Friday, 24 June 2011

How to give yourself a perfect home pedicure.

Pampering yourself with a pedicure is so worth it, but can be costly.  Why not if you do it yourself at home! Learn the tricks of the trade with Sandstorm Boutique.

You will need: 
•Toenail trimmers
•Emery board
•Epsom salt
•Orangewood sticks
•Foot file
•Foot lotion
•Toe-separator
•Nail polish remover
•Base coat polish
•Colored Polish
•Top coat polish

Step 1: Trim
Remove all nail-polish
Avoid ingrown toenails by trimming straight across with a toenail clipper.
File the edges.

Step 2: Soak
Soak your feet in warm water and Epsom salts for 5-10 minutes.
While your feet are still wet, gently push back the cuticles with the flat edge of an orangewood stick.
Smooth the edges and bottoms of your dampened feet with a foot file.

Step 3: Moisturize
Dry your feet. Massage each foot with a foot lotion.

Step 4: Paint
Wipe your nail beds with polish remover to remove any oils.
Wearing toe-separators, apply a thin layer of base coat. Let it dry completely.
Apply one to two coats of nail polish.
Finish with a thin layer of top coat.

TOP TIP:
Leave your shoes off for at least an hour or two to allow the polish to thoroughly dry.



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