How to Give Yourself A Pedicure.

By DivinitY

Relaxing Pedicure (2008) Relaxing Pedicure (2008)

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Love to relax? On your feet a lot? Perhaps you just need a break? Whatever the reason, here you will find all you will need to give yourself a wonderful spa quality pedicure for a fraction of the cost.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Large Bowl
  • 1/2oz Bath or Sea Salts
  • 1 TBSP Olive Oil
  • Pumice Stone
  • Toenail Clippers
  • Cuticle Pusher
  • Lotion
  • Fingernail Polish
Step1
Fill bowl with warm water. Add Salt and Olive oil. Soak feet for 10-15 minutes. The salt will help soften your skin while the olive oil adds moisture.
Step2
While feet are still soaking, remove one at a time and use Pumice Stone. Carefully remove as much dead skin as you can. (this should not hurt)
Step3
Remove feet from water and towel dry. Using Toenail Clippers, trim nails into a square shape and gently push back cuticles.
Step4
MOISTURIZE!! Do not leave out this step. Gently rub in moisturizer and let sit for about 2 minutes.
Step5
You're now ready to apply polish. Apply a base coat and two coats of your favorite polish, followed by a top coat. Let your nails dry for at least half an hour.

Tips & Warnings

  • Don't worry if all of your dry spots aren't magically removed after one Pedi. It took time to build up and will take time to heal. Frequent pedicures will help eliminate dead skin and calluses.
  • NEVER cut your cuticles.
  • Cut nails in square shape to avoid ingrown toenails.

Photo/Video Credit

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jmessina10

jmessina10 said

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on 8/8/2008 I need one bad. Good info!

Melanieee

Melanieee said

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on 8/8/2008 I'm giving myself one tonight!

Tumerica

Tumerica said

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on 7/24/2008 You know, this seems so simple, but I admit to leaving out or flubbing a step or two. But here you've got the whole oedi thing all laid out perfectly, and I swear, if you do this as a routing, you will have beautiful feet!

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on 5/21/2008 I love giving myself pedicures. I do it at least once a week. Great job on this.

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