How to do Pedicure at home

Most times pedicure can feel like an extravagance. How can take care of  our legs and feet so that it will look beautiful without spending too much money?

Begin your home pedicure by using a nail polish remover and cotton pads to thoroughly remove remnants of any old polish. Then soak your feet in a bowl of warm water for 10 minutes and to soften the skin and nails and make it easier to remove dead cells. For an extra-pampering treat, add a few drops of essential oil such as tea tree oil which has antiseptic and anti-fungal qualities to freshen up ignored feet.

Toenails

Use clippers to trim your nails square - don't be tempted to round them off at the sides, as this can lead to painful ingrown toenails. Do not cut nails too short because they're there to protect your toes. After trimming, file lightly to create a smooth finish.

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Cuticles

Cuticles are the membranes that surround the toenail and sometimes grow onto it. Before painting your nails you may want to push back overgrown cuticles using a cuticle treatment. These products are generally a fluid that you paint onto the cuticle and leave for a moment to soften the skin. You can then gently push the cuticle back to the base of the nail with an orange stick (a small wooden stick with a tapered end that you can buy from chemists).

Exfoliating Feet

Scrub your leg with an exfoliating scrub followed by a foot cream. But for those of us who need something a little harder to break through months of neglect, a pumice stone or foot file is the solution. Rub the stone or file lightly over problem areas and the dead skin will gradually fall away. Once they're starting to resemble happy feet again, apply foot cream and put your feet up while it sinks in.

Some beauticians use a blade to trim cuticles or remove dead skin from the foot. Cuticles are there to protect your body from bacteria, so it's never a good idea to cut them, and using any sort of blade to remove dead skin carries a risk of infection. 

Perfect Toenails

To ensure a long-lasting polish and avoid staining the nails, pedicurists will always start with a base coat. Make sure you use two or three coats of your chosen polish to ensure a long-lasting, smooth finish.

Conventional wisdom says that all shades of coral, pink and red are good for toenails - but nail Polish is a place to get creative, so go for it.

Taking Care of Your Feet

The most important part of foot care is maintaining toenails to avoid painful infections - keep them at a good length and always cut straight across.

For an easy way to keep your feet soft and avoid scaly heels, constantly use moisturiser or foot cream once a week at bedtime and sleep with cotton socks over the top. Wake up to soft feet that you will be proud to show off. Who knew your toes could be so gorgeous?