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How to Give Yourself a Pedicure

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Give Yourself a Pedicure
Give Yourself a Pedicure
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You don't need to rush off to a salon before donning those open-toed shoes. Get your feet in tip-top shape at home.

From Quick Guide: Pamper Yourself
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Remove any old nail polish thoroughly.

  2. Step 2

    Soak your feet in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. Add Epsom salts or any other commercial foot soak.

  3. Step 3

    Clip your toenails straight across using a toenail clipper or scissors. Clipping straight across will help prevent ingrown toenails.

  4. Step 4

    File the toenails to smooth any rough edges.

  5. Step 5

    Push back your cuticles. Use a cuticle moisturizer if they do not push back easily after soaking.

  6. Step 6

    Massage your feet with a moisturizing lotion. Use an exfoliating lotion if the skin is dry and/or roughened. Use a loofah or pumice stone on roughened areas.

  7. Step 7

    Separate your toes. Put cotton between your toes, or use a ready-made device for pedicures.

  8. Step 8

    Apply a base coat and give it time to dry.

  9. Step 9

    Apply polish, cleaning up any stray marks with a cotton swab dipped in polish remover. Add a second coat for deeper color.

  10. Step 10

    Complete the pedicure with a top coat of clear polish.

Tips & Warnings
  • Leave your shoes off for at least an hour or two to allow the polish to thoroughly dry.
  • Avoid cutting your cuticles with scissors or nail clippers.

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lezsays said

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on 4/5/2009 Thanks for sharing these tips.

lezsays said

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on 4/5/2009 Thanks for the reminder!

jennen said

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on 3/24/2009 Thank you for the pedicure tips... five stars

pushkina said

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on 8/3/2008 i often soak my pumice stones and other pedicure tools in hot soapy water, rinse then soak them in peroxide,then rest them on clean towels to allow them to dry well to avoid bacteria.

BusterBabe said

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on 6/3/2008 Pumice stones can harbor bacteria. You can give yourself a nasty infection if you use one!!!

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