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Sadly, booking our toes in for aspaday is the most neglected item on our ever-growing to-do list.
But it doesn’t have to be.
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Ahead, 14 simple steps for giving yourself a spa-worthy pedi without leaving your couch.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Haile says it’s important to customize your pedicure.
“Just like your face, your feet go through changes,” she says.
“Maybe you’re looking to restore dehydrated skin that needs nourishment or re-energize your skin.
That will determine what you need, such as tools, lotions, scrubs, etc.”
Remove Old Nail Polish
The first step to a great pedicure is to remove any old paint.
when you obtain your supplies ready, saturate the cotton pad with remover.
If you havestains on your nails, Tuttle recommends using lemon juice to remove them.
When using, Haile says to follow the soak with the masque and scrub, then butter your feet.
“Cuticle cutting should always be done by your licensed manicurist,” she says.
“Soaking infuses water with minerals to quickly cleanse and purify the skin,” she says.
“It also helps reduce inflammation and redness while revving circulation, bringing skin-damaging toxins to the surface.”
when you land soaked and softened your cuticles, Haile recommends using acuticle removerto dissolve any remaining dry skin.
Byrdie Tip
Seek help from a medical professional when dealing with ingrown toenail maintenance.
Trim to Prep
The most important part of any manicure or pedicure is nail prep.
If you gotta trim them, cut your toenails straight across to just above the skin.
Buff Away Uneveness
The perfect pedicure requires a pristine canvas.
Any rough or uneven areas will be your adversaries here, but a good buffing tool can help.
Try aDIY recipeor use a ready-made masque.
Once the base has set, you’re ready to move on to the color.
Then, apply a thin coat of polish to start.
If you have shaky hands, you’re not alone.
Then, wait another minute before adding a second coat.
Then, carefully clean up any rogue polish marks or errors with a cotton swab dipped in polish remover.
Once finished and dry, you’re free to admire your handiwork.
Maintain With Cuticle Serum
Aftercare is the key to extending the life of any pedicure.
For these, it’s best to allow a minimum of 7 to 10 days between treatments.
