Lesley Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I didn't click in case it was spiders - but now I can see it is about those little fish that nibble all the dead skin off your feet Not sure that I could stand the tickling. I didn't want all that orange to traumatise you Lesley I think it's a great idea - but I shiver at the thought of touching fish anyway, let alone letting them nibble my toes! I'd rather cope with orange than spiders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I want a go! Let us know what it's like abwsco! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 My cousin works at the Derby branch. The fish are changed regularly and are recycled (left hungry for a while in filtered water and fed some sort of food that makes them more hygenic apparently!) The fish are also offered for sale to staff, my cousin actually bought my aunty the set up for her birthday comprising of a tank with filter, fish and the food stuff. If you have your own set up it is obviously much more comforting that the only feet your fish have nibbled are your own or partners! Any questions I am sure I can give her a nudge on facebook. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I want a go! Let us know what it's like abwsco! Will do if I get there. Fingers crossed as I know where it is and we should have enough time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little cluckers Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I have been desperate to 'have a go' ever since I heard about this. I've been in the sea before and had fish nibbling on my skin tag that I have on my stomach...that was strange but the idea of them sorting my horrible feet out is lovely (although they may have to shut up shop for a couple of hours after to allow the fish to get their appetites back ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I saw this at Hop Farm Festival, but have to say my major concern was for the fishes welfare (well I am vegetarian!) so I was encouraged to read Martin B's post and might be tempted, if it can be proved that no fish are harmed in the making of my pedicure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I went to the Trafford centre last night, and there were loads of people in the shop, all being nibbled! There were 2 benches either side of a tank, and 4 people to each tank. Lots of people were laughing, and one woman was shrieking! Looked interesting though. Not sure I would like to be watched by people walking past the shop though, as there was a bit of a crowd outside the shop watching the people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I@m not a spa kind of girl but have to admit this interests me. For me and dd (whos is 3) we both walk around bare foot a lot and our feet though healthier than most peoples could do with a going over For £10 (did someone say that was th eprice) I would pay that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 "Coming soon" to Edinburgh . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 The fish are also offered for sale to staff, my cousin actually bought my aunty the set up for her birthday comprising of a tank with filter, fish and the food stuff. If you have your own set up it is obviously much more comforting that the only feet your fish have nibbled are your own or partners! I can just imagine people all over the country sitting at home watching telly with their feet in fish tanks Do you think Argos or Boots will be selling kits for Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I saw this ages ago in Camden too and thought euwww, but now, I think id love to have a go. Going to meadowhall maybe at the weekend so just might! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I want a go now...... It's cheaper than my reflexologist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 My local fish shop has started selling these fish now. I can just imagine sitting in front of the telly with your feet in the fish tank. They weren't cheap though about £8.00 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I'm off to the Trafford Centre next week so am planning on giving it a go. I've been Only had the 15 minutes and my feet feel lovely and smooth as if they've had a really good exfoliation. Feel better than they do after a proper salon pedicure infact. Would have liked to have the longer session but DH was wanting to walk round the TC and I found the benches uncomfortable so I think 15 minutes is a good time. The sensation was a bit like lots of little electric shocks, but nice ones, rather than ticklish for me. If it was nearer I could see me doing this regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) Gosh, I might have a go. As long as the fish are well cared for and they are well fed Edited July 27, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I don't think you need worry about them being well fed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I'll be giving it ago when one opens in Kent or Essex, whichever is first. Perhaps we could make it an Omlet meet for the non squeamish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I love this idea - natural therapy in extremis - and am 20 mins from the Trafford Centre so will definitely go this summer. But am concerned about the fish - what happens to them once they are past it? Where do they go when resting etc? I hate my feet so look forward to the transformation. Will report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little cluckers Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I'm so tempted to email and find out how much a franchise is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I had this yesterday at meadowhall in Sheffield, its great and i'll definately do it again. i went first thing in the morning and i dont know if i was their 1st meal of the day but they all swarmed to my feet the second i put them in Feet felt lovely after though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Its not cruel as its something the fish do naturally, they could ignore your feet and keep swimming if they wanted. Abroad you just go into lakes of them, the nibble all the dead skin and great for skin conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I think this looks absolutely wonderful -how natural can you get and I love the idea of smooth feet...am near the Trafford Centre so will try and go before my hols. Will let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Yes, but I've spent ages building up nice thick skin and calluses on my feet so I can do the many miles of walking I do each week. Smoothing it off would just lead to me getting blisters, so I can't see the point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkiechick Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 My friend went to Trafford last weekend and had her feet nibbled - said it was great, but people do stand and gawp at you...it's a bit basic and you just sit on a bench..but effective... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Resurrecting and old thread here rather than start a new one........ All I can say is......it's not for me My daughter, son, grand-daughter and I had Groupon vouchers for a small salon to have this done this afternoon........and they haven't stopped laughing yet I expected it to tickle and it felt exactly as I thought it would. I'm quite a controlled person and don't generally show myself up in public but I came over quite unnecessary I was almost hysterical with laughter/tears and had thoughts of running away. My family were aghast for a moment but then enjoyed the next 30 minutes at my expense I ended up with a paper napkin stuffed in my mouth to stop the shrieking and frightening off the next couple who were waiting. I really, really don't like it! I'm still a complete wreck and my legs are like jelly.............and my family say they won't be seen out in public with me ever again Fortunately for me they were laughing so much that they forgot to video me so I won't be appearing on Youtube later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
