Ami Streets, a session nail technician and pedicurist, suggests requesting dry pedicure prep every time: “Over-soaking the feet during treatment is a common issue and can cause the skin to become overly soft or macerated,” says Streets, which is when the skin becomes weakened from prolonged exposure to moisture. Soaking makes it difficult to gauge how much hard skin to remove safely, continues Streets: “As a result, it may lead to uneven exfoliation or accidental damage to healthy tissue.”
