During a pedicure service, soak the clients feet for:

• A. 5-10 minutes
• B. 15-20 minutes
• C. 25-30 minutes
• D. 35-40 minutes

Answer: (A)

Soaking the feet serves to soften the skin and cuticles so the nail tech can work more easily and comfortably. A brief soak of about five to ten minutes provides enough softening without overdoing it. Longer durations don’t add benefits and can over-soften the skin, increase moisture that can lead to maceration or infection, and slow down the service. Therefore, five to ten minutes is the recommended soak time.