Here’s how you can enjoy the perfect pedicure at home

Finding some ‘me’ time during the day can be quite difficult, let alone a trip to the salon. And while you may have some time during the weekend, the salons are always packed on those days. In such cases, your feet and nails might get neglected and not receive the love and care they deserve. However, instead of relying on the nail technician, it’d be advisable to learn how to enjoy the perfect pedicure at home. You can start by investing in some essentials such as tools, high-quality nail polish remover, oils, and some nail paints. 

Tips to Make the Most out of your DIY pedicure session at home 

Creating your very own pedicure kit can help you in saving both time and money in the long run. What’s even more fun is that you can even invite your friends over and have a fun pedicure session together. Apart from purchasing a dip and twist nail paint remover, the following are some things you can do for giving yourself a pedicure: 

Grab Your Tools 

Before you begin your pedicure session, make sure that all of your tools are within hand’s reach. Grab your nail polish remover, a filer, some cotton pads, a nail cutter, cuticle pushers as well as the nail polish of your choice. 

Clean Your Feet 

Soaking your feet in warm water is not just relaxing but also crucial for the hygiene of your feet. It helps in loosening dead cells from the skin and then you can easily scrub them off. In order to make it even more relaxing, you can also add Epsom salt to the water. Additionally, essential oils can also be used. 

Clean Your Nails 

Make use of a nail polish remover and some cotton to clean your nails of any residual nail polish. Use a nail remover that is enriched with argan oil and vitamin E, to provide some extra nourishment for your nails. Rough edges can be filled off using a filer. Similarly, you can use a clipper to trim your nails. After clipping and trimming, you can also apply some cuticle cream. If you don’t have some cream, you can also make use of petroleum jelly for moisturizing. This also helps in softening the skin surrounding your nails. 

Scrub Your Calluses

Make use of a foot scraper or a pumice stone for gently scrubbing your calluses. This will soften the surface easily. However, ensure that you aren’t damaging your skin in the process. Just smoothen your skin and other rugged parts without damaging any skin. 

Hydration 

Use a foot scrub for exfoliating your feet and then make use of a moisturizer. Use this moisturizer from your toes to your calves. This helps in nourishing the skin and making it feel hydrated and soft. 

Conclusion 

The last step is to apply your chosen shade of nail paint. Apply the first coat and then let it dry for a few minutes before applying the second coat. Sit back and relax while your nail paint dries off. However, if you’ve just removed a previous coat and don’t plan on attending any event then it is advisable to leave your nails bare for at least a week before repainting them. This will help in preventing discoloration of the nails.