Photo: State Senator Jeff Klein holds a similar fish species to those used in "fish pedicures" outside Ritz Nail Salon in Astoria
Posted: Monday, 12 October 2009 3:08PM
State Legislator Attempts to Ban 'Fish Pedicure'
NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- You've heard of Jack Frost nipping at your nose -- how about live fish nibbling on your toes?
Juliet Papa reports
New York State Senator Jeff Klein is attempting to ban the treatment known as the "fish pedicure" comprised of tiny carp nibbling at and supposedly exfoliating your feet.
"This is an unsavory and unsanitary practice," Klein. "You can't sanitize fish," Klein said
Klein has proposed legislation that outlaws the practice across New York.
The pedicure was being offered at Astoria's Ritz Nails and Spa, but the man who owns the salon says he is no longer offering it due to all the controversy.
When asked if customers liked the treatment he said it got mixed reviews, but did say that he himself had tried it and that it felt "very ticklish."
Photos from Juliet Papa
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New York State Senator Jeff Klein is attempting to ban the treatment known as the "fish pedicure" comprised of tiny carp nibbling at and supposedly exfoliating your feet.
