How to Soften Toenail Cuticles
Your feet and toes take a beating every day--supporting your weight, being stuffed into tiny shoes, getting stubbed on corners. They deserve a treat, and a pedicure is the perfect way to say "Thanks" to your heels, ankles and toes. Softening your toenail cuticles is an important step in making sure your feet are in tip-top shape. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Lay down a towel so you don't make a mess on your floor. A soft towel is more comfortable for your feet than cold bathroom tile, anyway.
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Wash your feet and dry well, especially around your toenails.
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Apply a cuticle remover, which you can purchase at a beauty-supply store or drugstore, to the cuticles on your toenails. Rub it in very well, working around to the back of your toes, where there is a lot of dead skin. Massage your toes and foot while you're at it--adding to the pedicure experience.
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Repeat on the toenails on your other foot.
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Tips & Warnings
Rub oil (almond or vitamin E work well), any type of lotion or petroleum jelly onto your toenail cuticles after taking a shower. This helps keep your cuticles moist and healthy, and pedicures won't be critical as often. Think of it as preventative maintenance.
Before you turn in for the night, apply a generous amount of lotion or cuticle remover to your toenail cuticles, then put on a pair of comfy socks. In the morning, your cuticles will be as soft as can be.
