PEDICURE 101
It doesn't take much time to have fabulous looking feet and you don't have to spend a lot of money to do it. Here are the basics to pampering your feet.
- First remove any old nail polish on your toes with a gentle polish remover.
- Cut nails straight across with toe nail clippers. Don't use your finger nail clippers- they are too small and may make an uneven cut. File nails if any rough edges remain.
- Fill a large bucket or bowl with warm water. Find a comfy chair and a good read. You can add Epsom salts to the water for a relaxing soak to soothe aches and pains. Or, if you prefer a more aromatic or invigorating soak, use a peppermint or other scented foot soak. Relax and soak for 15 minutes. Try flexing your feet and curling your toes a few times to release any tension. Follow with a rinse in clear water and towel dry your feet.
- Use a pumice stone on toes, heels and balls of your feet to smooth away any rough spots. Make sure you do this after every shower for lasting smoothness.
- Use an orangewood stick to gently push back cuticles. Never cut the cuticle- only trim hang nails.
- Moisturize your feet with a rich cream made for feet. Cream with peppermint can soothe and cool sore feet. See my post "All Over Skin Care" for more tips on moisturizers.
- Polishing toe nails is easier with foam separators. First apply a clear base coat to prevent your nails from absorbing the pigment of the nail polish. Next apply two coats of nail polish in a color you love, followed by one coat of top coat polish. If you paint outside the nail bed area, use a cotton swab dipped in polish remover to gently wipe polish from your skin.
- If you are in a hurry, just apply two coats of clear polish for an easy, elegant look.
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