Olive & June Nail Salon Just Solved Everyone's Pedicure Problem

By Kara Nesvig, Allure

 

You know what’s really annoying? Those papery flip-flops you get at the nail salon when you stop in for a quick pedicure on your lunch or during the weekend. They’re just ... not cute. If you’re not wearing the appropriate shoes to your pedi and don’t have time to let them completely dry — which always seems to take longer than the actual pedi — they’ll probably make you wobble out in the flip-flops so you don’t ruin your polish. It’s understandable, but an eyesore for sure. Not a whole lot goes with those bright pink or yellow rubbery flip-flops.

[post_ads]Los Angeles-based cult salon Olive & June knows how salon flip-flops can ruin an outfit — and your enthusiasm for your new pedi. That’s why they’re introducing their very first product, and it’s not nail polish. It’s pedicure sandals, sold at Olive & June locations for those of us who never pop in for a pedi with the approved footwear.

Honestly, this is a pretty genius idea, and the "Saturday Sandals" themselves are super cute. They’re sleek, minimal, and strappy shoes in shades like tan, blush, and black, so you’ll actually want to wear them again and again. Olive & June’s founder Sarah Gibson Tuttle worked with a designer, Charlotte Stone, to dream up the look of the sandals. They tie in various ways, so one pair of sandals is basically the manicure equivalent of a Transformer — and the best part is that they won’t mess up your polish. Genius. The shoes retail for $65 and come equipped with a cushiony sole so they're comfortable to walk around in, unlike salon flip-flops.

“After treating yourself to an amazing pedicure, scrunching your toes into your shoes or shuffling out of the salon in paper flip-flops just doesn't seem right!” Sarah said. She’s got a point. The sandals will launch in three Olive & June locations (Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Santa Monica) and online this weekend, so if you need a pedi and a new pair of sandals for the upcoming summer season, you’re set.

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