Tips for the best pedicure at home
How to do a pedicure at home? This question probably pops into your mind when the warm weather is approaching, you want to wear open shoes, show off nice nails and you don't have the possibility to visit a salon in the near future. That's when you start to consider the idea of giving yourself a pampering session and doing a pedicure at home . Because yes, there are options that you can do from the comfort of your home and without spending too much; and a pedicure is one of those options. Do you want to know the steps to do a pedicure at home and get a result that is close to professional level? This is all you need to know to do a pedicure at home.
1. Comfort
It may seem obvious, but it isn't. Create a space in your home where you can stay comfortably without risking staining anything. Doing a pedicure at home takes time, especially if you're looking for a result that is not only beautiful but also long-lasting, so your comfort is very important.
2. Utensils
Unlike hands, feet tend to develop more calluses and nails can become ingrown more easily. This is why different tools are used for hands and feet. To perform a proper pedicure, you will need:
3. Soaking feet
Preparing your feet, both skin and nails, is the first thing you should take into account when doing a pedicure . We recommend that you do not skip this step if you want to get the best result and make grooming your feet easier. Soak your feet in warm water and soap for 10 minutes to soften hard skin. After that time, dry them with a clean, soft towel.
4. File the heels and any calluses
While your feet are still wet, use a foot file to file your heels and any areas where the skin is harder. This will easily remove dead skin from your feet, leaving them softer.
5. Exfoliation
This step is optional, but highly recommended if you want to recreate a spa experience at home. Applying an exfoliant to your feet and legs will provide even more softness to the drier areas.
6. Nail preparation
Start by pushing back your cuticles with an orange stick and carefully trimming them. If you're not in the habit of doing this and don't want to take any risks, simply push them back and leave the task of trimming them for your next visit to your manicurist and/or pedicurist.
When shaping your nails, use pedicure nippers to get a clean, precise cut. Finish shaping with a file for a more natural finish. When finished, clean each nail with Cleaner to remove any residual filing dust.
7. Permanent nail polish pedicure
It's time to apply the nail polish, and to do so you need a base coat, a nail polish in the colour you want to apply and a finishing gloss or top coat . To make the process as comfortable as possible, we recommend using a toe separator . Remember, as with manicures, to apply the preparation liquids to ensure the products adhere.
Here's our professional advice : to perform a pedicure, we recommend that you use a specific base coat for toenails. Unlike manicure bases, a pedicure base coat is specifically designed to be applied to an area that tends to take more hits. The pedicure base coat is characterized by its high flexibility (as well as its resistance and longevity), thus preventing the appearance of possible onycholysis.
1. Comfort
It may seem obvious, but it isn't. Create a space in your home where you can stay comfortably without risking staining anything. Doing a pedicure at home takes time, especially if you're looking for a result that is not only beautiful but also long-lasting, so your comfort is very important.
2. Utensils
Unlike hands, feet tend to develop more calluses and nails can become ingrown more easily. This is why different tools are used for hands and feet. To perform a proper pedicure, you will need:
- Soap
- Exfoliating
- Towel
- Pliers
- Pedicure file
- Nail file
- Orange stick
- Cleaner liquid
- Toe Separator
- Nail polishes (base gel, color and top coat)
- Drying lamp
- Moisturizing cream and cuticle oil
3. Soaking feet
Preparing your feet, both skin and nails, is the first thing you should take into account when doing a pedicure . We recommend that you do not skip this step if you want to get the best result and make grooming your feet easier. Soak your feet in warm water and soap for 10 minutes to soften hard skin. After that time, dry them with a clean, soft towel.
While your feet are still wet, use a foot file to file your heels and any areas where the skin is harder. This will easily remove dead skin from your feet, leaving them softer.
5. Exfoliation
This step is optional, but highly recommended if you want to recreate a spa experience at home. Applying an exfoliant to your feet and legs will provide even more softness to the drier areas.
6. Nail preparation
Start by pushing back your cuticles with an orange stick and carefully trimming them. If you're not in the habit of doing this and don't want to take any risks, simply push them back and leave the task of trimming them for your next visit to your manicurist and/or pedicurist.
When shaping your nails, use pedicure nippers to get a clean, precise cut. Finish shaping with a file for a more natural finish. When finished, clean each nail with Cleaner to remove any residual filing dust.
7. Permanent nail polish pedicure
It's time to apply the nail polish, and to do so you need a base coat, a nail polish in the colour you want to apply and a finishing gloss or top coat . To make the process as comfortable as possible, we recommend using a toe separator . Remember, as with manicures, to apply the preparation liquids to ensure the products adhere.
Here's our professional advice : to perform a pedicure, we recommend that you use a specific base coat for toenails. Unlike manicure bases, a pedicure base coat is specifically designed to be applied to an area that tends to take more hits. The pedicure base coat is characterized by its high flexibility (as well as its resistance and longevity), thus preventing the appearance of possible onycholysis.
Choose the colour you want to show off on your feet and apply two thin layers of the product, allowing each layer to dry under the lamp for the necessary amount of time. We recommend that the first layer of colour be thin so that it dries completely and the product does not wrinkle under the lamp. The second layer can be slightly thicker. Finish off the polish by applying a finishing gloss.
Permanent nail polish on feet is done in the same way as on hands, meaning that each layer of product must be properly dried under a lamp.
8. Maximum hydration
For a perfect result from your home pedicure , apply a moisturizing lotion to your feet and legs afterward. As a specific nourishing treatment, you can apply cuticle oil daily. It is advisable to apply moisturizing products after polishing , since oily or greasy formulas can affect adhesion, resulting in a pedicure that is not long-lasting or resistant.
Permanent nail polish on feet is done in the same way as on hands, meaning that each layer of product must be properly dried under a lamp.
8. Maximum hydration
For a perfect result from your home pedicure , apply a moisturizing lotion to your feet and legs afterward. As a specific nourishing treatment, you can apply cuticle oil daily. It is advisable to apply moisturizing products after polishing , since oily or greasy formulas can affect adhesion, resulting in a pedicure that is not long-lasting or resistant.
Professional pedicure kits
You can create and customize your own professional pedicure kit by choosing the products you prefer according to your needs.
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