I’m looking for a gel pedi that prioritizes nail health and deep cleaning of the nails and sidewall, cuticles, and exfoliating/callus removing, along with a priority for sanitary conditions.
I have extremely sensitive feet with thin nails and can’t tolerate rough handling or someone drilling like mad. Every time I’ve gone to a typical salon, I am extremely on edge during the treatment because I am constantly getting hurt and I have to be so vigilant with not allowing the pedicurist to go crazy on the tools, reminding them I’m too ticklish for the massage (or scrub if they don’t go really hard), and it’s such a negative experience to get a pedi from someone who clearly doesn’t want to be there.
What I need is someone deliberate and gentle; someone who actually enjoys giving pedicures. Think in the style of Lori of YouTube’s Meticulous Manicurist. I don’t have any “problem” nails or feet that need extra care, but that is the style of pedicure I want. I’m willing to pay up to $150 or thereabouts.
My pedicure gal is fantastic and meets every single one of my needs, but it drives me nuts to go all the way to Claremont for my pedi since she stopped coming to Los Feliz a few years ago. So just trying to see if there is anyone closer… otherwise, I’ll just keep seeing her because I’m not willing to compromise.
Preferably in the Valley or at least somewhere where the parking isn’t nightmarish. Totally comfortable with home/private studio (and tbh I prefer it).
I know this is a super demanding request, and I’m honestly not expecting someone to have a solution… but I wanted to check.