# Fish Pedicures Fishy Nibblefest is The Latest in Spa Treatment By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-07-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-in-spa-treatments-fish-pedicures References: [ap.google](http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hzJgRAaYCJMvjh98hAk45as3DPgwD9226PM80) & [yvonnesalon](http://www.yvonnesalon.com/) This is bound to leave some people feeling squeamish, but Virginian spa Yvonne Hair and Nails is offering a wild new treatment for cleaning up [dead and calloused skin on feet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-3) - Doctor Fish. That's right; dunk your feet into Yvonne's [foot baths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emsense-triple-therapy-foot-massager) and have 100 tiny toothless carp chew away the dead skin on your feet in 15 to 30 minutes, leaving it soft and easy to remove during a finishing-up [conventional pedicure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-nail-care). Not surprisingly some people find the treatment 'a little ticklish'. The fishy treatment costs $50 for a 30 minute nibblefest. Here are some more doctor fish: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Experiential Spa Treatments:** The rise of fish pedicures signals a demand for unique and alternative spa experiences. - **Eco-friendly Beauty:** Fish pedicures offer a natural and sustainable alternative to traditional foot exfoliation methods. - **Wellness Tourism:** Fish pedicures present a potential attraction for wellness tourists seeking unconventional spa treatments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Spa and Wellness:** Spas can tap into the demand for unique experiences by introducing fish pedicures and other innovative services. - **Aquaculture:** Fish farms can explore new revenue streams by breeding and supplying fish specifically for pedicure treatments. - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Beauty and personal care companies can create natural and sustainable foot exfoliation products inspired by fish pedicures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Foot Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barefoot-scientist.md) - [Pizza-Themed Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-spa.md) - [Robotic Manicure Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10beauty.md) - [Martini-Themed Spa Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porn-spa-martini-experience.md) - [Pet-and-Owner Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-bark-and-sides.md) - [Scotland-Themed Spa Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-stone-massage.md) - [AI-Powered Manicure Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umia.md) - [Cheese-Themed Luxury Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedgewater-spa.md) - [Wine-Enhanced Nail Salon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/element-nail-bar.md)