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Fish Pedicure

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,252 ✭✭✭✭Madame Razz


    pretty sure the fish dont have the digits necessary to complete a pedicure??

    Having digits doesn't necessarily mean a beautician will do a good pedicure:)

    This Fish pedicure isn't a proper pedicure per se, but one of the primary reasons to get a pedicure is to get rid of hard skin etc, which these fish are apparently very good at doing, so I'd wager the end result for your feet would probably be a hell of a lot better in terms of skin removal than your average pedicure in Galway would deliver. I'm looking forward to trying it anyway:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,301 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    Having digits doesn't necessarily mean a beautician will do a good pedicure:)

    This Fish pedicure isn't a proper pedicure per se, but one of the primary reasons to get a pedicure is to get rid of hard skin etc, which these fish are apparently very good at doing, so I'd wager the end result for your feet would probably be a hell of a lot better in terms of skin removal than your average pedicure in Galway would deliver. I'm looking forward to trying it anyway:)
    Must admit that i know little of the goings on of a pedicure so i will take your word for it. :)
    Like i said im sure they will do well to start but i just think this sort of venture has a relatively short shelf life. best of luck to them.


  • Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭arandale


    <see charter about posting phone numbers, mod>


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 845 ✭✭✭softmee


    Place in Eyre Shopping center looks like empty room with some cheap sofas and fish tanks in front of them. Not really welcoming IMO and thinking you would soak your feet in it after somebody with some skin problems. Yay :rolleyes: No, thank you


  • Registered Users Posts: 134 ✭✭jmauel


    Well I was in was in over the weekend and enjoyed it very much. The sensation is similiar to a buzzing feeeling. It was quite relaxing. They have magazines if you want to read something during the experience, though I would probably bring a book the next time.
    My feet were definitely softer afterwards.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,912 ✭✭✭✭Eeden


    I noticed the new fish pedicure place in the Eyre Square Centre over the weekend, strangely enough, it was on the same day that I read in the Guardian and/or Observer that quite a few states in the US are going to ban them - something to do with the possibility of their spreading disease and (by the way) animal welfare groups worrying about the treatment of the fish...!

    I thought it a bit odd that when I passed, all of the people in there with their feet in the tanks were men.?!?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 845 ✭✭✭softmee


    Eeden wrote: »

    I thought it a bit odd that when I passed, all of the people in there with their feet in the tanks were men.?!?

    Thats because this place wouldnt be "aesthetically pleasing" enough and hygienic for any woman :pac: and i also dont think there is many girls out there with rough feet.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,301 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    softmee wrote: »
    Thats because this place wouldnt be "aesthetically pleasing" enough and hygienic for any woman :pac: and i also dont think there is many girls out there with rough feet.

    i've passed it twice and on both occasions two middle aged women were in there.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,194 ✭✭✭magentas


    The interior could do with a bit of TLC...jeez put a picture up on the wall or something!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,353 ✭✭✭Galway K9


    Something interesting i found on this.... http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/ireland/article7086874.ece

    I cant believe my eyes as to this actually happens?:eek:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 845 ✭✭✭softmee


    Galway K9 wrote: »
    Something interesting i found on this.... http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/ireland/article7086874.ece

    I cant believe my eyes as to this actually happens?:eek:


    "Health officials fear the fish could spread infections to customers through open wounds or that a customer’s tiny nicks could become infected."
    -this is what i was talking about...

    "“We give each client their own separate tank, unlike in Asia where they use one big tank for everyone. There’s no way the fish can bring infection from client to client. We clean each customer’s feet and we don’t take anyone with a fungal infection.”

    -so what she cleans tank and changes water after every customer? I dont think so.. and you cant diagnose fungal infection just like that by looking at it.

    " there is no single body to ensure salons meet hygiene standards. "

    It's like with kitchens in Ireland, they check if sinks and fridges are placed in the proper locations, but nobody cares if chef is healthy and does not have something like jaudice or any other contagious disease.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,124 ✭✭✭Amhran Nua


    magentas wrote: »
    The interior could do with a bit of TLC...jeez put a picture up on the wall or something!
    Bigtime, they need an interior decorator in there and maybe do a partnership with one of those nail painters. And curtains, for goodness sake.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 845 ✭✭✭softmee


    Yeah, its not exactly like this unfortunately :

    fishspa2.jpg
    Uploaded with ImageShack.us :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,301 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    Amhran Nua wrote: »
    Bigtime, they need an interior decorator in there and maybe do a partnership with one of those nail painters. And curtains, for goodness sake.
    Why do you want curtains? You arent supposed to put anything apart from your feet in the water :confused:


  • Registered Users Posts: 258 ✭✭xxtattyberxx


    Theres a place opening in the shopping center soon, and for one I cant wait!! :P:P


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,301 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    Theres a place opening in the shopping center soon, and for one I cant wait!! :P:P
    The Galway Shopping Centre?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,124 ✭✭✭Amhran Nua


    Why do you want curtains? You arent supposed to put anything apart from your feet in the water :confused:
    Ah just people gaping in the window at you. You want a bit of class.


  • Registered Users Posts: 258 ✭✭xxtattyberxx


    The Galway Shopping Centre?

