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The fish pedicure was hilarious, and not as bad as expected. The sensation veered between feeling ticklish, to pleasurable and sometimes a few shock fish nibbles caused an 'ouch' reaction.
The spa is small but looks nice, and you get your own tank full of hungry fish. I do wonder if it is hygenic...
This was great. The sensation of the fish nibbling my feet was like very mild 'pins & needles'. It soon became almost un-noticeable; but I had brought a book to read & could not concentrate on it as I kept watching the fish! The staff were lovely. I up-graded (£15) to have the foot massage...
It was my first fish pedicure and I wanted to see what the hype was about. Aqua Shecko is conveniently located behind High street Ken, but the actual location is quite crammed as they have placed a row of fish tanks against the wall where the customers sit , which leaves the staff only had a narrow...
I went there in June with my husband. The fish nibbling experience was great. Mine and my husband's feet felt so nice and smooth after the treatment. Staff were friendly. Apart from being hot under all spot lights in Summer, everything else was really good. I'd definately go back. It was absolutely...
Delightful treatment in perfect surroundings. The tank could've done with a few more fish in but aside from that it really is something everyone should try. The green tea was a nice touch.
First off, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I was worried that this might be a very snobby place, but it was the exact opposite- very relaxed and fun. The fish pedicure is great fun. It doesn't tickle as much as you'd think. Where this spa lets you down is on the general atmosphere of...
this was a great experience to be able to catch up with friends over giggles and squeals when the fish found a bit of your foot they particularly liked! The staff were very friendly and accomodating when 2 of the 4 of us were running late for our appointment. The experience was a fun one and (once...
Aqua Sheko is a great little salon tucked away in a lovely side street off Ken High St. It has a good vibe, is very clean and is quite chic. The staff know what they are doing and are polite and efficient.
I went with my husband - we both had the fish therapy. I was the one that had booked it for...
I initially found it difficult to book the treatment as they seemed reluctant to offer me a time slot when I mentioned the Wahanda voucher. I called back again after 2 months and was offered a suitable time slot for the same day (after being given the impression that Aqua Sheko was over run and I...
I general I was very pleased with an experience.
The only thing I would recommend, to add "conservative" pedicure as well.
The fish is amazing but they do no do this, only a skin. ..
It was a very odd feeling having little fish nibble at your feet but fun! I enjoyed the experience and relaxing in a nice environment - I would recommend more for the experience than anything else!
I was expecting a lot of things from this experience as a friend had had the treatment in Singapore. However, the reality was a little disappointing. The location of the venue is fantastic, nestled in the heart of South Kensington, and the decor is strong and works well here too - dark panels and...
I was looking forward to the treatment for days having heard so much about it – views seem to be very much mixed from friends who had tried it and others who thought the very idea of fish nibbling away at your crusty feet was just uweeeeeehh.
The venue was small but swish, I loved the idea of...
I was welcomed as soon as I arrived at Aqua Sheko, My feet were washed and I was led over to a seat and told to gently place my feet in the tank of fish. I was told the feeling would be like placing my feet in bubbles and that is just what it felt like. I was offered drinks and also an ipad to...
The reaction when I told people I had booked a fish pedicure was interesting. A few people were keen to hear about it but the vast majority thought it would be horrible. I was looking forward to it and I wasn't disappointed. The salon is small, neat and buzzy.
There are just eight tanks and...
Was pleased that I have had the opportunity to try this however would probably not return. Feel that there was not a huge difference to my feet after the visit and at full price would not be able to afford to go regularly! It was not an unpleasant sensation but the while you may want the fish to...
The place is well designed and the staff were very professional and friendly. The actual experience was fabulous. At first your feet are cleaned, then you are led to the tanks. The sensation is very tickly for the first few minutes. But stick it out and it soon becomes very relaxing. Almost a bubbly...
Really friendly staff and great looking salon. Fish pedicure more a novelty than a serious pedicure, but lots of fun. Great offer with the Wahanda mobdeal: far too steep a price without though!
I loved the fish pedicure and will definitely be returning to Aqua Sheko. The spa is small but the decor is lovely. The results were great and it was not at all uncomfortable.
My feet did feel quite smooth afterwards (although not any more impressive than a good pedicure). Not good if you are ticklish!! Not something that I would do regularly but great for the novelty value!
The spa is in a lovely area and the staff are great. The treatment is fantastic, it tickles abit initially but after you get used to having 150 fish eating away at your dead skin cells it is relaxing. Your skin feel soft and amazing afterwards. The fish supposedly take 1.5 layers of dead skin cells...
