The Nibbled
If you should find yourself invited to dinner at the White House and in need of a pedicure, you may wish to check out the DC region's latest beauty offering - a foot treatment where tiny carp nibble dead skin off your feet. No, really.
The Yvonne Hair and Nails salon in Alexandria, VA has been offering the treatment for a few months now. Razors have fallen out of favour with state regulators for reasons of sanitation. so salon owner John Ho looked to spas in Turkey and discovered the fish application. After 15 to 30 minutes in a shallow tank with the nibblers, customers receive a standard pedicure, made easier by the soft skin the doctor fish leave behind. Sessions begin at $35 for 15 minutes and patrons describe the sensation as "tingly". Bite back afterward with a trip to one of the region's many sushi restaurants.
