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How to Give Yourself a Pedicure?
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.
Steps:
- Remove any old nail polish thoroughly.
- Soak your feet in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. Add Epsom salts or any other commercial foot soak.
- Clip your toenails straight across using a toenail clipper or scissors. Clipping straight across will help prevent ingrown toenails.
- File the toenails to smooth any rough edges.
- Push back your cuticles. Use a cuticle moisturizer if they do not push back easily after soaking.
- 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.
- Separate your toes. Put cotton between your toes, or use a ready-made device for pedicures.
- Apply a base coat and give it time to dry.
- Apply polish, cleaning up any stray marks with a cotton swab dipped in polish remover. Add a second coat for deeper color.
- Complete the pedicure with a top coat of clear polish.
Tips:
Leave your shoes off for at least an hour or two to allow the polish to thoroughly dry.
Warnings:
Avoid cutting your cuticles with scissors or nail clippers.
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