It was a great experience and enjoyable to watch everyone elses reactions whilst i enjoyed it. It was a little wierd at first but once i got used to it, it was very realxing. I was sat right in the window and watched the world go by whilst sipping green tea. Just what i wanted after a long day at...
I highly recommended having the fish pedicure to all my friends! I loved the fish, and will return. The lady next to me had a stubborn skin condition and said that this this treatment is the only method which helped.
The fish pedicure was really fun. Such a nice treatment. And there were Ipads to play on to keep us amused. I thought the venue would be bigger but no problem there. When we first got there, we were a bit disappointed with the service from the receptionist who just stood there looking a bit confused...
The fish pedicure was a real novelty. But if you really want to get rid of tough skin on your feet, you're better off getting an old fashioned pedicure elsewhere. The fish nibble but I didn't feel as though they really ate much skin. The fact that my feet were being soaked in water for 30min...
Weirdest experience ever but loved it!! Very tickleish at the start and had to resist the temptation just to burst into giggles! My feet were super soft and it was an absolute bargain!
I went with a couple of girl friends out of curiousity - and we had a great time! Definitely an unusual experience but very enjoyable and it did make my feet very soft. Customers have their own individual fish tank and it can be quite ticklish but we did find we got used to it quite quickly. It's...
The treatment was great and the staff were lovely- but when I arrived the venue was very crowded and looked messy- not enough to put me off but it was noticable- but as it is small I don't think that could be changed
The venue was clean and bright, and the therapist was very professional. However i did not think the fish pedicure was any good. In fact it actually was off putting having little fishes nibbling away at your feet, and the end result was not great. It was an experience but i don't think i'll try it...
Very weird experience, but very enjoyable, not sure if I would pay the full price though as they dont offer file and varnish so its not really a complete pedicure. Worth a visit!
The experience was certainly interesting and not quite was I had expected as the fish have no teeth.
The venue was very busy as nearly all the "booths" were full of customers so the pedicure was not a relaxing one.
My feet were slightly softer after the pedicure but I don't think they were as soft...
I had a fantastic time - the fish spa is a very unique experience in London and I would recommend this place, particularly for an afternoon with friends. The Wahanda price was amazing but the usual price is a bit on the expensive side, but definitely worth it for a treat! Go for the full treatment...
When I arrived at Aqua Sheko (I went on a Monday evening), there was a huge line of people outside, all craning their necks to see the strange sight within. In fact it was a little like being a goldfish bowl with everyone peering in the window at you. I was a little bit nervous about putting my feet...
What a treatment - like nothing I've had before! My feet really were softer afterwards so I guess the little fish really did do their job properly! It is a little ticklish at first but you soon get used to it. You almost get mesmorized just starting at the fish nibbling/sucking away. It does not...
What a treatment - like nothing I've had before! My feet really were softer afterwards so I guess the little fish really did do their job properly! It is a little ticklish at first but you soon get used to it. You almost get mesmorized just starting at the fish nibbling/sucking away. It does not...
What a treatment - like nothing I've had before! My feet really were softer afterwards so I guess the little fish really did do their job properly! It is a little ticklish at first but you soon get used to it. You almost get mesmorized just starting at the fish nibbling/sucking away. It does not...
This was fun as an unusual experience, and definately worth going with a friend for a giggle. The salon was nicely presented although a little smaller than I expected. Whilst my feet felt soft after the treatment I'm unsure as to whether that was just because my feet had been immersed in warm...
Hmmm...not a hugely overwhelming experience. The girl at the front desk was, um, not very 'with it', and then we were plonked on a crowded bench and kept waiting past our appointment time with no communication. The treatment itself was an odd experience, but I did get used to the nibbling after...
Had a truly unique pedicure experience and will highly recommend this therapy for eczema sufferers and those with dry skin!
On arrival, I was greeted with friendly smiles. (The staff team do not wear name badges). The décor was tasteful and calming. My treatment started by staff washing my feet in...
I went for this fish pedicure with my friend and both of us thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was great so was the fish. I never thought that I would have done something as brave as let the fish bite my feet. My friend, in fact, asked if it was possible to have this procedure done for the whole...
I think the ambience could have been better, maybe some music. I would definitely suggest to my friends, in fact already have! Not sure I would pay the full price though if I didn't have a voucher.
Was nervous about this treatment, but the staff were great and put me at ease. They washed my feet with cold water which they warned me about- so that was ok.
I was offered a drink and I put my feet gently in the fish tank. It was very ticklish but got used to it after a few mins. I was given an I-...
Loved the experience, very different and enjoyable. The only thing that i was disappointed with was that i was under the impression a 'fish pedicure' would also include a nail shape, massage/oil and colour. I know they offer the massage but i dont think its worth an extra £15, i would suggest it was...
