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So I got my first pedicure and manicure today
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Forward Observer



Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Location: FOB Gloria

PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:36 am    Post subject: So I got my first pedicure and manicure today Reply with quote

Man I feel great! I highly recommend it guys, and I aint gay neither!

Best 40 bucks I ever spent. Seriously. Razz
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hellofaniceguy



Joined: 10 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Spent some time in The P.I. and had the same thing done; included in the pedicure and manicure was a 3 hour body and foot massage, feet scrub, etc...(nothing sexual about it or included) face cleaning...spent 5 hours..total cost...15 bucks! I went back a few more times during the week I was their minus having the pedicure and manicure done again! That was the best money I have spent....
One does not have to be gay to have a pedicure and manicure!
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Forward Observer



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, I was only kidding about the G factor... Very Happy
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blackjack



Joined: 04 Jan 2006
Location: anyang

PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Forward Observer wrote:
Yeah, I was only kidding about the G factor... Very Happy


So when you said you weren't you were kidding? Laughing

No way am I letting someone else touch my toes, hell even i don't. my toes are bent my nails are weird shaped. I have broken each toe at least once, had toe nails ripped out. yep not inflicting that on anyone
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NYC_Gal



Joined: 08 Dec 2009

PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I haven't been able to find a pedicure where they soak your feet for 20 minutes first in Korea. Any recommendations? I used to go every Saturday back in the states, but now I only go every other week, as it isn't as enjoyable, and I skip polish anyway.

I'm in Incheon, but would be willing to travel to Seoul to treat my feet. Longer massage/salt scrub is also coveted.
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Forward Observer



Joined: 13 Jan 2009
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 4:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm sorry NYC Gal, I am in the US right now.
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balzor



Joined: 14 Feb 2009

PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 6:09 pm    Post subject: Re: So I got my first pedicure and manicure today Reply with quote

Forward Observer wrote:
Man I feel great! I highly recommend it guys, and I aint gay neither!

Best 40 bucks I ever spent. Seriously. Razz
I've really been contemplating it
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balzor



Joined: 14 Feb 2009

PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 6:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

blackjack wrote:
Forward Observer wrote:
Yeah, I was only kidding about the G factor... Very Happy


So when you said you weren't you were kidding? Laughing

No way am I letting someone else touch my toes, hell even i don't. my toes are bent my nails are weird shaped. I have broken each toe at least once, had toe nails ripped out. yep not inflicting that on anyone
this is kinda how i feel, my feet are gross
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NYC_Gal



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 6:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

blackjack wrote:
Forward Observer wrote:
Yeah, I was only kidding about the G factor... Very Happy


So when you said you weren't you were kidding? Laughing

No way am I letting someone else touch my toes, hell even i don't. my toes are bent my nails are weird shaped. I have broken each toe at least once, had toe nails ripped out. yep not inflicting that on anyone


It's their job. They deal with nasty feet all the time. Just buy your own clippers, file, callus buffer, and cuticle trimmer, and sterilize them each time after you go. Sharing spreads ickiness that can take an age to get rid of. Ever see a fungus-infected nail? That stuff takes forever to get rid of, but no time to catch. It's the same fungus as athlete's foot, but it gets under the nail. Take precautions, or at least soak your feet in vinegar for 20 minutes after you get your pedicure if you don't want to buy the tools.

It may sound a tad anal retentive, but I had to cure my feet after picking something up at a pedi place back home, and ever since, have brought my own stuff, and my feet have been fine.
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MattAwesome



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thats what i keep hearing. maybe i can sucker a girl into going with me by acting its really for her. or... reverse psychology and get her to pay for it to show me how awesome it is.
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Jane



Joined: 01 Feb 2003

PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I usually like getting my nails done, and I try not to think about the hygienic conditions, but last time I went I noticed the girl sanitized the cutters with a spray of a supposed 'sanitizer'. It wasn't industrial strength or anything either, just a little cute pink bottle. I haven't been back again since.

I'm too scared now! Ignorance is bliss?
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NYC_Gal



Joined: 08 Dec 2009

PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jane wrote:
I usually like getting my nails done, and I try not to think about the hygienic conditions, but last time I went I noticed the girl sanitized the cutters with a spray of a supposed 'sanitizer'. It wasn't industrial strength or anything either, just a little cute pink bottle. I haven't been back again since.

I'm too scared now! Ignorance is bliss?


Just bring your own stuff. It doesn't cost a fortune, and you'll have no need to worry. I also recommend not wearing any polish here. If you do happen to catch something, you won't notice right away under the color...

Natural is gorgeous, anyway, as long as you've got your cuticles done and a nice buffing on the sole of your foot. I can't wait to have a couple of pedis done next month back home during home leave. I'll have to bring a gift for my Korean manicurist (again, no polish, but this is only because I prefer it to look good for longer).
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eamo



Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.

PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:35 pm    Post subject: Re: So I got my first pedicure and manicure today Reply with quote

Forward Observer wrote:
Man I feel great! I highly recommend it guys, and I aint gay neither!

Best 40 bucks I ever spent. Seriously. Razz


How about that time we went to the hill in Itaewon and you disappeared into this funny little bar then came out 3 minutes later smiling.....you said THAT was the best 40 bucks you'd ever spent.......


Laughing Laughing Laughing

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Forward Observer



Joined: 13 Jan 2009
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 3:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Okay 'Eamo', shall I tell the world about the stripper and what happened at your 'BIG 30' party last year? HUH Cool
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eamo



Joined: 08 Mar 2003
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Forward Observer wrote:
Okay 'Eamo', shall I tell the world about the stripper and what happened at your 'BIG 30' party last year? HUH Cool


I wish it was my 30th, ( I was 40, babo) and I wish there was a stripper!
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