However, sometimes we do not pay the necessary attention to them and we forget that they deserve the same care as the skin on our face or hands.

A good pedicure is always an excellent option because in addition to keeping your feet clean and free of bacteria, the process of making it gives us a moment of relaxation and personal care.

Personally, until a few months ago I was not used to doing a pedicure as such, I used to only cut and file my nails, when I began to do it a custom I discovered that in addition to giving my feet a better appearance, I realized that it is a moment for me in the which I relax and forget about everyday worries, is one of my moments of ‘self-love’.

Among the benefits of a pedicure are: the prevention of aging, hydration, activates and improves circulation, exfoliates, and generates an anti-stress effect or sensation.

Most Popular Pedicure Technique

There are different pedicure techniques, however, the ‘french pedicure’ is one of the most classic and timeless designs out there, and doing it at home is easier than you think.

This article explains the complete process for you to pamper yourself and do your own pedicure at home step by step, as well as the tools you need.

10 Steps To Perform A French Pedicure At Home

Step #1: Disinfect and clean

The first step you must do is to disinfect the area where you will perform the pedicure, later in case you have remains of enamel, you must remove them with acetone or pure acetone in case your current enamel is a gel.

If this is the case, you must clean and file the nail in order to remove the shine from the enamel, then use a cotton ball, moisten it with pure acetone and wrap it with your nail with the help of a piece of aluminum foil.

Step #2: Trim your nails

Once you have already removed the polish in its entirety, you can trim the nails, this is one of the parts where we usually make more mistakes because the toenails must be cut in a specific way, in a square shape since if you cut them Rounds tend to bury themselves, which could lead to other problems with your feet.

In case cutting is not necessary, you can just file them.

Step #3: Relax and detox

At the end of this process, use salt with warm water, you can use homemade salt or get a special mix for this.

This step is done as a method of relaxation, anti-inflammation, and detachment of the cuticle to be able to remove it more easily, for better results, keep your feet in the warm water for 10 minutes.

Step #4: Remove dead cells

The next thing is to carve your heels and the metatarsal area in order to remove dead cells; since generally when the feet are dry, the heels are usually the most affected area.

For example, this usually appears on people who use a lot of heels; Because of this, you can use a foot file to remove dryness.

Step #5: Remove the cuticle

Remove the cuticle of the nail with a cuticle pusher or an orange stick, which you can get in the supermarket, for this step you need to check if you have any buried nail. You can use pliers for this to cut your cuticle and the excess that you have on the sides of your nails.

With the orange stick or cuticle pusher, you can remove the dead cells that accumulate on the sides of your nail.

“If you have a cuticle, you need it,” González says. Instead of using a wooden stick to push the cuticles back, or cutting the cuticle entirely, which is “an open door for germs to get into your system,” look for an unlikely tool found in any bathroom: a toothbrush. “The soft hair of the brush will not attack the skin as the stick would.”

Step #6: Exfoliate

To prepare your own scrub at home you can use sugar and honey; Another way to do this is by using liquid soap and sugar ingredients that will help you obtain better hygiene.

Massage your feet and enjoy the process.

Step #7: Moisturize

After exfoliation, remove your feet from the ‘tub‘ and apply moisturizing cream since exfoliation can dry out your feet.

Step #8: Apply a Base Coat

A common mistake that I make is to start painting my nails without first applying a base, if like me it has happened to you, you have seen that when you remove polish, your nails are stained yellow, well it is best to use a transparent base coat. Make sure this product leaves a matte finish.

Step #9: Start drawing

To begin to draw the line that characterizes this type of technique, you must use a base where you can place a little white enamel, as well as a fine-tipped brush which you will use to draw the lines, if you don’t have a brush, you can use a fine-tipped q tip, if you prefer to use this type of tool, you must first wet the tip so that the cotton lint does not stick to your nail.

The thickness of the line depends on your taste and preference, they are generally 2mm.

If you feel that the line is too thick, you can always erase the area that you do not like by using another tip with a little acetone.

10 – Apply nail polish

As a final step, apply a clear varnish to give a shiny finish, when your nails are dry you will be more than ready to wear your favorite sandals.

Products to be able to perform a pedicure at home can be found in any supermarket or establishment that sells beauty products.

4 Common Mistakes When Doing Pedicures At Home

1. Cut nails in a round shape

Unlike the nails of the hands to which we can give them practically the shape we want, those of the feet have to be cut and filed in a square shape.

Since otherwise, we run the risk of suffering from ingrown nails.

2. Use tools that have not been previously disinfected.

Even when you do not share your tools, it is important that every time you use them you clean and disinfect them correctly.

In case they are rusty it is necessary to replace them, try to keep them out of the shower to prevent the humidity from generating fungi and bacteria.

