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Pedicures have been established, in many circles, to be beneficial. They don’t merely help your feet feel better; when they include things like massage, they can improve blood flow, melt off your stress, and lessen pain. But then, many people aren’t really happy about the idea of professional pedicures. Professional pedicurists use the same tubs over and over again and there is no way to make certain whether or not their tools are really hygienic. Fortunately, it’s possible to give yourself your own pedicures. If you wish to learn how to do your own pedicures, keep reading.
First off, you need to remove any existing polish with a non-acetone polish remover (acetone can cause a number of health conditions). Then cut your nails straight across and smooth down any rough edges. See to it that you trim the nails with a toenail clipper, not one for fingernails. Fingernail clippers have a curved shape and can make your toenails become ingrown and painful.
Try using a foot bath and soak your feet. Try to soak your feet in the bath for about three minutes. It is also good to put in things like bath salts, skin softeners or skin soothers to the warm water. This can turn the foot bath into a really comforting experience and help your feet feel truly good. Foot soaking crystals are sold in just about any bath and body aisle of any department store these days. Some are more expensive than others but choose the one you like the best.
Remove any calluses or rough patches that could still be there after your foot bath with the use of a pumice stone. It is not a good idea to make use of a callus shaver (or a similar tool). A simple pumice stone is all you really need to have on hand.
Wash your feet after you’re done with the pumice. When you have rinsed the dust from the pumice stone and your calluses as well as any foot soak-ness that is still there, it is time to apply some moisturizing lotion. There are all sorts of foot-centric moisturizing lotions out there. Don’t just rub in the lotion (though if you’re in a hurry this is okay). But you have time, try to massage it in. Massaging helps calm down not only your feet but the rest of your body too.
Now that your feet are all clean, callus-free clear of calluses and have been properly moisturized, if you have time, it is time to make them beautiful. This is absolutely not a crucial step, but knowing that your feet are nice looking can help you feel better about the rest of you, even if you keep your feet closed into shoes most of the day. Cuticle pushers are the best option for pushing back your cuticles (trimmers can lead to many injuries and infections). Next, apply a layer of nail strengthening polish. And once that dries, you can use any color of nail polish you prefer.
DIY pedicures can be done pretty quickly and are ordinarily more cost effective than those that you would get professionally. DIY pedicures are great for your whole body health, so get moving!