Perform a Professional Salon Pedicure
Have tired feet. Having a pedicure can help to relieve your feet at the same time keeping it healthy. Here are the steps to perform a pedicure right at home without the salon expense
Steps
- Firstly, be sure to remove all nail polish, if you have any on, from the feet with a cotton and pure acetone(nail polish remover)
- Trim and file the toe nails to the desired length and shape.( when filing nails, do not file in zig-zap but rather from the edges going up to the center of the nail.) It is also better to file nails than to clip then unless they are extremely long.
- Prepare the foot bath. Use a basin that both feet can go into at once or use a foot spa. Put lukewarm water in the basin with soothing fragrance ( can be scented body wash) and sterilizers ( can be alcohol)
- Massage the feet with cuticle softeners ( olive oil can also do the job) Be sure to target the heels and the cuticle around the nail. Cuticle softeners soften the cuticle for a better clean.
- Remove the foot from the foot bath and towel dry.
- Use a foot grater to scrub under the foot bottom, targeting the heels and the football ( located under the big toe)
- Use a pumice stone to also scrub the foot bottom
- Use a foot file to scrub the foot bottom
- Use a cuticle cleaner and pusher to clean the nails and push back cuticle.( an orange wood stick can replace the cuticle cleaner and clipper and it is much cheaper). If you do not have and orangewood stick, you can buy them in mani and pedi sets with nail files).
- Massage the feet with foot scrub ( if you do not have foot scrub a mixture of honey and brown sugar will be as effective). You may also use a foot exfoliator with a gritty substance to remove dead skin, but be sure to rinse feet after use of it.
- Wash off the feet with hands to remove the scrub
- Use a pedicure brush to brush on top of the nails for a deeper clean
- Use a buffer to buff on the surface of the nail for a smoother nail.
- Apply a foot lotion or pedicure lotion for the finishing touch.
- Finally, the application of the nail painting. Use a base coat before applying nail colour to allow nail colour to last longer\
- After the application of the base coat then the desired nail color can be applied.
- Design as desired. When the nail polish is dried then for the ending apply the top coat ( the top coat allow the nail polish to stay longer and reduces cracking on the nail paint)
- Finally you are finished. ( all materials can be purchased at the local nail store or beauty store) A professional pedicure without the salon price.
Warnings
- Be sure to handle instruments with care so as to not cause injury.
- After every pedicure be sure to sterilize instruments.
Sources and Citations
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