Pedicure frequency depends on what you do with your feet. A good schedule keeps your feet healthy and soft — without overdoing it.

What’s the usual rule

Most foot-care guides recommend a full pedicure every 4 to 6 weeks. This helps remove built-up dead skin, keeps nails neat, and prevents rough heels or ingrown nails.

When you may need it more often — or less

Here’s a quick guideline based on your lifestyle:

Your situation — Pedicure frequency

• Daily closed-shoe use, lots of walking / standing — Every 3–4 weeks
  
  
• Often in sandals or heels; or summer heat and dryness — Every 3–4 weeks
  
  
• Low usage, feet mostly indoors, low maintenance — Every 6-8 weeks
  
  
• Foot problems (heel cracks, thick calluses, ingrown nails) — Every 2–4 weeks or as advised by pro
  
  

Real-life example

I wore closed shoes daily and stood long hours for work. I found that every 3 weeks my heels felt softer and my nails stayed neat. When I switched to sandals and walked less, I stretched pedicures to 6 weeks — still fine, no cracks or build-up.

Why adjust frequency

Nail growth & dead skin build-up

Feet get rougher over time; a monthly pedicure keeps them smooth.

Season & footwear

In summer or sandals season, skin dries faster — more care helps.

Activity‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ level

If you are active on such days or take long walks, your feet will be more loaded, as a result, calluses or cracked skin may appear.

Health issues

In case you suffer from dry, cracked heels or have problems with nails — more frequent pedicures may help you, however, make sure that they are done gently and ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌hygienically.

Simple tips between pedicures (quick fix)

• Make it a habit to moisturize your feet every day, particularly after a shower.
  
  
• If you have rough skin, you can lightly use a pumice stone once a week.
  
  
• Make sure nails are clean and trimmed in order to prevent ingrown nails.
  
  
• If a polish chips, change it or alternate with simple buff + shine to give nails a ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌break.
  
  

FAQ

Is it bad to get a pedicure every 2 weeks?

Not always — if you often stand, wear closed shoes or sandals, you may benefit from pedicures every 2–4 weeks. But avoid aggressive scrubbing or over-exfoliation.

What‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ goes wrong if I don't come for a pedicure for 2–3 months?

In the case of your nails and skin, they might be drying or becoming rough. Hard parts of the skin can develop in different areas of the feet, and it can also crack, and activities related to nail-care such as cutting and checking for fungus might be ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌postponed.

Can men get pedicures too?

Yes — foot care is for everyone. A good pedicure improves hygiene, reduces foot problems, and keeps feet comfortable and healthy.