Who says getting a perfect pedicure requires going to a salon? You can achieve a salon-quality foot look at home with the correct ingredients and advice. Everything you need to know about painting, caring for, and soaking your toes will be covered in this article. It’s time to pamper yourself and your toes, so grab your favorite nail polish and turn on your favorite music.
collect the materials for your pedicure
Make sure you have all the necessary tools before starting your at-home pedicure. You can choose how complex or simple your supplies are, but generally speaking, you should have the following at the very least:
- Remover for nail polish
- Use a scraper or foot file
- Clippers and a nail file
- Cuticle oil and foot cream
- lacquer for nails (base and top coat included)
Start with a clean canvas
Use a non-acetone remover to make sure your fingernails and toenails are clean of polish before you begin, acetone may be quite harsh and peeling. Next, carefully shape your nails to the length and form you want using clippers and/or a file. Since a crystal nail file can prevent splitting and shape even the most delicate nails, we prefer to use one. Next, use a buffing block to even out the surface of your nails. For a high gloss, use the smooth polishing side afterward.
Scrub and soak
Soak your feet for five minutes and your hands for two to three minutes. It’s time to scrub now. combine one spoonful of sugar with one tablespoon of baby oil gel, then gently scrape away the dry, dead skin cells. It leaves your skin feeling silky and has a lovely scent. After rinsing, pat dry.
Maintain your cuticles
Applying some oil to your cuticles will help them become softer. You should be able to get a really lovely shape by pushing back your cuticles with an orangewood stick now that they are smooth and soft. This instrument can also be used to remove dirt from under the nail. The enjoyable part is about to begin: massage. Apply a thick layer of moisturizer to your skin. Keep in mind your cuticles and heels! To get rid of any oil and moisturizer, use non-acetone polish remover on the nail beds before proceeding to the next step. Extremely clean nails are essential for longer-lasting polish.
Never skip the base coat
To even out the surface and eliminate any ridges, use a base layer before applying your color. It only takes a single, thin coat.
Polish away
Apply two light coats of polish, letting each coat dry completely before applying another. To apply polish like a pro, start in the middle of the nail and work your way outward. The secret is to apply as few layers of polish as possible to maximize lifespan and hasten the drying process.
Apply a final layer
A top coat adds more benefits than just gloss. Additionally, it eliminates any hiccups and imperfections, which is frequently a huge help. You only need to wear one coat. Apply a second coat of top coat to your manicure or pedicure to rapidly change them throughout the week.
Relax and avoid touching anything
Just relax now, and fight the impulse to do anything other than watch Real Housewives on the couch. Both you and your newly manicured nails deserve it. Apply a few drops of Olive & June’s Dry Drops to the nails for a picture-perfect finish. This can certainly accelerate the drying process, even if it is entirely optional.
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