Fish pedicures make a splash!
- added July 24, 2008
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- DeliaTheArtist
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"Ready for the latest in spa pampering? Prepare to dunk your tootsies in a tank of water and let tiny carp nibble away.
Fish pedicures are creating something of a splash in the D.C. area, where a northern Virginia spa has been offering them for the past four months. John Ho, who runs the Yvonne Hair and Nails salon with his wife, Yvonne Le, said 5,000 people have taken the plunge so far.
"This is a good treatment for everyone who likes to have nice feet," Ho said.
He said he wanted to come up with something unique while finding a replacement for pedicures that use razors to scrape off dead skin. The razors have fallen out of favor with state regulators because of concerns about whether they're sanitary.
Ho was skeptical at first about the fish, which are called garra rufa but typically known as doctor fish. They were first used in Turkey and have become popular in some Asian countries."
Would you do it?
Fish pedicures are creating something of a splash in the D.C. area, where a northern Virginia spa has been offering them for the past four months. John Ho, who runs the Yvonne Hair and Nails salon with his wife, Yvonne Le, said 5,000 people have taken the plunge so far.
"This is a good treatment for everyone who likes to have nice feet," Ho said.
He said he wanted to come up with something unique while finding a replacement for pedicures that use razors to scrape off dead skin. The razors have fallen out of favor with state regulators because of concerns about whether they're sanitary.
Ho was skeptical at first about the fish, which are called garra rufa but typically known as doctor fish. They were first used in Turkey and have become popular in some Asian countries."
Would you do it?
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- DeliaTheArtist
- 1 month ago
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MMM no I couldn't do it. Having someone / something munch on my toes gives me the willies.
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That is awesome. I wonder if I could get some pet fish and have them do that.
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I hope this trend spreads FAST. I want to try it so bad.
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who the hell get's pedicures ? i'd rather see piranhas take care of those feet . or barracudas .
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Why is this news? It's been going on in Asia for years.
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I believe I've read this before.....
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I feel sorry for the fish.
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