As temperatures reach new highs – in between the all-too-familiar rainy lows – we're searching for the best ways to get our feet beach-ready and crack-free. We're the first to admit to neglecting our feet during colder months, leaving us in a state of panic when summertime arrives and we're faced with sandals. Suffice to say, calluses do not bring all the boys to the yard.
With one in five women saying they are embarrassed about their feet, what better time to gain more confidence and get holiday prepped with a trip to the salon? Ahead, we've found the best places in London to indulge in a spot of foot pampering, so book in for a pedi and wear your Birkenstocks with pride.
Where: Cowshed, locations across England
Great for: Those wanting some home-from-home comfort
Whether you're prepping your feet for a good night out (opt for the 'Speedy Pedicure') or you're recovering from one (go for the 'Knackered Foot massage'), there's a treatment to make sure your feet are looking and feeling their very best.
Where: The Painted Lady, Shoreditch
Great for: Vintage lovers
If you're looking for a good old-fashioned salon experience, look no further than The Painted Lady. Tucked away in Shoreditch, the salon embodies vintage glamour with a heap of colour. Experimenting with glitter, shapes and innovative designs, your toes will look great and feel softer than ever. We suggest the Paraffin Wax pedicure.
Where: Reecey Roos, Camberwell Green
Great for: Artistic nail art lovers
Reecey Roos' nail salon screams originality. Bright graffiti, Warhol-inspired prints and spray-painted icons (namely, the idiosyncratic Erykah Badu) blanket their walls. You can recline and relax on the huge, throne-style chairs while your feet are pampered to perfection.
Where: Margaret Dabbs, Space NK Apothecary, Notting Hill
Great for: Bridging the gap between pampering and medical foot treatments
Margaret Dabbs, the pioneer of the medical pedicure, specialises in transforming feet, using the safe surgical (and pain-free) removal of callused, dead and dry skin. But the podiatrists don't stop there. Your nails are then shaped, buffed, re-hydrated to perfection and painted with rose botanic extract-infused nail polishes. With a welcoming glass of bubbly upon arrival, braving the Central line to Notting Hill seems worth it.
Where: Privet Body, Notting Hill
Great for: Nature lovers
This country garden-themed salon is like nothing else you'll see in the city. The lush environment instantly relaxes and calms, prepping you for a pedicure to remember.
Renowned for their local but luxury touch, one visit to this unique grassy hub will leave your feet well and truly beautified and spruced back to life.
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