The Whole Package: Manicures and Pedicures for Men

Why they are important and the difference getting them can make.

The end of March, will officially mark the best time of the year to begin asking, “Who let the dogs out?!” Yes, that’s right, sandal season is quickly approaching, and men [and women] everywhere will start striking out of the love game due to a harsh technicality—terrible, horrible, very bad feet.  Along with bad feet, many will lose those first impression points, due to dirty fingernails and hard calloused hands. Luckily for you, Mannish by Shakia will provide you all of the information you need to properly care for your hardest working body parts, and not only reap the social benefits of having manicured digits but the very critical health benefits as well. 

Saying Goodbye to Stigma

For many years, a great deal of men have neglected the maintenance of their hands and feet due to social stigmas of manicures and pedicures being a lady’s activity. This inaccurate and sadly mistaken way of thinking has led to many guys being at a higher risk of having disease and infection

If you are a fan of this site, then you’re aware of the fact that appearance is important; however, the judgement of appearance does not stop at your clothes, but rather at your complete presentation, which includes, your social presence and your hygiene upkeep. For many years, a great deal of men have neglected the maintenance of their hands and feet due to social stigmas of manicures and pedicures being a lady’s activity. This inaccurate and sadly mistaken way of thinking has led to many guys being at a higher risk of having disease and infection due to fungal issues that start between the toes, and spread to the toenails and other parts of the body. Athletes and those that work in conditions in which their feet may be damp from sweat or water for prolonged periods of time are prone to getting Athlete’s Foot, which is a common fungal infection that is contagious and can be spread through contact on floors, towels, or clothing.  Wearing sweaty, tight fitting shoes (including dress shoes), and entering public showers and locker rooms like many do at the gym, are all reasons why it is time to let go of the stigmas and start embracing the fact that your health depends on you being much more proactive about your hands and feet. 

Talking to the Expert

Since I think it’s fair to say no one wants to be the guy that all the ladies whisper bad things about, or the one that the top-level business men silently judge, or even just the guy with smelly feet, I’ve decided to sit down with the owner of Columbia’s only nail bar, Alicia B’s, to discuss the topic of men’s manis and pedis. Alicia Burton, owner of Alicia B’s, has been in the business for __ years and says that.. “ insert quote about men getting manis and pedis.”

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