Since last week was my birthday week I had every right to be treated like royalty. I was royally pampered by my lovely friends and family who sent me flowers and bought me cake.
In fact, they love me so much that I had cake every single day of the week last week! But what better way to show how much you love yourself by giving yourself a treat too. I thought I’d show my feet some tender loving care by indulging in a pedicure session. Sadly, I have been neglecting my feet ever since I came back from New York.
You probably would have read my nail care tips or tutorials and realised I DIY my pedicures or have a home foot spa, but this time I really wanted to go all out and get someone to do it for me. I thus ended up at Beauty and Her Nails.
I’ve never actually been to many spa pedicure shops so all I did was to walk around in the malls trying to find a nail place that would be free to take in a walk-in. When I finally managed to settle in, I opted for the classic pedicure ($35) and a Warm Milk & Honey spa indulgence ($15).
The manicurist started straight away with soaking my feet and clearing my cuticles. Then she proceeded to trim, buff and shap my nails very skillfully before finally sawing filing away all the dead skin on my feet. Soon it was spa time!
Truthfully, I cant say the spa indulgence lived up to my expectations since all she did was give my feet a good scrub, a massage and afterwards soak it in nice bubbly water. But it definitely felt good sitting in a nice plush massage chair and having someone else pamper your feet. The back massage was also a welcome indulgence.
After getting my feet all soft and smooth, I picked out O.P.I Italian Love Affair (sweet metallic pink) and the manicurist swiftly painted 2 coats on without any mistakes at all. About 45 minutes later, I walked out with a little hop in my gait as my feet were softer and smoother from when I first walked in. I may have paid a little more for this pampering, but a little treat to yourself once in a while in more than we deserve.
You might bypass this little kiosk in the middle of the walkway without passing it a second glance but if you’re in need of a little respite, an express manicure ($12) or pedicure ($18) might just be what you need to keep you on your toes. But if you dont want to spend a good $50 every month, Violet has a solution for pampering your feet at a fraction of the cost. On a regular basis, I probably will stick with DIY-ing a foot spa, but maybe when the occasion calls for it, I’d plonk myself into a massage chair and have someone do it for me.
Beauty and Her Nails
10 Tampines Central 1
Tampines One Shopping Mall
#05-K1
Singapore 529536
Tel: 6786 0081
