Perfectly Polished Toes

A pedicure is what all women need to
unwind. There is nothing more soothing
and more relaxing that getting a makeover
for your feet! It leaves you feeling fresh
and fabulous! And let’s face it…without
doing your pedicure how would you
even face the world in the summer with
sandals on?

It is said that healthy, happy feet are
central in well-being, so you’ll definitely
feel much better after treating yourself
to a mini-spa. Start off by filing your tub,
or a little basin with warm water. Add
rosewater or essential oils to soften your
feet as well as relax you. Soak your feet
for about 15 minutes.

Clean your toenails and clip them. Get out
your file and file your toes or the rough
edges. Using an emery board, work carefully
in both directions to smooth away the rough
edges. If you decide to use a metal file, work
in one direction as it may be too harsh for
your skin.

Get some cuticle remover and rub it into your
nail beds. If you decide to trim your cuticles
make sure that you do so carefully and with a
sterilized trimmer. For something easier, just
push your cuticles back with a manicure stick
any clip any left over nails.
Using a skin file or loofah, remove dead skin
from soles of feet, making sure that you pay
special attention to your heels and balls of
your feet. You can use a pumice stone too if
you like. Massage an exfoliant cream into
your skin, rubbing it all the way up to your
calves. Rinse that off, and massage a
moisturizing lotion especially made for feet.

Almost done! Apply a neutral base coat to
fortify and protect your toe nails. Apply two
coats of your favourite colour and a clear
protective top coat. Let your toe nails dry for
about 20 minutes.


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