Do Your Own Pedicures At Home: Tips On How to Do It

Scientists have shown that having a pedicure can be extremely good. In addition to making your feet feel better, when massage is included, pedicures have been known to lower your stress and pain and promote better blood circulation. Professional pedicures, though, are not something that most folks are interested in seeking out. Going for a professional pedicure means having your feet subjected to tools that have been used on many other individuals and you never know if the salon maintains good hygienic standards. Fortunately, an at-home pedicure is something you will be able to do. Below is information on how you can do your own pedicures without ever leaving your home.

First off, try removing any existing polish with the help of a non-acetone polish remover (acetone can cause a number of health problems). Cut your nails straight across and use a nail file to smooth down any roughness. See to it that you clip the nails using a toenail clipper, not one for fingernails. The curved shape of fingernail clippers can cause toenails to become ingrown and painful.

Try to use a foot bath and soak your feet. Tey letting your feet stay in a tub filled with warm water for several minutes. You can try putting things like lavender bath salts or other skin softeners and soothers. This makes your foot bath more relaxing and is a great way to indulge your feet to help them feel better. You can get ingredients for your foot bath in just about every store that carries bath and body products. A few are costlier than others but choose the one you like the best.

Use a pumice to smooth down any rough patches or calluses that may still be left after the bath. don’t try to use a callus shaver or something similar. A simple pumice stone is all you actually need.

Rinse off your feet once you’ve finished with the pumice. Once you have rinsed off the dust from the pumice stone and your calluses and any foot soak-ness that remains, it is time to apply some moisturizing lotion. There are all types of moisturizing lotions for the feet out there. Try not to rub in the lotion (though if you’re pressed for time this can be sufficient). Instead, if you can, try to massage in the lotion. Massage helps relax your feet and, by extension, your whole body.

Now that your feet are all clean, callus-free clear of calluses and have been properly moisturized, if you have time, it is time to make them pretty. This isn’t crucial but it can do wonders for your confidence to know that, even if they are enclosed in shoes, your toes are attractive looking. Cuticle pushers are the best option for pushing back your cuticles (trimmers can trigger a number of cuts and infections). Next, apply a layer of nail strengthening polish. And once that has dried, you can use any color of nail polish you prefer.

At home pedicures don’t need to take a long time and are oftentimes cheaper than what you would pay for professional services. Don’t hesitate to get started; these do-it-yourself pedicures can improve the health of your whole body!

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