How to Buff Your Toenails With Buffing Cream

Pedicures can improve the health of your feet.

Manicures and pedicures are known as luxury treatments that people generally have done to allow themselves to feel just a little bit pampered. Going to the spa to have someone else work on your feet can be a little intimidating, especially if you are self conscious about how your feet look. Save face and money by giving yourself a pedicure at home. Buffing your toenails can improve circulation and add a little shine to them so you are prepared for open toe shoes.

Things You'll Need

• Warm water
• Liquid dishwashing soap
• Bowl
• Towel
• Nail brush
• Buffing cream
• Nail buffer

Instructions

1. Soak a cotton ball with nail polish remover and rub your toenail to remove nail polish. Repeat on all of your toenails until all existing nail polish is gone.

2. Pour warm water into a bowl until the water is at least two inches deep. Add a small amount of liquid dishwashing soap. Stir the dishwashing liquid in the water to mix it thoroughly.

3. Dip your toes into the soapy water and soak them for ten minutes to soften your nails. Remove your toes from the bowl. Pat your feet dry using a soft towel.

4. Scrub your toenails gently using a nail brush. Clean the surfaces of your nails as well as under your nails to be sure they are clean.

5. Apply a small amount of buffing cream to your nails. Buff your nails gently with a nail buffer. Buff from side to side in one direction only, to keep them from getting too hot. Wipe any excess buffing cream off with a towel.

Tips & Warnings

• Use buffing cream when you want bare nails. Nail polish might not stay on if you’ve recently used buffing cream.

• Avoid overly buffing your nails. Buffing your nails too much can cause a burning feeling.

References

• Linda Rose: The Perfect Woman's Manicure
• Esther's Nail Center: How to Buff Your Nails

Resources

• Women's Health: Fix Ugly Feet at Home