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My thoughts
today were being that it is Mothers Day, why can't we enjoy a
pedicure on a more regular basis without having to leave the comfort
of our own home, and something that we could do while watching say
"Home
and Away" (yes I am a fan!).
Below are
some great tips for giving yourself a professional pedicure at home,
so you and your feet will always feel like a million dollars, but not
take a lot of time out of your busy schedule!
So here goes the process of your DIY Pedicure:-
Remove.
Strip old
nail color with acetone polish remover on a cotton ball. (Note: Don't
use a tissue, it will fall apart and doesn't absorb the remover
well.)
Soak.
Add Epson
salt or a bath bomb and your favorite scented oil (I like lavender)
to warm water and soak your feet for 10 minutes. Although the bath
tub might be easier, I recommend using a large bowl (or foot spa)
instead (keep it for foot use only). That way it feels more glamorous
and luxurious. Place it in your living or bedroom and relax watching
TV or with a book while you soak.
Buff.
Dry your
feet with a clean towel. Then, exfoliate feet and heels with either
wet & dry sand paper, an exfoliating cream, or a biodegradable
pumice pad. Rub in any direction you want, but don't scrub too hard
and never rub the top of your foot. Make sure to get your heel, the
ball of your foot and your big toe. Thoroughly rinse the pad after
each use, let it dry and keep it in a plastic bag. Have big calluses?
Never use a razor to try to shave them away - you could go too far
and cut your foot. Plus, sometimes calluses are good. They're like a
protective area on your feet. You don't want to eliminate them."
Just use the stone a bit more vigorously in that area.
Exfoliate.
Remove dry
skin from legs and feet with a homemade mixture of olive oil and sea
salt or raw sugar. Or, choose a scrub. Rub in an upward motion for
two to three minutes. Then, rinse them in your foot bath.
Trim.
Cut nails
with a toenail clipper, then file them to your length of choice. Make
sure not to go too short though, as nothing looks worse than a space
between the polish and the top of your nail bed. Run your finger
across the top of your toe. If your nail barely grazes your finger,
you've got the right length. As for shape, I prefer squared nails
over rounded tips, It looks more modern and can help eliminate
ingrown toe nails.
Moisturize.
Massage feet
and legs with a rich cream to smooth and soften skin.
Soften.
Apply
cuticle oil to nails to soften and revitalize rough areas.
Push.
Use a
cuticle or ice-cream stick to press cuticles back so they don't get
in the way of the polish.
Polish.
Apply a base
coat first. Then, apply two thin coats of polish. Finish with a top
coat if you haven't used one yet.
Helpful Hints:
When soaking your feet, add a few drops of tea tree oil to the water
to fight athlete's foot and reduce itchiness.
· Ask your partner to do the massaging for total
relaxation.
· If you don't have cuticle oil, olive oil works just as well.
· Keep nail polish in a cool, dry place, like the fridge. It'll
last longer.
· A well-done French pedicure can look nice on toes. But
make sure to see a professional. Nothing looks worse than uneven
lines and smudges.
Finger and toe nail polish don't have to match. Sometimes it's fun to
do different shades of the same color. If you're opting for varying
shades, go lighter on your hands and darker on feet.
Happy Mothers Day to everyone!!! xxxx
Kylie-Jane Suggests the following Products
to
assist with your pedicure:-
MK Satin Hands Pampering Set $68
Lotus & Bamboo Collection
Mint Bliss Energising Foot & Leg Lotion $26
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