Aqua Sheko is a lovely place with striking decor. The staff are knowledge and helpful. The fish pedicure took a bit of getting used to (especially if you are ticklish) and left my feet super soft. The fish are very small and it is best to go in the morning when they are hungry! I will definitely...
Myself and 4 friends had booked in to do this all at the same time. However, we were all coming from different offices across London and due to the Circle and District lines having disruptions to the service, myself and a friend arrived at 6:05 (our appointment was 6:00) and the others arrived...
Having had a fish pedicure before in Thailand, I was prepared for what to expect, so it wasn't too scary - one of our number had to be coaxed into putting her feet into the water though! Overall a great novelty, but no replacement for a proper pedicure!
I really enjoyed my fish pedicure at Aqua Sheko! The staff are so genuinely nice and the spa itself was very chilled - a nice little hideaway venue! It was strange at first putting my feet in the tank of fish and having them immediately "attack" my feet and ankles, but I got used to the tickly...
This was a very interesting experience! After dipping my feet into the container I screamed as a huge swarm of hungry fish covered my feet, all I wanted to do was take them straight back out. It's a very weird feeling but after a while I got used to it and enjoyed it. By the end of it my feet were...
I had read about fish pedicures several weeks before finding out about Aqua Sheko, so I was really excited to be able to give it a try. I told all my friends I was going to do it and dragged my patient boyfriend along to watch.
I try and take care of my feet, especially during sandal season, but I...
It was a novel and fun treatment. I would recommend getting the additional foot massage in addition to the Fish Pedicure. It was a strange sensation but very relaxing. The staff were helpful and pleasant. Ithink this treatment would make a novel gift.
The fish were really funny. I thought they'd be extremely ticklish but after a couple of minutes it was fine. I spent most of my pedicure mesmerised by the fish and watching them work their magic. I came out with soft feet but must admit in future I would probably combine a normal pedicure with a...
One of the strangest spa treatments I've tried, I loved the fish pedicure - it was slightly tickly on my sensitive feet, but apart from a few giggles, it was still very relaxing. It's fascinating watching the fish, although it's easier to see them in other people's tanks so it was good to have gone...
The overall experience was definitely something i hadn't experienced before!!
I think the overall design of the place was lovely, although the experience was not completely relaxing as passer's by would gawp in every 10 mins to get a glimpse, which perhaps could have been eased with blinds etc...
This was a great experience. I actually found it pretty unnerving at first, but after a few minutes I got used to the sensation and it was actually really nice. The fish really do seek out the problem areas too and it was fun having the ipad to play with once I got bored of watching the fish do...
The place seemed really nice and it is a great idea, however some of the fish were not very hungry:) I would go early in the morning to avoid a disappointing foot nibble. I was also surprised that they did not clean our feet better before we placed them in the fish tanks.
Despite both of us having tickly feet, my partner and I took advantage of the special deal for a fish pedicure at Aqua Sheko and we LOVED it! Staff bathed our feet in ice cold water, a bit of a shock to the system, gave us towelling slippers and led us to a comfortable seat with a fish tank...
generally really pleased - is just a small little place but really sweet staff and as very efficicent and friendly. The treatment itself was good - I partly tried this for the novelty but think i would go back as definitely made a difference.
I was really excited about this fish pedicure and mainly went for the experience. The staff were friendly but I thought that everything was very overpriced and I definitely would not have paid full price for this treatment. It felt a bit like being an animal in a zoo as everyone was gawping in...
This was a very interesting experience! My first reaction after dipping my feet into the big swarm of hungry fish was to take my feet straight back out. It's a very strange feeling but after a while I got used to it and enjoyed it. By the end of it my feet were lovely and soft. This wahanda deal...
It was very clean and tidy and the staff are extremely polite and friendly. I would've appreciated having the experience explained in detail. Would've been useful to have information about the origins of the treatment, what it was good for, what to expect etc. Also, some magazines to read during the...
It was pretty busy however the the staff were lovely and accomodated my small daughter who loved the experience, small fish tickling away at your feet, the fish also nibble psoriasis which is a bonus for sufferers.. it was a fun experience
The place was very chi-chi, it had only been open a couple of weeks. It was empty when I went in (Friday mid-afternoon). The therapists were charming and helpful, I had a nice foot wash and then put my feet into the tank. It is quite a pleasant experience, ticklish at first and then you get used...
this place has a nice relaxed vibe. very small, but seem to be well timed between clients so no one was rushed. it was a nice relaxed cool atmosphere. the experience was awesome, if weird but my feet felt nice and soft and smooth afterwards. maybe they could aply cream afterwards though as we did...
