Haha… this is the post I was telling you I never got to share before my mani/pedi was ruined on the mountain. 
A friend of mine was having a stressful day and she invited me to go with her to get mani/pedis. I’ve had them several times before, and have always enjoyed them as much as the next girl (dude, I swear I’m pretty sure I’m pretty straight).
But this time around, after they’d ground down and clipped all the grossness, they pulled out this big tub of pink melted goo and motioned for me to stick my feet in.
They didn’t speak English, and I just looked at them as if to say, “What the…”
My friend could sense my hesitation. “Just do it!” she said. “It’s melted wax and it makes your skin feel SO good!”
So, I obliged.
And all I have to say is… my mind has officially been blown.
After the wax-coating dried for a few minutes, Lin, the gal getting rid of my foot nasty, peeled it off.
And… dang.
All the callouses were gone. The skin was super soft. And my feet started singing the happier songs from Wizard of Oz.
Next she did my hands.
And the results were the same.
Ooooh. laaa. Freakin. Laaa.
So guys, next time you’re in with your girlfriends getting mani/pedis, be sure to ask them to bring out the paraffin wax.
And if you’re sitting there thinking mani/pedis aren’t manly… well, maybe you should read my post from yesteryear: Quit Being So Damn Manly.
Dan Pearce, Single Dad Laughing
PS. Guys, any of you dare to admit you enjoy a good mani/pedi? And everybody, are you as in love with paraffin wax as I am?
I first used wax on my feet was for my RA. Then I used it just for the hell of it because you feel so good and your skin will never feel softer!
Love the paraffin. Men at the nail salon are sooo much fun. Next you should try a massage.
My dad is one of those manly men who only wears flannel and thinks jobs that require suits and ties are for sissies. But he'll give my mom puppy dog eyes and ask her to bring out the paraffin wax machine (yes, he owns one!) when his hands get really dry in the winter.
I went to school years ago for Physical Therapy and we learned to give Paraffin Wax dips for patients. We used to fight over who would pretend to be the patient just so our hands or feet would come out smooth and soft. LOL
LMAO! I do nails at a salon and the best part by far is the dip! Kudos for you Dan for getting mani/pedis. I will have to say that the guys may not be the most regular clients, but they are the most hilarious to watch!
I have a paraffin wax bath at home. It helps a lot with my psoriatic arthritis in my feet and hands...and is just heavenly.
I love your honesty & openness Dan! I love that you try things and have fun!
When I met my boyfriend (now husband) I had never had a pedicure before....since he was getting them on a regular basis I tagged along and now I am hooked. I never once thought "what a man getting pedi's?... there must be something wrong" I thought "finally a man that takes care of his feet"!!!!
You know they have the paraffin wax things for your home I have one, ok so I'm addicted.
I love the parrafin wax.....so nice!
Yep, love the paraffin...I even have a paraffin foot soaker thingy (I have no idea what it is called) at home! Although with three kids I almost never have the time to use it anymore. :-(
Alot of military men get them done since they're always wearing boots. My hubby and I go once in a while.. but we haven't done the paraffin wax. Guess I need to treat him!
We had a team outing at work last year and I got to plan it, so mani/pedis it was! I got away with it because there was only one guy on our team. Big burly guy was out voted! Turned out, he was recently diagnosed with diabetes and his legs hurt all the time. He was a manly man and didn't want to go, but we convinced him. The massage and pedi made him feel like a million bucks and even his doctor said he should do it more because taking care of your get its a huge deal of you have diabetes!!! Now big burly has a standing appointment once a month :0)
@DanaB
FYI to your friend, mani/pedis in a salon that does not use disposable bowl liners is not a good idea for a diabetic. Even if they disinfect the bowls with the strongest disinfectant around, the "bugs" lodge in the aeration chamber works and the drains. As soon as more water is added, they are in the bowl again in a hot/moist environment that promotes the growth of bacteria. Diabetics have to be extremely careful about anything in a commercial environment that could invade even a pinpoint wound because what to you and I is a minor inconvenience of antifungal meds is a death sentence to a diabetics feet and potentially legs. I never had an issue with mani/pedis until I got sick. It cost me over 1500 bucks to get rid of an infection picked up in a pedicure bowl. Anyone with any immune compromise (HIV, cancer, diabetes, chronic immune compromise of any kind) should avoid commercial mani/pedis like the plague. sorry to be a debbie downer, I just don't want to see anyone go through the horror that I lived through from a pedicure
@thekimmiefiles This is unfortunately all too true. People with Diabetes should be very very careful getting pedicures and just skip the cuticle pushing all together. Also, if you the nail technician isn't a really really reliable person with the clippers then just opt out also. Anything that might cause a cut isn't a good idea unless you are very sure they are a reputable salon. Once a diabetic gets an injury on their feet it is super hard to heal and the above risks of getting all of the above should make us all want to go to the most reputable of salons that use three prong disinfectant in their pedicures and manicures. You can all check on the salon's ratings and if they have ever been fined by the State Board of Cosmetology in your own states online usually. Good luck and you can also bring your own clippers and files too. Look for salons the use pedi tubs that have drains and external fans for a jet. Most use these now, but some still have the jets that go through tubes and these can harbor bad bacteria. If all else fails, ask your doctor to recommend someone they would trust. FYI this is coming from a licensed nail technician in the State of KS that speaks perfect English LOL
@Goldsled No, sorry I am in Wichita KS (Central). However, you can go to the KS Board of Cosmetology and look up salons in your area in good standing. The best thing to do is go to different salons and ask if they use a three prong hospital grade disinfectant and WATCH if they clean their tools and tubs after every client. Good luck, pedicures are the best thing ever, they lower blood pressure and can really help with circulation if done safely!!
@CrissyLance I would like to try this but after hearing the possible horror stories would rather go to a place that is clean like yours. You wouldn't happen to be anywhere near Southeast Ks would you?
@CrissyLance @thekimmiefiles Wowzers thank you for the notes! Diabetes killed my dad so trust me, I'm savvy on the terrors. I should have mentioned that my friend's standing appointment is with someone his doctor recommended, not just any salon. They skip several steps if he has any open wounds or issues. I'm grateful for your comments though... It is very important to put these cautions out there!!!
@thekimmiefiles Some salons will let you bring in your own bowl...it's a way of insuring you have a new one each time.
Love,love mani/pedis when I can get them. And the paraffin wax just tops off the experience. I'm with you Dan. More men should learn the relaxing awesomeness of mani/pedis.
I'm a girl who loves mani/pedis. I do however, struggle with the stereotype... you said it yourself, she didn't speak English. :P But it's still awesome!
I am in LOVE with the wax! Pure heaven! I feel bad that you're just NOW getting the experience!
That is what I was going to say. ^
I think you would do fine on your own; I think men are smarter than that.