A local newspaper, the Modesto Bee, in central California, recently carried a story about Nails by David Lee, a salon in Modesto. It seems the owner, David Lee, has discovered a great way to get men into his salon.
Once a month for the past nine months, Lee has been holding pedicure/manicure nights for men. Although women are welcome, most of the people on these nights are men. For $15.00, you’ll get a pedicure. Lee provides food and the customers their choice of drinks. On a recent night, tables held bean burritos and Mexican rice. Drinks included Jose Cuervo Gold tequila and mixing for margaritas.
If you are looking for a Christmas gift idea for that special man in your life, or brother or father, 
call around to find a salon which provides pedicures for men. Give them a gift certificate for a pedicure. Many men interviewed for the newspaper article indicated they were comfortable going to the salon on a “men’s” night versus going when it likely to be filled with only women. Ask the salon if they have a men’s only night and if not, suggest they consider this unique service. Even better, give them the gift certificate and go with them.
This is a great opportunity to get toenails properly trimmed, skin exfoliated, and calluses managed. While most men opt for a pedicure, many businessmen get manicures because their hands have to be nice and manicured. Others use waxing services to reduce excess hair or get a facial.
Many of Lee’s clients splurge and have their nails done in burgundy, fire engine red, or even in a French style topped with gold and silver sparkles.
If you want to know more about pedicures, especially if you’re an athlete, check out two recent issues of my Fixing Your Feet E-zine. The first described pedicures while the second gave readers comments on having pedicures done.
As the old adage goes, “Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.” I just may have to go check it out myself. I’ll let you know. After all, I want my feet to be happy.
