Our specially designed Gelous Spa Gift Cards will be available in the coming weeks.  Our clients will have an option to purchase a digital version online OR select a mailed out version.  Whatever you choose, your loved one will love YOU forever when they unwrap their special gift card from Gelous and see what’s inside!

A pedicure for me is an ultimate relaxation treat AND a revamp for my feet.  For me, a pedicure that includes an exfoliating scrub on the feet and legs is a deal breaker!.  I tried to find a spa in Calgary that offered a pedicure including a scrub and was hard pressed to find one, but I did find one and here’s what happened…

I recently treated myself to a pedicure (at a place that will remain anonymous).  As I sat down with my feet soaking in the tub, I looked around to check out my surroundings and wasn’t impressed with what I saw… utensils that looked like they hadn’t been sanitized and dust accumulating in places that clearly showed; this place hadn’t been cleaned in a while!   I should have walked out then and there, but I chose to stay and saw this as a research opportunity.  This pedicure included the use of a blade to remove callouses (I was told this was recently banned in Canada).  Many women (and men) like the feel of their feet after the calloused skin has been removed with a blade, but I don’t think many people understand…  a callous grows to protect the feet and if removed, they often grow back anyway.  A good paddle file should remove the skin enough during a pedicure if done correctly and a pedicure should never require the use of a blade (leave this to a chiropodist or podiatrist).   I paid $70 for this pedicure which included an exfoliating scrub and what seemed like a 2 minute massage (unfortunately I am not joking).  It was definitely NOT worth the money I paid, but I still tipped the Esthetician and thanked her for her service.  I walked away realizing that the pedicures at Gelous are FABULOUS in comparison!

Gelous Spa sanitizes ALL utensils after each and every client and our spa is cleaned daily!  Our jetted tub is cleaned out and the jets cleaned after EVERY client.  Gelous Spa charges $60 for a deluxe pedicure (our November special is a deluxe pedicure for only $50) which is well worth the money in comparison.. our pedicures include an exfoliating scrub and a massage that lasts longer than just 2 minutes.  Compared to other spas in Calgary… many don’t offer a scrub and hot towels, so you definitely get value for money.