My husband and I had a great time - full review can be found here: http://www.kangarue-silverlinings.blogspot.com/2010/07/fish-food.html
Once I got over my fits of giggles (it tickles at first), it was very relaxing and my feet felt gorgeous afterwards.
We were running 5 minutes late and so called to say we were on our way but trying to find it. They said no problem. When we arrived he said that they would be taking 5 minutes off our treatment time as we were late and his tone was quite rude, especially as we had phoned ahead. The staff were...
I had a great time - full review can be found here: http://www.kangarue-silverlinings.blogspot.com/2010/07/fish-food.html
Once I got over my fits of giggles (it tickles at first), it was very relaxing and my feet felt gorgeous afterwards.
Though we didn't upgrade to include the massage, it looked...
The establishment was quite small, nice and clean , the staff are very friendly and welcoming, the process was very simple, you have your feet washed, you are then given slippers to walk over to the fish tanks where very hungry little cleaner fishes are waiting to do their jobs, very eagerly I...
Felt slightly weird at first but you get used to little fish nipping at your feet and it's only 1/2 an hour which is plenty of time. We all agreed our feel felt alot softer after it. It's a fun experience and would go back regularly if there were Wahanda deals on - not so sure I would pay full...
I would thoroughly recommend the fish pedicure at Aqua Sheko, it's an odd feeling at first but painless and I soon relaxed and enjoyed it! The staff were very friendly and the green tea was a nice touch! The only slight down side is that there is no relaxation music as you would expect in a spa...
The exeprience was very exotic! My friend and I went there after work, and it was already quite crowded. Nonetheless, the staff were very attentive and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole half an hour!
Lovely little place in Kensington, very easy to find. Very helpful friendly staff, eager to chat about the little fishies and the treatment itself. They rinse your feet first to wash any creams or dirt off, then show you to the bench and offer you green tea, water etc. At first I couldn't look into...
I really enjoyed the experience, it was very gentle and relaxing, but we weren't given the full 30 minutes for our treatment, which is what was advertised. The staff were friendly but i think they should offer more detail about the treatment before-hand and the spa itself had a nice atmosphere. I...
I'd recommend going not only because your feet do feel nice after, but also because the experience is so funny! The initial sensation of the fish nibbling your feet seemed to send everyone into fits of giggles, which was hilarious. Saying that, it didn't hurt at all and after a few minutes you...
I thought this was an interesting idea, but it feels like a novelty rather than something I would do regularly. I didn't feel the fish did much and although this was a good offer, the original price is far too much for a pedicure which doesn't include nail shaping or painting. The venue itself is...
This was a fun experience and I had a good time with my friend but I don't know if I would have gone if it wasn't for the Wahanda Deal. Maybe if they gave the option of actual having a traditional mani after the fish? The Salon was nice and the staff friendly and worth a visit for the novelty...
I had heard about the fish pedicure and was intrigued to find out more so when Wahanda had the offer on I snapped up the chance! The venue was really nice however there could have been some background music to make the experience more relaxing. Everything was very clean and the pedicure was really...
The fish pedicure was an experience!!! I have the most ticklish feet and hate them being touched so I was wary but because it was such a great offer for such a weird sounding treatment I thought I may as well try.
And it was ticklish, I jumped almost a foot high and hit my head on the wall as soon...
I was really quite excited about having this treatment but when we got there, they made us wait for about 20 minutes (despite emphasising several times that we had to be on time), gave us little or no explanation of what was going on and then had us in the chairs for less time than we'd waited...
the experience is definitely worth the money, The venue is good and clean. The therapist was helpful but not very insighful before the start of the pedicure. Would definitely go back
Loved it! It'd be a brilliant place to go to with a group of girlfriends as a special treat I thought. Although a little weird to begin with you soon get used to the sensation and come out feeling very relaxed.
The place itself is right in the heart of the city and is nicely decorated - that kind of black ambience (everything painted black, nice chandeliers and light glow of lots of fish tanks in a row!) but unfortunately the fishes themselves, however lovely they are, don't do the job they're meant to do ...
It was my husband's surprise birthday gift, both of us like it so much, if you like something unusual, that is it, i will take my friends down there next time again!!!
Went along mostly for the novelty factor, just to enjoy the experience. Staff were lovely even though i was running almost an hour late. Salon was clean and tidy however looked as though it had just opened and was not quite 'ready'. Was given an I-PAD to use whilst having the treatment, this was a...
