Do It Yourself At Home: The Pedicure

Pedicures have been found, in many circles, to be advantageous. They don't simply help your feet feel better; when they involve things like massage, pedicures can improve blood flow, lessen your stress, and lessen pain. But then, majority of us aren't super happy about the idea of getting a pedicure from a professional. Professional pedicurists make use of the same tubs again and again and there is no way to make certain whether or not their tools are up to hygienic standards. Thankfully, giving yourself a pedicure is something you can do. If you are interested to learn how to gives yourself pedicures at home, don't stop reading.

Get rid of any nail polish with a non-acetone polish remover (acetone is not good for your health). The next thing you should do is clip your nails straight across and file down the rough edges. See to it that you cut the nails with a toenail clipper, not one for fingernails. The curved shape of fingernail clippers can cause toenails to become ingrown and painful.

Try soaking your feet in water. Try letting your feet sit in warm water for approximately three minutes. You can try adding things like lavender bath salts or other skin softeners and soothers. This makes your foot bath even more relaxing and is a terrific way to pamper your feet to help them feel better. Foot soaking crystals can be found in just about any bath and body section of any department store in the country. Obviously, several might cost a little more but pick the ones you like most.

Smooth down any calluses or rough patches that may still be there after your foot soak with the use of a pumice stone. Avoid using callus shavers or similar tools. A simple pumice stone is all you really need.

Rinse your feet once you're finished with the pumice stone. Once you've rinsed the foot soak and any callus dust or dust from the pumice stone, apply some moisturizing lotion. There are all kinds of lotions specifically for the feet out there. It is okay to just rub in the lotion quickly if you are pressed for time, but try not to settle for this. Try to massage in the lotion if possible. Massaging helps relax not just your feet but the rest of your body too.

Once your feet are clean, without calluses and moisturized, it is time to prep them to be pretty. Though this isn't really an essential step, knowing that your toes are pretty (even if you're the only person who can see them because your feet are stuffed into closed toe shoes all day) can do quite a lot for your confidence. Try to push back your cuticles with the use of a cuticle pusher (the trimmers can cause cuts on your skin and cause infections). Your base coat must be a good nail strengthening polish. After base coat has had the time to dry properly, paint whatever colors or designs that you like!

At home pedicures need not take much time and are usually less expensive than what you would pay for professional services. They're terrific for the health of your whole body so start right now! what are you waiting for?