JeanS Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 My niece has just informed me that she's had a Fish pedicure. Involves putting your feed into water and letting lots of little fishes nibble at the dead skin on your feet.Not for me - I'll still be going to a nice little Chinese lady in Trowbridge when next in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 There are many fish pedicure places around these days. Some I believe, pose a health hazard. Not for me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 When we came back to the UK in June for my wife's birthday ,one of treats she had from our daughters was a fish pedicure.It was in Maidstone.All you do is put your feet in a tank of fish.There was some fish in the next tank by the name of Pira something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Mind you only put your feet in though![url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3813248/Bath-eel-wriggles-into-willy.html]Nasty picture![/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 That is [+o(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frecossais Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 What I have trouble with is that a seemingly large percentage of these "fish pedicure" places are popping up in shopping malls all over the UK. It's bad enough getting my head round anyone sitting with their feet in a tank full of hungry fish, without wondering quite why they would want to be doing it in full view of hundreds of shoppers. And, as one of the hundreds of shoppers, there's nothing more designed to put me off my retail therapy than having to walk past lots of people with their trousers rolled up to their knees and their feet in a tank of fishy water of questionable cleanliness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I passed one of these places last week in a local shopping centre. I didn't know about them, and couldn't believe my eyes; women sitting there with feet in water, being nibbled at! Our daughter-in-law has a voucher from her parents for it from her parents; she's an extremely ticklish person, so I'll be interested to know how she gets on when she eventually goes along! I'll never be having one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I'm astonished. I really had no idea that fish had feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 [:D][:D][:D]I ve seen it done on TV , my first reaction was " not for me ", but at second thought, I'd like to try ! The result is amazing .But not in a shopping mall, in a proper institute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 [quote user="cooperlola"]I'm astonished. I really had no idea that fish had feet.[/quote]Well they have fingers , so why not feet? [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 [quote user="Frenchie"][:D][:D][:D]I ve seen it done on TV , my first reaction was " not for me ", but at second thought, I'd like to try ! The result is amazing .But not in a shopping mall, in a proper institute. [/quote]To be fair, I don't think that the fish in shopping malls are any less well qualified.....[:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Obviously [:)] , but I'd rather trust the quality of the water in an institute ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keni Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Our youngest had that pedicure in Birmingham - she said something about they have to be kept in the water type they arrived in. Apparently British tap water makes them grow real teeth or something! She loved the pedicure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5-element Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 [quote user="Keni"] Apparently British tap water makes them grow real teeth or something! [/quote]Oh! Hankering for detailed scientific explanations!!![:D] What could be the specific component in British tap water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keni Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I hate to think - I know there's meant to be estrogen (Spelling -sorry), but we ladies don't have large teeth (do we?).That's what she was told at the place that did the feet - they have to use the water they came in, but just recycle/filter/clean it, not add new water from the tap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celine Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 They have a whole area for fish feet nibbling at Stansted airport. Great for 10 minutes relaxation before battling to get on Ryanair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 There seem to be concerns about health risks. But don't worry, your treatment provider may have insurance to compensate you if you pick up a nasty infection.http://www.fishpedicureinsurance.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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