There is probably a good chance that some of you are laughing at the title of this posting. Part of me doesn’t blame you – in the past certainly those activities were predominately done by females.
Well times have changed and more and more guys are getting a manicure and pedicure.
The question is:
- Do I?
- Do you?
- And how was the experience?
I have never had a manicure – ever. Would I? Probably not in the near future. Never say never, but I just don’t think it is for me. Now on to a pedicure. Have I had one? Yes, I have. In fact I had 2. Both of them took place in the past few years.
The first one was at a resort in Mexico. I had no idea what to expect, didn’t ask lots of questions. It was NEVER a topic of conversation with my guy friends. (I wonder if I am or think I am too manly.) But I thought I would experience it. Frankly I was totally surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Because I play lots of sports my feet had lots of calluses on them. The person I went to said it would take about an hour. Well my feet needed so much attention, that over two hours later I was still there. Afterwards I felt like a million bucks. My feet were soft, the calluses were all gone and it was a great experience.
About a year later I went again to a local spa and the experience was the same – awesome!
- Hey, guys. Do you get a manicure?
- What about a pedicure?
- How was the experience?
- How often do you go?
- Should I actually get a manicure?
- Ladies, do you ever give your significant other a gift certificate for a treatment?
I look forward to reading your comments.
Jeremy Bromberg says:
It took me *years* just to accept the idea of low socks, so manicures and pedicures are a ways off, at best. I love massages; mud baths, steam, sauna, all good. Mani and pedi, no thanks. (But I still respect you, Merrill. Red Sox fans get a taste of success and immediately go glam.)
Merrill Dubrow says:
Jeremy,
Perhaps you are right – two world series trophy’s in 4 years could have been the reason!
Thanks for your comments.
Merrill
Fee Sepahi says:
YES, YES, YES!!! I absolutely get both and mostly I get more manicures, than pedicures. The activity and the results make me feel so much better about myself and when my hands feel all soft and supple, from all their creams, I feel so rich and energetic!
Also, given that I work with my hands a great deal (computers, house work etc.) the hand massage during the process is an added energetic boost.
Lastly, being a sales person, the 1st physical interaction between me and a future prospect is…..my hand and why not put it forward in the best light!
It’s also a fun thing to do with my 10 year old daughter, who thinks her dad’s a real gem for taking her to get her nails done! Little does she know about what all is going on in my head!
Merrill Dubrow says:
Fee,
Interesting perspective – I never really thought of it that way. By the way when I shake your hand next time I will see if I notice a difference.
Merrill
Fee Sepahi says:
I will be looking forward to seeing you and you and both know that the ladies show up all spiffy, so why not us!
Merrill Dubrow says:
Fee,
Well said! Makes sense to me.
Have a great weekend!
Merrill
Ed Sugar says:
Been getting both for over 20 years now, every 3 weeks (in fact I have an appointment at 2 PM today).
Being a runner, the pedicure is a great treat for my feet that take a pounding every week.
Fee hit the bullseye on the manicure, a must for anyone in sales. It might be old school but people make initial judgements based on the appearance of your hands and shoes. Also a regular manicure is an excellent way to stop any nail biting habit you have.
howard burack says:
Absolutely yes to both. I want to make a good first impression on a potential customer or somebody in one of my classes. That means head to toe. Also, there is a certain decadence to getting pampered for that 60-75 minutes.
John says:
Some one just put a gun to my head! “My feet were so soft”?!?! “My hands feel all…supple from all the creams”!?!?! Thank God I was born in Texas…and not Boston!
Malcolm Williamson says:
Mani and Pedi? Always!
We’ve got to stay ahead of the game and a little ‘manscaping’ is always a great way to tell the world you care about yourself.
Magda Ayoub Cooling says:
I convinced an ex-boyfriend to get a Pedi w me one day. He loved it, but wouldn’t admit to anyone he had one though. I agree – with you Ed & Fee – when you shake my hand (well, you don’t do that anymore, it’s a hug greeting now) I notice how your hand feels. I’d expect a Mechanics hand to be gruff & oil stained, but not yours. Speaking of hand-shakes, Guys please do not squeeze the life out of my hand.