchers or take advantage of Wahanda’s daily offers known as Mobdeals, visit www.wahanda.com.
Sheenie
This sounds amazing!!! I’ve never even heard of this treatment before but will definitely be looking out for it now
I’ve heard of this but I just don’t know if I could handle it ^_^
I’ve always wanted to try this! I’m glad it was a good experience!
Ahhhhhhh!!!! i don’t think i could do it!!!
i am so glad i found your blog again, i got lost during the transition but now i am found!!!
Welcome back! We are definitely not moving again so you won’t lose us. xx
This is definitely one of the more insane things in the beauty world. But I love it – I’d definitely give it a go.
For an even more budget version do you think I could dunk my feet in my neighbours pond? (kidding)
Helen
Ugh that post should have come with a warning I have a bad fish phobia. Just the thought of fish anywhere near me makes me queasy
I don’t know if I could take it. My feet are really ticklish. Glad to know it works. Now if there were little fat sucking fish!
OMG! I never knew such a thing existed!! I love animals of all kinds and am not at all squeamish about pedicures but not sure I would do this. Something about fish eating at my feet? It kind of gives me the shivers. But it IS a fascinating idea and WHO KNEW? I have never heard of such a thing here in the States but I’m sure it exists. Wow, what an interesting experience and thanks for sharing!!
Great post! I’ve heard abut this, but from a blogger perspective, I have renewed confidence that this really works, Thanks!
Ha Beth! They’re not piranhas! 😉