Ever since their arrival onto the beauty scene, natural fish pedicures have always been a controversial and hotly debated topic. When in 2010 Aqua Sheko the much publicised Kensington Fish Spa opened its doors, numerous beauty salons were quick to follow suit by offering this novelty treatment that had originated in Turkey in the 19th Century and been a firm favourite of the Japanese market for years. Tiny Garra Rufa freshwater fish, native to the river basins of the Middle East and hot springs of Turkey are kept in specialist heated and filtered tanks, into which the customer’s feet (post cleansing) are gently placed. Once both feet are fully submerged, generally to several inches above the ankle the customer sits back and relaxes in a comfortable chair whilst the ever faithful army of Garras set to work by gently nibbling, exfoliating and sucking the dead skin with their suction cup toothless mouths, causing a mild tingling sensation. During the removal of the dead skin, … [Read more...]