The best pedicure I have ever gotten in my life was at a small salon called "Spalon" on 17th St., NW in Washington, DC. I wish I could remember the name of the nail technician I miss so much, but I last visited her about 10 years ago, so I am at a loss.
Why were her pedicures so special? She went to TOWN on my feet, ensuring all rough skin and callous was completely removed. Every time I walked out of there, my feet felt like the cliched "baby’s bottom".
Sadly, many states have required salons to discontinue use of the Credo, a tool used for callous removal. If it’s improperly cleaned and cared for, it can cause infection. Many online sources warn against the use of a Credo during a pedicure, but in my opinion the tool is a miracle-worker.
Rather than worry about using improperly cleaned tools, why not bring your own? My Credo cost me $10 at a local salon, and I bring it along to every pedicure. Since this tool has only touched my feet, and I keep it clean and safely stored, my risk for infection is significantly reduced.
Be sure to ask your nail technician if she would use a Credo Planer (some salons will still refuse to use it even if you bring your own). One last tip… avoid buying this type of tool at a drugstore. If you’re in search of perfectly soft feet, you need salon quality!
