Perfect Pedicure Tips
The Perfect Pedicure in 12 Simple Steps
Perfect Pedicure TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
- Basin, tub or foot spa
- Foot Soak or bath salts
- Pumice footstone
- Small brush
- Nail polish remover / cotton balls
- Nail polish
- Base coat for nails
- Top coat for nails
- Nail Clippers
- Nail File/ buffer
- Orangewood stick (Cuticle stick)
- Moisturising Lotion
- Foot scrub treatment
To find out where you can get these and other products online, visit our Foot Care Product page or if you want more information about at home foot care visit the Foot Care at Home page
Whether you are in the mood to pamper yourself or just starting to get dolled up, a pedicure can be one of the most soothing and relaxing body treatments after a long day. If you find yourself surrounded by unavoidable stress factors day-to-day, wash your cares away with a pedicure!
Just follow these 12 easy steps:
Perfect Pedicure Step 1: Fill a basin, bathtub or foot spa with several inches of warm water. Add desired amount of foot soak or bath salts so that it dissolves in the water as the tub fills.
Perfect Pedicure Step 2: While the tub is filling, remove any old polish from your toes with nail polish remover and cotton balls. If necessary, clip and file nails to desired shape and length.
Perfect Pedicure Step 3: Grab a good book or magazine, turn on some music, or just sit back and relax. Soak for as long as you like, but at least 5-10 minutes.
Perfect Pedicure Step 4: Using a small brush, gently buff one foot first and then the other. This will help to remove some dead skin cells and also to soften your feet.
Perfect Pedicure Step 5: Using an orangewood stick, gently push your cuticles back along the nail. They should be soft due to the soaking. If necessary trim cuticles with nail clippers.
Perfect Pedicure Step 6: Using a foot scrub, massage the cream into your feet, paying special attention to your heels and any rough areas. This will further soften and exfoliate.
Perfect Pedicure Step 7: A pumice footstone can work wonders for dry and rough feet! Use this inexpensive extra to eliminate remaining rough spots. Dip feet after this step and soak for a further 5 minutes.
Perfect Pedicure Step 8: Remove both feet from the tub and dry with a towel. Use a foot moisturising cream to massage into your feet.
Perfect Pedicure Step 9: If you wish to paint your toenails, you can use toe separators to facilitate the process. Apply a base coat of nail polish to fill in the ridges and uneven surfaces. Base coats are generally clear or slightly opaque and they help to strengthen the nail to avoid breakage.
Perfect Pedicure Step 10: Choose your desired shade of nail polish and apply. Allow first coat to dry and then repeat. (Hint: For touch-ups, dip a Q-tip in the nail polish remover and gently swab away the unwanted color.)
Perfect Pedicure Step 11: Apply a crystal-clear topcoat to add shine and to protect color from chipping.
Perfect Pedicure Step 12: Your soft, smooth feet and beautiful toes are now ready to sport your favorite sandals or cozy up at home in your comfiest slippers. Whatever the occasion, your feet will look and feel great!
Approximate Time Required: 45 minutes to an hour, depending on personal preference.
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