Things You'll Need:
- Foot soak tub
- Cuticle oil
- Nail polish remover
- Base coat polish
- Nail polish
- Top or “clear” coat polish
- Orange stick
- Foot moisturizer
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Step 1
Soak feet in a warm water bath for five to 10 minutes before the pedicure, and dry them thoroughly.
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Step 2
Use a cotton ball soaked in cuticle, olive, or tea tree oil and swab the cuticle area of the toenails gently to soften cuticle skin. Push back cuticle skin with an orange stick (a wooden cuticle tool with tapered ends found at many pharmacies and beauty supply shops).
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Step 3
Go over all toenails with nail polish remover to remove any residual oil.
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Step 4
Apply a base coat before applying the color polish to help the first coat of polish cling to the nail.
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Step 5
Paint toenails with a thin coat of color polish. A thin coat will dry faster and decrease the risk of damage to the finish. Add a second coat of color polish only after the first coat dries thoroughly.
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Step 6
Apply a top coat or “clear coat” once the toes have completely dried.
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Step 7
Avoid shoes that constrict the toe area of the foot for several hours after a pedicure to lessen the chance of smudging.
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Step 8
Moisturize your feet daily to make your pedicure last even longer.
