To achieve a salon-quality pedicure at home, you will need the following supplies:
- nail clippers and file
- cuticle pusher and nipper
- foot soak or Epsom salt
- foot scrub or pumice stone
- moisturizer or lotion
- nail polish and top coat
Here are the steps to follow:
- Begin by soaking your feet in a foot soak or warm water with Epsom salt for 10-15 minutes to soften the skin and nails.
- Use a nail clipper and file to shape and file your nails.
- Use a cuticle pusher to push back the cuticles, then use a cuticle nipper to trim any excess cuticle.
- Use a foot scrub or pumice stone to exfoliate the skin on your feet, paying special attention to the heels and balls of your feet.
- Rinse your feet and dry them thoroughly.
- Apply moisturizer or lotion to your feet and massage it in, paying special attention to the heels and toes.
- Apply a base coat to your nails, then apply your desired nail polish color and finish with a top coat.
To get soft hands, you will need:
- hand soap or mild cleanser
- cuticle pusher and nipper
- exfoliating scrub or sugar
- moisturizer or lotion
- Begin by washing your hands with a mild soap or cleanser.
- Use a cuticle pusher to push back the cuticles, then use a cuticle nipper to trim any excess cuticle.
- Exfoliate your hands with an exfoliating scrub or sugar to remove dead skin cells.
- Rinse your hands and dry them thoroughly.
- Apply moisturizer or lotion to your hands and massage it in, paying special attention to your cuticles and nails.
It’s a good idea to make this a regular routine to keep your hands and feet looking and feeling their best.
