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Step-by-step Pedicure at Home
Your feet have a lot to deal with during the day. They are kept in
hot, sweaty shoes. They have to support the full weight of your
body. And they also have to deal with abrasions caused by rubbing
against your shoes and other surfaces. To keep your feet looking
young and beautiful you should pamper them every once in a while.
Step-by-step Pedicure at Home Step #1 – Gather What You Will Need
The first step in giving yourself a pedicure at home is to gather
your supplies. You will need a foot basin, hot water, aromatherapy
essential oils, scrubbing salts, a mild cleanser, a towel, toe nail
clippers, a nail file or emery board, mineral oil, and a cuticle
pusher.
Step-by-step Pedicure at Home Step #2 – Soak Your Weary Feet
This step is great for relaxing your body, soothing your feet, and
preparing your feet for their pedicure. To begin with you will want
to fill your foot basin with hot water. After the water is in the
basin add a few drops of essential oils to the water. Lavender is
great for relaxation. Now sit down and place your feet into the
basin. Allow them to soak for between 5 and 15 minutes. If you have
dry feet, or calluses, then you may want to extend this time to over
20 minutes. This will allow the skin on your feet to absorb the
moisture from the basin.
Step-by-step Pedicure at Home Step #3 – Exfoliate
Your feet need to be exfoliated periodically to prevent large
calluses from developing. A gentle way to exfoliate your feet is to
use scrubbing salts or sugars. Rub the salts over your feet making
sure to scrub every inch of your feet including between your toes.
After your exfoliation treatment you will want to return your feet
to their foot bath.
Step-by-step Pedicure at Home Step #4 – Wash Your Feet
Now that your feet are exfoliated and relaxed you will next want to
wash your feet. Use a mild soap with moisturizers to wash your feet.
Then remove them from your foot basin and pat them dry with a soft
towel. You may want to warm the towel before you use it to add a
little more luxury to your pedicure.
Step-by-step Pedicure at Home Step #5 – Trim Your Toe Nails
Your toe nails should be nice and soft from soaking in the hot
water. Trim your nails straight across. Round off your toe nails
using an emery board or a nail file. Make sure you file the sides
down to prevent ingrown toenails.
Next you will want to rub a little mineral oil, or olive oil, into
your toe nails. Then use a cuticle pusher to push back your
cuticles. This will help to promote healthy nail growth.
Step-by-step Pedicure at Home Step #6 – Polish
If you want to polish your toe nails then this is the time to do it.
Start by wiping your toenails with nail polish remover. Pat them
dry. Apply a thin coat of polish to your nails. Allow them to dry.
Apply a second thin layer. Allow them to dry. Finish with a clear
coat to seal your nail polish and add strength to your toenails.
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