Comparative Analysis of Satisfaction with Pedi File and Nail Drill Used for Foot Exfoliation

In the modern society, nail art reflects customers' change of mood and their acts and preferences in addition to nail aesthetics. Dead skin cells on feet are caused by diverse bacteria and fungi such as dermatophytes. They spread various inflammatory diseases and bad smell. This study attempted to investigate how to handle such dead skin effectively for clean and healthy feet. For this, a questionnaire survey was performed against a total of 50 adult women in their 20-50s in Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do to examine how they deal with dead skin cells on their feet. To figure out an efficient away of handling such dead skin, pedi file and nail drill were used. Then, their satisfaction was comparatively analyzed. They said that they tend to get a pedicure to keep their feet and toenails clean and healthy, especially in summer. When asked what is important in selecting a salon, an employee's skill and kindness were most responded. When asked how much they know about the pedicure, 'toenail shaping' and 'toenail cutting' were most responded. In terms of the treatment length and method, they said that a pedicure with nail drill is more effective than a pedicure with pedi files. It is anticipated that the above results would be useful for the growth and development of related industries.