3. Leave the nail polish for a long time

It is recommended that you continually change the enamel of your nails because if you keep it more than the appropriate time, fungi, molds, and yeasts can be generated.

4. Special moisturizing cream for feet

It is very important that after exfoliating your feet you apply a moisturizing cream, however, we recommend that the main objective of the product is to hydrate your feet; since the skin in that area of ??the body is much thicker so not just any type of cream manages to penetrate the skin layers.

What you will need to do a french pedicure at home

1. Acetone or pure Acetone
2. Cotton Balls
3. Foil paper
4. Salt
5. Bucket with warm water
6. Homemade scrub
7. Moisturizer
8. Nail file
9. Foot file
10. Nail clipper
11. Pliers
12. Orange stick
13. Nail Disinfectant
14. White nail polish
15. Brush or Q-tip
16. Base coat
17. Clear nail polish

1. Make It Your Rule For Evening Express Care

Every day, before going to bed, wash your feet with warm water and a bar of soap. After washing, walk in the footsteps with a hard massage washcloth, and rub the heels with a piece of pumice. Creams with salicylic acid or scrubs for feet also help remove dead skin particles of the epidermis (use the latter no more often 2-3 times a week).

Dry your feet and heels after a shower. Do not forget to carefully dry the towel between your toes with a towel – this is important for the prevention of fungal diseases. Then rub the nourishing cream into your feet and put on cotton socks to absorb better. If you perform such a ritual daily, the skin on your feet will be tender, like a child’s.

2. Do Baths and Foot Masks

Water procedures relieve fatigue remarkably. After a hard day at least 15 minutes, sink your feet in a bowl of warm water, and you will feel how heaviness disappears from them. And if you add additional ingredients to the water, then such a spa session will bring even more benefits.

3. Daily Services

The simplest thing is to dissolve a handful of salt in a bowl of water. It is better if it is a sea salt, which at the same time will help the body make up for the lack of iodine. Tonic salt baths can be done daily; the duration of the procedure is up to 10 minutes.

Boil potato peelings and let the broth cool to a comfortable temperature – pour it into a bowl. Keep your feet in the broth for 20 minutes.

Do not forget about herbs. Depending on the condition of the skin, foot baths are made with different healing plants, for example:

• With coniferous extracts and oak bark – to reduce sweating;
• With oregano and sage – to moisturize the skin on the feet;
• With chamomile and calendula – for the disinfection of small cracks.

After taking the bath, put a special mask on the feet. You can use ready-made cosmetics or prepare a mask from improvised ingredients.

4. Using Socks

For Women, to care for the heels, especially when cracks and corns appear, masks with slightly warmed olive oil are recommended – it is left on your feet all night. You will not stain the bed and achieve a more noticeable effect if you put on cotton socks after applying the oil. You can also shop online from the custom sock lab.

Masks with mayonnaise, sour cream, fat cottage cheese are perfectly softened on the rough skin – they are kept on the soles for about an hour. And if along with softening you want to achieve a whitening effect, rub your feet with half a lemon and rinse the lemon juice with cool water after 10 minutes.

5. Properly File Nails

The toenails have noticeably grown, and will it be possible to get to the appointment at the salon soon? Then to the procedures for weekly care of the pedicure, file the tips of the nail plates. Work with a file from the edge to the center, strictly in a straight line, without touching the corners of the nail – this way it will not grow.

If signs of ingrowth appear, additional measures of assistance will be required. Make a disinfectant bath with a solution of potassium permanganate and lower your foot into it with an ingrown toenail. After 15 minutes, carefully separate the ingrown part of the nail and place a cotton swab with a drop of iodine.

Pedicure and foot care are an important part of personal care. In the spring we do pedicures more often than in the winter because feet are more exposed in summer. A pleasant and beloved procedure by many, it still takes up a decent amount of time that we would rather spend on talking with friends, interesting meetings, and events.

To prolong the effect of well-groomed feet after a pedicure, I want to choose for you the most basic and irreplaceable means for foot care at home. Using them, you can’t worry about their beauty for a long time and do a pedicure once a month. All the rest of the spring you devote to yourself and your beloved people.

6. Foot Spray

Relieves stress and fatigue, refreshes and deodorizes the skin of the feet, gives a pleasant aroma, prolongs the feeling of freshness throughout the day. It’s indispensable in the heat, which will soon become especially relevant. Don’t neglect it if there is a tendency to excessive sweating of the feet.

7. Massage Oil

It eliminates dry feet, softens the skin, nourishes it, relaxes muscles, and has a pleasant aroma.

8. Crack Ointment

Keeps the heels smooth and well-groomed, quickly heals cracks and injuries on the skin of the feet, perfectly nourishes and moisturizes the skin.

9. Foot Care Oil or Cream

Deeply nourishes the skin, restores dry and most damaged areas of the foot. The oil deeply softens and moisturizes the skin. