Nobody we’ve met dislikes getting their feet done at a salon—there’s nothing not to enjoy about the soaking, massaging, and unwinding aspects of it. A comprehensive professional pedicure, however, isn’t always possible. Taking control of the situation and doing your own pedicure at home can save costs and time. With the correct advice, it can also be just as enjoyable and successful as going to the salon. Get the greatest at-home pedicure advice from nail professionals by reading on.
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Tips You Need For An At-Home Pedicure
Assemble Pedicure Supplies Fit for a Spa
Invest in a foot mask, Epsom salts, a special foot bath, and toe separators for a genuinely luxurious at-home pedicure. Naturally, add whatever you need to make it feel like a spa (such as a favorite scented candle or luxury spa water infused with cucumber and mint).
In addition, here are a few basics you’ll need for an at-home pedicure: Foot file or pumice, Clean towels, Nail file, Nail clippers, Orange stick, Moisturizing lotion, Cuticle oil, Nail polish, Base coat, and Top coat.
Make pedicures a treat for the evening
Smudges and stains might occur right away if you wear shoes and socks or even merely walk about too quickly after polishing your nails. Glass advises against having at-home pedicures later in the evening for this reason. Before going to bed, do your pedicure while you’re relaxing and watching TV because you won’t be tempted to get up and move around.
After Soaking, Completely Dry Nails
Dry skin and cuticles can be softened by soaking your feet, but make sure to give yourself enough time between that step and the polishing part of the manicure. The nail bed swells as water pours into it. If you paint the nail while it’s still too wet, the polish is more likely to chip and eventually won’t last as long after it shrinks (as the water evaporates). If you are going to get your feet wet, let it at least 30 minutes for everything to dry before moving on to polishing.
Consider a Foot Peel
A foot peel works well in place of soaking and sloughing your heels if you don’t have time or want to. It requires very little elbow grease. use one that takes a few days to yield results.
How it works: After wearing the sock-like mask for around an hour, dead skin begins to peel off as a result of a combination of acids breaking it down. The painting part is all that’s left to do once the feet are sufficiently smooth.
Remove Oils or Moisturizers Before Polish
Apart from eliminating outdated nail varnish, make sure your nails are devoid of any oils or moisturizers. Any extra cuticle oil can be quickly removed with a dry paper towel, rubbing alcohol, or nail paint remover. This improves the way the nail paint adheres to your nails.
Start With the Big Toe
Painting the big toe first reduces the chance of smudging or smearing when applying the next layer of polish or top coat by giving it enough time to dry while you paint the other toes. You need to give [the big toe] more time to dry before applying a second layer because of its larger surface area.
Finish One Step at a Time
Conversely, you also want to avoid letting the polish dry too much in between applications as this can result in a clumpy, uneven finish. Do one foot at a time, applying a base coat, two color coats, and a top coat before going on to the next, as opposed to switching between your feet. By doing this, each layer is able to dry slightly faster than it would if you were applying both feet at once.
Apply a Base Coat
To make nail polish last longer, it’s a good idea to paint the nails first and then apply a base coat. Applying a base layer helps the polish adhere to your nails and keeps them from flaking or chipping. It also serves as a barrier to keep any potential harm to your natural nail at bay.
Use Polish in Thinner Layers
Avoiding clumping is achieved by applying extremely thin layers of polish. One thick coat is preferable to several thin ones. Wipe off any excess polish by wiping it on the inside of the bottle. Your brush should be coated, not drowned.
Use Your Top Coat
You may lessen the likelihood that your at-home pedicure will chip by using a clear top coat. For increased durability and to keep your pedicure looking beach-ready for a much longer period of time, you can reapply the top coat every few days. A beautiful top coat also adds a glossy finish to nails.
Apply Cuticle Oil Last
If you must wear shoes and socks before your toes are dry, coat them with cuticle oil and place a piece of plastic wrap over them. To prevent stains, the cuticle oil provides a barrier between the polish and the plastic.
This is a lovely final step that will help keep the skin around the nail pleasant and hydrated, even if the toes are completely dry. In addition, it’s the ideal item to grab in case you’re pressed for time to tidy your toenails. Apply it to your cuticles and dry skin to give your nails a beautiful, healthy-looking shine in a matter of seconds.
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