How to Make that Pedicure Last

The buffing, the massaging, the soaking....pedicures are bliss. For what they cost, we want our tootsies looking stellar for weeks to come, not days. Here's some amateur advice on making it last.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Clear nail polish
• Socks
• Slippers
• Lotion

1. Make SURE your toes are dry before you leave the salon. Wear open toed shoes if possible.

2. It's always okay to add a layer of clear polish a day or two after the pedicure. Make sure to hit the tips of your toenails as those spots usually chip first.

3. Wear socks with your shoes. Even the Not-Socks protect your piggies from the friction of shoe against nail.

4. I support slippers in the house. They give at least a little cushion if you bang your toe on the coffee table. It may be the difference between a chip or not.

5. Slathering your feet with lotion and wearing all cotton socks to bed will help maintain smooth heels and balls of your feet.

6. Watch yourself in flip flops! Toes are exposed and close to the ground--along with lots of paint chipping hazards.

7. OPTIONAL: You can always ask to purchase a bottle of the color used on your toes while still at the salon. Then doing your own touch ups will postpone your next a appointment a little longer.