womanthismonth.com | OCTOBER 2026 LIFESTYLE 92 Where Beauty Meets Well-Being When we think of manicures and pedicures, we often associate them with colourful nail polish and perfectly shaped nails. While these familiar rituals have long been part of our beauty routines, the Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain offers a different perspective, placing the health and wellbeing of hands and feet at the heart of the experience. Rather than viewing a manicure or pedicure simply as a beauty treatment, the studio takes a more holistic approach to hand and foot care. Through specialised techniques, professional equipment and Bastien Gonzalez’s signature approach, treatments are designed to reveal the natural beauty of the skin and nails while encouraging relaxation and renewal. The philosophy is simple: beautiful hands and feet begin with proper care. The experience goes beyond the application of polish, focusing on the condition of the skin and nails, as well as comfort and wellbeing. Gentle exfoliation, expert nail care and revitalising techniques leave hands and feet feeling smooth, refreshed and beautifully groomed. The approach also encourages guests to make hand and foot care part of their regular self-care routine. Feet, in particular, carry us throughout the day yet are often overlooked. Giving them dedicated attention offers a chance to pause, restore and reconnect with a sense of wellbeing. Set within The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Bahrain, the Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio offers a serene environment that combines specialised care with a refined spa setting. Whether enjoyed as part of a longer wellness ritual or as a treatment in its own right, each service is designed to leave guests feeling renewed. On Mondays, guests booking a 60-minute pedicure can choose a complimentary paraffin treatment or nail polish application. The studio also offers a complete foot-care ritual throughout the week. Guests booking a Bastien Pedicure for BD55 can enjoy a complimentary foot and leg massage, adding another moment of relaxation to the treatment.
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