The MicroPedi - Does it really work?

Today I will be talking about something a little new and a little different. The MicroPedi is a new electronic handheld device for removing hard skin from the feet. I will admit, I am not a big fan of anything to do with feet, so I was a little dubious trying this product.

When I first opened the box, my first impressions were that it looked very like a ladyshave. There are two rollers contained in the box – the blue roller - for extra course skin, and the pink roller for course skin.

The Micropedi is such a strange sensation on your feet and not one that I would have expected. It is very gentle and feels like a tickling sensation – much gentler than I anticipated. You can only use it for 2- 3 seconds in each area, but boy does it work! I started out using the pink roller first and immediately I could see the dead skin coming off my feet (gross right? – but oddly satisfying), I then switched to the extra course blue roller for the harder skin on my heels, and even after the first time I used it, I could feel they were noticeably softer. I was very pleased with the results and with continued use, I will have baby soft feet in no time. When you are finished just pop out the rollers and rinse the head of the Micropedi under the tap.

This product comes with excellent easy to follow instructions – that even I could understand! The only disadvantage I would see is that the batteries are not included. When you tear open the box, all you want to do is use it and then searching for batteries (like a new toy on Christmas day!) is a minor inconvenience. That said, they are the standard size AA – so there should be some lying around in some old remote somewhere! Retailing at €39.95.

They are finally here!! Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips

 This week, I am trying out a product that I have been anticipating for weeks!! And finally it has arrived – and I was not disappointed! Today, we will be discussing Sally Hansen salon effects real nail polish strips. The concept of nail polish strips is not a new one – however it is the selection of designs which differentiates the Sally Hansen strips. Contained in the box are sixteen nail polish strips (in eight width sizes), one nail foil, a cuticle stick, a buffer and a very comprehensive set of instructions.

The application of these strips does require a bit of concentration. Each strip needs to be peeled from the plastic backing and stuck to the nail. Any excess can then be filed away using the nail file included to ensure the strip fits perfectly to any nail length. It is important to ensure that the strips are completely sealed at the corners, as this can lead to the strip lifting, ever so slightly. It took me about half an hour to do both hands. However – this was the first time I had tried them and even by the time I started my second hand, I had gotten into the swing of things and had finished all five fingers in ten minutes. These would be perfect to do some night in front of the television with a cuppa!

I had spoken to a colleague of mine who had also tried them a couple of days previously. She was very pleased with the results – however, they had started to chip slightly. Although not instructed on the box I would advise everyone to slick one layer of top coat over your nails when you are finished, just to set everything in place.

Overall I love the result!! Retailing at €8.95, they are by no means expensive. Results should last up to 10 days and everything can be removed with nail polish remover. The design I have used in the pictures above is “Girl Power” – the bold pattern may not be to everyone’s taste, but if it is something more demure you are looking for than I would recommend “Laced Up” which are black lacy effect strips – perfect for the Christmas party nights ahead!!!