How To Do Home Pedicures

In the summer, many people like to show off their feet. That's when it's time for a pedicure. Salon pedicures are a rather costly luxury. Though it can be lots of fun to be pampered by a professional once in a while, doing home pedicures can be just as rewarding and relaxing.

Things You'll Need

• Pumice stone
• Towels
• Nail trimmer
• Nail file
• Nail buffer
• Cuticle pusher
• Cuticle cream
• Foot lotion

Instructions

1. Soak your feet in warm soapy water for about 15 minutes to soften the skin and calluses. Rub a pumice stone on your heels to slough off hardened skin. Remove your feet from the water and pat dry.

2. File your toenails to your preferred length. Use a nail trimmer to remove hardened skin around the nails.

3. Push back your cuticles with the cuticle pusher. Rub cuticle cream onto your toenails and place your feet back in the water for 1 to 2 minutes. This will help the excess cuticles dissolve.

4. Remove your feet from the water and pat dry. Buff your toenails to smooth the surface for easier nail polish application.

5. Place toenail separators between your toes, and apply a coat of clear nail polish. Wait about 3 minutes for the polish to dry. Apply a coat of nail polish in a color of your choice. Wait for this coat to dry before applying a second coat. Don't apply more than two coats. Once your nail polish is completely dry, massage some moisturizing foot lotion onto your feet and lower legs.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't have toenail separators, twist some toilet paper and wind it between your toes. Instead of using a pumice stone, apply a foot scrub to remove dead skin cells.

References

• Home Pedicure Tips

Resources

• Find Beautiful Nail Colors at Lili Beauty