Giving yourself a pedicure

There are a ton of pedicure tools available with the sole purpose of making your feet beautiful. Most people are confused by so many options and only use pedicure tools they are familiar with like nail clippers and nail files. Some tools deliver great results, however, and should not be overlooked. Once you learn how to use the tools properly, you will find giving yourself a pedicure to be less grueling.

1. Nail Clippers Almost everyone knows how to use a toenail clipper. Toenail clippers trim nails down when they get too long. They are relatively inexpensive and last a long time. Nail clippers should be cleaned occasionally to prevent bacteria growth.
2. Nail Files Nail files are another common pedicure tool, but they are often misused. You may be tempted to run the nail file back and forth across the edge of each nail, but nail files should actually be used in one direction only. Sweeping the nail file in one direction will keep the edges of your nail smooth and free from damage.
3. Nail Buffers Buffers are rectangular blocks that have different grit sizes on each side. By running the buffer over the surface of the nail in one direction, you can achieve naturally smooth nails. Starting off with smooth nails will also result in better looking nail polish.
4. Cuticle Stick or Pusher An instrument with a flat tip used to push cuticles back or away from the nail. A lotion or cream should be applied to soften cuticles before using a cuticle pusher.
5. Cuticle Nippers These nippers look like small pliers and are used to nip or cut away excess cuticles. Use caution with nail clippers since it is possible to dig too deeply into the skin.
6. Foot Scrub A foot scrub will exfoliate skin by helping to loosen and remove dead skin cells. A new layer of skin will be revealed, leaving your feet feeling smooth and silky.
7. Foot File Removes dry skin from the surface of your feet, especially at the heels. Foot files are used to file down calluses and corns. Foot files look like a larger version of a nail file. A pumice stone or the Ped Egg are also types of foot files.

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You are always busy and you hardly ever slow down. For you to have gotten a pedicure the last month was a miracle. Today you look down when deciding between open toe or closed toe shoes. Closed toe today? Well the pedicure was cute while it lasted. Wouldn’t it just be great if you could just do your own pedicure? The solution is simple. Here are some pedicure tools you will need and instructions to go with them.

Pedicure Tools

The definition of pedicure is the cosmetic care of feet and nails. So keep that in mind as you tend to your soles. The basic pedicure tools you will need can be found in a kit. You are going to need toenail polish remover and cotton balls. That polish is chipped and peeling you put some more on. Other pedicure tools you will need are clippers and a nail file to shape your nails to a perfect shape for you. You should cut them straight to avoid hangnails. Next, you’re going to need a foot file to get that stubborn dry skin built up on the soles of your feet. A Peg Egg is a really good pedicure tool for this. No pedicure is complete without a warm soak first. So a bowl or basin with warm water is to soak your feet. Use a foot scrub to get rid of the rest of the dead skin, rinse, and apply foot lotion. This will keep the skin nice and soft and moist. Now apply your favorite nail polish and your feet are a perfect show. Well after they dry they will be.

PEDI PISTOL

The whole process, if you have the right pedicure tools, can take 20 minutes or a whole day with you and friends. The pedicure at home is always a fun easy way to relax and take care of you. So put on those closed toed shoes today, but after work there’s nothing that should stop you from taking care of your little piggies.

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By Robin Brain

When Most People Think of Nail Care, it’s fingernails that come to mind. Yet, in cities like New York and Paris, pedicures outrank manicures as the current beauty “must-haves.”

I’m not sure why this is. Perhaps it’s the hoseless legs, bare feet, and strappy shoes ladies wear with no regard to the season – although it could be something else that I have no knowledge of. Regardless of the reason, however, urban sophisticates have gorgeous toes: smooth, moisturized, and dressed with subtle nude, classic red, or some seasonal shade of nail color. You too, can have lovely feet – in fact, good-looking toenails are easier to create and maintain than attractive, well-cared-for fingernails. That’s because your toenails need in-depth attention only every 2 to 3 weeks, while fingernails need a fresh manicure every week or week-and-a-half.

Assembling your tools

Your pedicure access ones should include nail ­polish remover and cotton balls; hand and cuticle cream’ a buffer buffer; an orangewood or birchwood stick; a nail brush; nail clippers; and nail antiseptic. Have a bowl of warm, soapy water with a few drops of lemon juice and a few drops of olive all to hand. An antimicrobial base coat is a smart option for those of you worried about fungal infections, while a foot pumice, nail mask, nail color, and top coat are optional extras for your pedicure. Now that you have got all the equipment together, you can get to work on your toenails.

Preparing your toes

With nail-polish remover and a cotton ball, remove any traces of old polish. If you have any thick, ridged toenails, or calluses on your toes, use a buffer to gently smooth these. Work gently and conservatively! Too little buffing is safer and healthier than too much.

Soak your feet for 2 or 3 minutes in a basin of warm, soapy water to help clean under your nails and to soften nails and cuticles. Use a nailbrush to dislodge dirt and exfoliate any dry skin, and dry thoroughly. Using an orangewood or birchwood stick, GENTLY clean away any remaining dirt under nails. Now would be a good moment to treat your feet to a gentle exfoliation with a foot pumice.

Trim your nails with nail dippers, taking care not to dip them too short, or to curve nails in at the corners.

Moisturizing your feet and toes

Dry, cracked feet steal attention from well-tended toenails. Moisturize feet with a 2- or 3-minute massage using your favorite hand or body cream. If using a nail mask, apply it now and allow it to remain on for an hour. Not everyone has heavy cuticles on their toenails. If you do, massage a bit of cuticle cream into cuticles and gently nudge back overgrown skin with an orangewood stick; if you are particularly sensitive, wrap the end of the stick in cotton.

To remove any oily residue, swipe nails with nail antiseptic. Prime nails for polish with a base coat. To apply, place your foot flat on a level surface and spread your toes out – if your toes are particularly bunched, separate them with cotton balls. Paint a thin coat of base coat on each toenail. Those who prefer a natural look can end the pedicure here.

You should apply polish in the same way that you applied the base coat. When the polish is dry, apply a second coat. Remove any stray traces of nail color with an orangewood stick wrapped in cotton and dipped in nail-polish remover.

When nail color has dried, apply a top coat. Do nothing, touch nothing, put on nothing, until your toenails are dry.

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