    Sorry eyre Square shopping center


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,301 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    Amhran Nua wrote: »
    Ah just people gaping in the window at you. You want a bit of class.
    i dont think people go to these places for the 'class' of them. I would assume some form of expensive nail spa would be more classy?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 845 ✭✭✭softmee


    i dont think people go to these places for the 'class' of them. I would assume some form of expensive nail spa would be more classy?

    This is kind of spa experience, so IMO to be inviting and to make me want to spend any time there it has to be nice interior, if not only classy -at least cosy and made with some idea and style. Its like with any place like hotel, restaurant or anything, if its dodgy i dont even want to try.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,301 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    Sorry eyre Square shopping center
    thats the place that opened last week that we are already discussing :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,301 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    softmee wrote: »
    This is kind of spa experience, so IMO to be inviting and to make me want to spend any time there it has to be nice interior, if not only classy -at least cosy and made with some idea and style. Its like with any place like hotel, restaurant or anything, if its dodgy i dont even want to try.
    i was only asking why curtains would be needed, never saw them in one before.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 845 ✭✭✭softmee


    i was only asking why curtains would be needed, never saw them in one before.

    No, you said people dont go to these kind of places for the class of them. ;) -and i think some kind of blinds maybe, not curtains.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,301 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    softmee wrote: »
    No, you said people dont go to these kind of places for the class of them. ;) -and i think some kind of blinds maybe, not curtains.
    well any of the ones i have previously seen have been based in shopping centres and are very much open for the public to see what happens and encourage them to try it not to hide behind things and make people guess!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 845 ✭✭✭softmee


    well any of the ones i have previously seen have been based in shopping centres and are very much open for the public to see what happens and encourage them to try it not to hide behind things and make people guess!

    Its just about the way you do it, it could be partly covered and partly open, just to avoid this austere look.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,301 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    softmee wrote: »
    Its just about the way you do it, it could be partly covered and partly open, just to avoid this austere look.
    i agree it doesnt look much, and if i was even partly interested in it it wouldnt entice me in at all, the other one opening soon down Buttermilk Lane looks pretty poor from what ive seen of it as they are working in there.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,194 ✭✭✭magentas


    they need something to provide some degree of privacy and add a touch of warmth.
    when I passed by last Saturday there was a load of young lads gawking in and laughing at people on the other side of the massive bare window...wouldn't exactly entice me in.

    doesn't have to be curtains, even just a sheer voile panel or mobile partitions for optional privacy? It could look nice with a little effort. With something like this, I think a little ambiance is required:cool:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 845 ✭✭✭softmee


    Yes and it doesnt have to be expencive to do it really. I can see it already (i should be interior designer i think). :D Some underwater murals ( http://www.muralsdirect.co.uk/wallpapermurals/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=31&products_id=383 ) on the back wall, nice blinds, better light and one small glass or wooden counter and thats it. To make it clear what kind of place is this, i would place one water tank in front window. Easy


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,301 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    softmee wrote: »
    Yes and it doesnt have to be expencive to do it really. I can see it already (i should be interior designer i think). :D Some underwater murals ( http://www.muralsdirect.co.uk/wallpapermurals/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=31&products_id=383 ) on the back wall, nice blinds, better light and one small glass or wooden counter and thats it. To make it clear what kind of place is this, i would place one water tank in front window. Easy
    i dont see why any business would want to block the view into their premises, its all about getting the customer in not making it difficult for them to understand, and trust me there are some incredibly stupid people out there who need instructions for life.
    The place definitely needs some interior decorating but not window blocking. As a wise man once said,its better they are looking at it than looking for it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 845 ✭✭✭softmee


    Ok, maybe if it would be nice and welcoming inside it wouldn't need anything, but it doeasnt have to be covered -like i said before - anything, hanging lamps, some plants or nice exotic screen on side.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,629 ✭✭✭Hunchback


    If you have any cuts, scratches, open wounds, verucas or fungal infections such as athletes foot you can't use the service wink.gif


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,353 ✭✭✭Galway K9


    If you have any cuts, scratches, open wounds, verucas or fungal infections such as athletes foot you can't use the service wink.gif

    Do they check for those things?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,629 ✭✭✭Hunchback


    Yes they check for those things . I know from talking with the owner that he invested in the most advanced ( and expensive ) filtration systems available. The service is utterly hygienic, as the fish produce an enzyme called diathanol when working on the feet, which has cleansing properties, and therein lye the benefits of the treatment, aswell as the removal of unwanted dead skin cells.
    The decor is something he is aware of, and has plans to soften the appearance of the shop, and the suggestion of the portable partition by an earlier poster is an excellent suggestion that i'm sure he'll appreciate


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 34 tumblywumbly


    i was walking through the eyre square shopping centre today upstairs, and there seems to be another fish pedicure place opening up there. I really don't think two shops can sustain business there.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,353 ✭✭✭Galway K9


    Youd be very suprised.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,301 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    Galway K9 wrote: »
    Youd be very suprised.
    id be more than very surprised plus the one beside Tulsi is yet to open, be shocked if all are open in 6 months, the upstairs one in ESC has at least better decor than downstairs.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,673 ✭✭✭s_carnage


    For anyone interested in this there is a deal today on living social for it. Half price

    Linky


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ulysses_cohen


    disgusting and very dangerous


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    Zombie thread - dudara


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