There was a Channel 5 film crew filming the venue and the fish Pedicure, but it was kept to the minimum of fuss, and the price for the fish pedicure was great for the voucher price. I won't have paid the full price but I enjoyed the pedicure itself, and will look for new vouchers deals for fish...
I'm personally not a fan of someone fiddling with my toes but the thought of immersing your feet in a tank of fish with super-suction powers intrigued me. The decor and layout of the salon is beautiful, tucked away on a side road off busy Kensington Church Street. Staff are friendly and I must say,...
I wasnt sure what to expect before going. I was very interested because this is the new thing in London. Went with a friend on a nice friday evening. It is a great way to chill out with friends and get some pedicure done!! The experience of little carps nibble the dead skin off is certainly very...
I went here with my 10 year old son as I knew this would fascinate him. Another lady was there with a young boy and both boys begged to have a fish pedicure too - and they did. We all enjoyed the experience. It tickles like mad (I'm very ticklish) at first but then it was fine. After, my feet were...
Was intrigued by the novelty factor so bought the Wahanda mobdeal.
Although it's a little strange at first, it doesn't hurt, and once you get used to it it's quite tingly/fun - anyone who has extremely ticklish feet might struggle though ;)
My feet have enough hard skin to feed an ocean of fish so...
great experience and definitely worth trying at least once! Staff were very friendly, my treatment was cut short but when I mentioned it they carried on with the treatment. Great value for money with the wahanda voucher!
i had no idea the fish pedicure was just an exfoliation treatment. it's my own fault for not reading the deal text thoroughly but i was really surprised and disappointed to realise that there was no nail polish involved. the salon is very small, the staff were polite but ignored me the entire time...
I was excited to get my fish pedicure! My friend and I had wanted to come at 8pm, but were told that if we wanted to sit next to each other, then it would have to be 7.30, so we agreed. When we got there it was clearly quite busy with people buying vouchers and coming for their Wahanda deal. It...
I don't know what I was expecting, maybe the use of the word 'spa' raised my expectationx, but I bowled up to be confronted by a small venue with a row of chairs along one wall with fish tanks in front and a small bench opposite as a waiting/treatment area.. There is one sink where they wash your...
It was a strange experience. Maybe my fish weren't too hungry so mostly sat at the bottom of the tank, however, I was almost grateful as I found the experience very unusual. It doesn't hurt, in fact, if you can get your head around the fact that fishes are nibbling at your feet, then you may enjoy...
Ok, on sheer novelty fun factor this is a Must Do. I am definitely taking my friends back for the experience. As a 'pedicure' I wasn't too impressed. After a beach holiday and a lot of flip flops my feet were rather hard-skinned and didn't look much improved after the treatment. Other than the...
I decided to buy the wahanda mob deal for a fish pedicure out of pure curiosity - and I have to say it was an experience. Not one for the squeamish or those with tickleish feet. It is a very strange sensation to look at your feet and see them being nibbled by lots of fish. When the little ones try...
I went there on friday with my friend, but because we have mobdeal we was treated different and treatment was without massage..
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Great experience. Feet felt so much softer when I left. Not sure if that was down to the fish or the warm water but it doesn't matter as it was a truely relaxing experience. Don't be worried about the fish - it was strange for about the first minute and then it just became a relaxing, tingling...
What an experience - I never thought that getting your feet eaten by fish could be so fun. I loved the novelty of it and would recommend it to all. I am sure to be back but next time I will also order a foot massage as it looked amazing.
If there was ever a treatment you simply HAVE to try, this is it. I was a bit unsure at first, would they pinch? Would it be too ticklish? But, once I got my feet in there I could not stop looking at them swimming around! I had to give the little therapists 5 stars, who wouldn't?!
The staff are so...
Professional reviews of Aqua Sheko
"In fact, most people find it pleasurable, a tickling, almost tingling sensation something similar to a light massage."
After 25 minutes, my feet were dried and I could feel a layer of skin had been removed. I was advised the fish can only consume a layer of skin per treatment so regular visits will guarantee profound results. I was nonetheless impressed and content...
When my treatment was up, my feet were washed and dried again, leaving me with baby soft, light-feeling feet. I could still see the moderately dry skin on my heels, but the entire surface area of my feet (including the topsides and soles) felt...
from Telegraph.co.uk
"But nothing compares with being nibbled at by fish. I was at the epicentre of a fizzing, wriggling bath bomb. I loved it, they loved it and it was such an unexpectedly life-affirming experience that I thanked the fish afterwards"
"Once you have taken the plunge into fishy water you'll be a definite convert"
"Well after the long winter of brogue wearing has taken its toll on your feet, it’s time to give them the airtime they deserve this summer. Make sure your feet are ready for the big reveal."