Manicure and pedicure are two common nail care treatments that are often mentioned together. Understanding the difference can help you decide whether your hands or feet need attention first.
At iNAILS in Moncks Corner, we offer both services with a focus on comfort, health, and clean results. Knowing what each treatment does makes it easier to choose what works for your routine.
What’s a Manicure and What’s a Pedicure?
1. Manicure
A manicure focuses focuses on your hands, fingernails, and cuticles. The basic steps include trimming or shaping nails, pushing back or cutting cuticles, hand and skin care, and often applying polish. It’s all about keeping your hands neat, soft, and polished.
2. Pedicure
A pedicure is for your feet and toenails, sometimes including the soles. It usually involves soaking your feet, trimming toenails, removing dead skin or calluses, scrubbing, a foot massage, and optional polish. Pedicures target both appearance and foot health.
Why They Differ and Why Both Matter
1. Skin and nail needs are different
Hands generally have softer skin and finer nails, so manicures stay gentle. Feet bear weight, have thicker skin, and develop calluses — pedicures include scrubbing and extra care.
2. Time and care vary
Manicures are quicker, usually 30 to 45 minutes. Pedicures take longer due to the added foot treatments, typically lasting 45 to 60 minutes.
3. Results serve different purposes
Manicures keep your hands neat and nails pretty for professional settings and daily interactions. Pedicures keep feet soft, prevent cracks or calluses, and maintain toenail health for comfort and confidence.
4. Both support your daily comfort
Clean hands feel good in meetings or daily tasks. Healthy feet feel better in shoes and when walking, especially during long days or active routines.
Real-Life Example
If you type all day or shake hands often, a manicure every 2 to 3 weeks keeps your hands looking tidy and professional. If you walk a lot, wear sandals or closed shoes, or notice rough skin on your heels, a pedicure once a month will keep your feet soft and healthy.
Many clients find that alternating between manicures and pedicures works well for their budget and schedule, while others prefer to get both services together for complete nail care.
When to Choose Each Service
1. Choose a manicure when
- Your hands are frequently visible in professional settings
- You have a special event or occasion coming up
- Your cuticles need attention or your nails need shaping
- You want to try a new nail color or design
2. Choose a pedicure when
- Your feet feel rough or have calluses
- You plan to wear open-toe shoes or sandals
- You’ve been on your feet a lot and need relaxation
- It’s been more than a month since your last foot care
Book Your Manicure or Pedicure
Whether you need hand care, foot care, or both, we’re here to help you feel comfortable and look polished.
📞 Call to book: (843) 482-0203
📍 Location: 116 Foxbank Plantation Blvd Unit D, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Keep your hands and feet looking their best at iNAILS ✨
