Follow These Tips For A Great At-Home Pedicure
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Scientists have shown that getting a pedicure can be really good. They aren’t just for making your feet feel better; when they involve massage, they are good for things like reducing your pain, improving your blood circulation, and reducing your stress levels. Professional pedicures, however, are not something that most people are interested in getting. Getting a professional pedicure means having your feet subjected to things that have been used on a gross amount of other people and you never know if the salon is up on its hygienic standards. Thankfully, a DIY pedicure is something you will be able to do. Below is information on how you can do your own pedicures without ever leaving the house.
The first thing you have to do is use a non-acetone polish remover (acetone is not good for your body) to get rid of any polish that might still be on your toes. Then trim the toenails (straight across) and use a nail file to file down any rough edges. Be sure you use a toenail clipper to trim your nails instead of a fingernail clipper. The curve in fingernail clippers can cause toenails to become ingrown and cause you lots of pain.
Try to soak your feet in a foot bath. Let your feet sit in a bath of warm water for around three minutes. You can put things like lavender bath salts or other skin softeners and soothers. This makes your foot bath a lot more relaxing and is a good way to indulge your feet to help them feel better. Almost every bath and body section of stores sell things to make a foot bath better. Of course, some might cost a little more but choose the ones you like most.
Use a pumice stone to get rid of any rough spots or calluses that may still be there after the foot soak. Don’t use callus shavers or tools of that ilk. Good old pumice stones are perfectly fine.
After you’ve finished with the pumice, it is time to rinse your feet. When you have washed off any pumice or callus dust and any foot soak additives that might be clinging on, slather some moisturizing lotion. There are lots of moisturizing lotions available particularly for the feet. Don’t just rub in in the lotion, though it’s fine if you are in a rush. Massage in the lotion if you have the time to do so. Massage helps settle down your feet and, by extension, your entire body.
When your feet are squeaky clean, callus free and moisturized, the next step is to make them beautiful. This isn’t vital but it can do wonders for your self-esteem to know that, even if they are enclosed in shoes, your toes are attractive looking. Try pushing back your cuticles with the use of a cuticle pusher (the trimmers can cut your skin and introduce infections). Your first layer must be a good nail strengthening polish. When that has had the time to dry properly, paint whatever colors or designs that you want!
A do it yourself pedicure is oftentimes more inexpensive than a professional pedicure and oftentimes takes less time to complete. Get started today; these do-it-yourself pedicures can improve your whole body’s health!