How to Have a Foot Makeover for Spring

For beauty from head to toe, pretty feet and toes are mandatory in order to be ready for the latest, greatest spring sandals or barefoot romps in the park. A foot makeover for spring is a must and can be accomplished with regular at-home foot treatments and/or spa treatments with a professional.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Foot massager
• Nail polish remover
• Pedicure tools (nail file, clippers and foot file)
• Exfoliating cream or gel
• Lotion
• Cotton balls
• Nail polish
• Cotton socks

Give Feet and Toes Some TLC at Home

1. Pamper those piggies. Dip toes and feet in a foot massager. Most drug stores and department stores carry them. They vibrate and are easy to use when sitting at home in front of the television at night.

2. Remove any old nail polish and push back cuticles. Clip toenails straight across and not too short. Smooth any rough edges with a nail file or emery board.

3. Use a pedicure file to scrub calluses off the bottoms of your feet and the backs of your heels. Don't scrub too hard.

4. Have a pleasant-smelling foot exfoliating cream or gel on hand for the perfect spring foot makeover. Gently massage it into the feet in a circular motion to exfoliate dead skin cells.

5. Pat feet dry and apply either a body oil or a cream to all areas of the foot and ankles. Massage. Wipe excess off toenails with a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover.

6. Apply a clear base coat, then two coats of a bright spring nail polish, letting the polish dry between coats. Apply a top coat over the color to lengthen the life of your pedicure.

Enlist the Help of a Professional

7. Pick a trustworthy professional manicurist with a gentle but firm touch. Most hair salons and spas have a professional nail technician on hand who can pamper your feet for you.

8. Visit a podiatrist for any irregularities in feet, such as hammer toes or blisters, that don't heal properly.

Follow-Up Care for Your Spring Foot Makeover

9. Apply lotion on a regular basis to the heels to ensure smooth feet.

10. Apply a topcoat on toenails every 3 to 4 days to keep them shiny and prevent chipping.

11. Wear smooth cotton socks at bedtime to seal in moisture.

12. Have a hot wax treatment at a spa once a month for a smooth finish.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't clip toenails too short, especially at the corners. Cutting nails straight across will help to avoid in-grown toenails down the line.
• Check the sanitation at the spa you visit for pedicures.
• Seek advice and treatment from a podiatrist if you have persistent problems with corns or blisters.

[stevemar2]

on 6/3/2009 I love women with cute feet and toes. I think all ladies should try this.