Children's pedicure
Children always follow the example of their parents, and this is especially true when it comes to self-care. Our topic today is children's pedicure, how to do it correctly, when to start, and how not to harm the child.
Quite frankly, all you have to do with pre-adolescent toenails is trim them properly, or watch them shorten them. Dermatologists recommend that adults trim a child's nails until the child is 9 or 10 years old. Around this age, children can already cut their own nails if it suits them.
But today, more and more beauty companies are targeting their products and packages to children aged 6 to 9, who are becoming savvy beauty consumers even before they graduate from elementary school.
Agree that few people are surprised by the painted nails on the hands and feet of little girls. Many even find it cute. As a result, many salons and masters also adapt to young consumers, and offer children's manicure and pedicure services. And some moms even think that going to the salon together is a great way to spend time with their daughter. If you are one of them, today I will tell you how to turn a children's pedicure procedure into a positive experience that will leave a good impression on you and your child.
Find a friendly nail salon
Not all nail salons and nail technicians welcome "very young" people with open arms. After all, first of all, it is a big responsibility. Be sure to call ahead and make sure the nail salon you choose has experience with kids before booking a kids pedicure service.
Choose the right time
If your blood is very tired, sleepy or just not in the mood, she may start acting up in the cabin. Schedule all your routines for the times of the day when she's at her happiest, so you can both get the most out of the process. All children have different biorhythms and abilities to sit still, so in this matter it is worth really adapting to the child.
Skip extra tools
Children are often afraid of what they don't know, so your child may not like the idea of a stranger using sharp tools on their toes. The steps of a pedicure, such as trimming the cuticles, or applying a scrub to the feet, are absolutely unnecessary for children. Instead, you can simply shorten and file your toenails, and optionally apply a quick-drying, non-toxic, water-based nail polish.
The choice of children's nail polish should be approached with particular seriousness. The composition should not contain toxic ingredients, and especially formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, bisphenol A, and ethyl acetate, since these substances are especially dangerous for the child's body.
Make Sure Your Child Really Wants It
Not everything that is good for parents is good for children. There is no need to force your child to keep you company in the salon, but at the same time to do some kind of procedure so that the child does not get bored, simply because you have no one to leave him to, etc. I think every mom understands what I'm talking about. :)
Dr. Fran Walvis, child and family therapist and author of The Conscious Parent, urges you to wait until your child is old enough to appreciate it:
“I think the first professional pedicure for children should be done during adolescence. Unfortunately, with many of our wrong actions, we are raising a generation with growing narcissistic traits. Let's take our time and let the kids be kids. It's one thing if they play with cosmetics at home with their family. But once it shifts into a different context, and instead of playing, you create a consumer, there is a risk that the child will feel that he is not good enough if he does not buy things, or does not get a salon manicure or pedicure.
If you think that the time for a children's pedicure has already come, but are not yet too sure how to organize it correctly, I advise you to pay attention to the Pilochka service. A safe and beautiful manicure and pedicure in the comfort of your own home is sure to leave you and your child with fond memories! :)