Hey Loveys, in today's post I am sharing some steps for a DIY pedicure, since it's a great way to give feet some tender loving care from the comfort of your own home.
Step 1: Remove Old Nail Polish
When searching for a nail-polish
remover you should be aware that alcohol-free and acetone-free removers are
less drying but do not work as well on removing darker shades of nail polish.
Step 2: Cut & File Nails
In order to avoid ingrown nails cut
your nails straight across to just above the skin (i.e. your nail should not
extend beyond your toe), then file your nails in one direction. Consider using
an emery board nail file, since metal nail files are known to rip nails.
Step 3: Soften Feet
Soaking your feet in salt helps to soften your
skin and cuticles, so fill a large bowl with warm water and use your salt of
choice. You can use a commercial foot
soak, bath salts, Epsom salt, or aromatherapy oils to soak your feet for as
little as ten minutes, or you can opt to soak your feet longer if they are dry. Some professionals add a quarter cup of milk
to the foot-bath along with the essential oils and salts since the lactic acid
in the milk loosens dead skin.
Step 4: Take Care of Cuticles
Apply cuticle remover to the base
of each nail and rub it in. Leave the cuticle remover on for a minute, and then
use an orangewood stick to gently push with a circular motion where the skin
meets the nail (including the sides). Be careful to remove skin only on top of the nail, do not touch
the toe flesh.
Step 5: Smooth Your Skin
Use a pumice stone over the
callused spots on your feet to smooth your skin. Next, massage a thick
exfoliating scrub to gently remove any remaining dead skin, ensure that you
scrub the balls, bottoms, sides of your heels and around the toes.
Step 6: Moisturize
Dry your feet thoroughly, including between
the toes and apply a thick moisturizer or foot cream in order to lock in
moisture. You can also go a step further by applying cuticle oil to re-hydrate
your cuticles.
Step 7: Polish Nails
Use acetone remover to get rid of
any excess oils on the nails. Apply a thin base coat using 3 strokes, one down
the middle and then one on each side. Don't paint the cuticle. Wait a minute
before adding 2 coats of your favorite polish, then finish with a thin top coat.
Clean up any errors with an orangewood stick wrapped in cotton and dipped in
polish remover and let your nails dry for at least 40 minutes.
Step 8: Finish Your Pedicure
After your nails have dried, you
can go a step further by applying some moisturizing nail oil to your nails.
This sets your polish and moisturizes your cuticles.
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XO
Malika
