5
Steps to a DIY Manicure & Pedicure at Home
Doing
your own pedicure at home is easier than you may think, and will save you big
bucks at the salon. It will leave you feeling pampered and your feet will look
fantastic for sandal season. Here are all the steps you need to get a
salon-quality pedicure without the salon price.
Step 1:
Whiten Yellow Nails
Suffering
from yellow toenails? After removing any previous polish, bring back their
natural luster with some whitening toothpaste! Apply the toothpaste to toenails
and let sit for an hour
The
secret to softer feet is soaking them. For this step in your at-home pedicure,
fill a bucket (or large kitchen pot) most of the way with water, and soak your
feet for 15-20 minutes. Super-charge its softening power by adding 1/4 cup of
milk to the footbath. For even more added benefits, add Epsom salts to soothe
your feet and relax the muscles.
Step 3:
Remove Dead Skin
To
remove the dead skin from your feet, all you need is coarse salt or sugar. Mix
it with a bit of vegetable or olive oil, making sure it doesn't dissolve. Then
rub vigorously all over your feet (use a pumice stone if you have one). Rinse
them one more time and you're ready for Step 4.
Step 4:
Moisturize, Trim, and Massage
Trim
your toenails straight across with nail clippers, then gently file the edges
round to avoid ingrown nails. Moisturize the tops and soles your feet with your
favorite hand lotion, massaging deeply in a circular motion to increase
circulation and reduce swelling. If you don't have cuticle cream to use on your
cuticles, use mayonnaise instead! It will add moisture and protect you from
getting hangnails.
Step 5:
Expertly Polish Your Nails
If
you've ever wondered what the secret is at professional salons, here it is:
Paint your toenails in three strokes. Start near your cuticle and paint a broad
stroke down the center of the nail toward the tip. Fill in the right and left
sides with similar motions. Wait 2 minutes, then apply another coat. If you’re
looking for inexpensive nail polish, check out DiscountCosmeticOutlet.com and LightInTheBox.com.
And make sure to store your polish in the refrigerator to make it last longer!
For even
more tips about saving on cosmetics and DIY beauty nights, check out our
eBook, Who Knew? Beauty on a Budget,
available on Kindle and Nook.
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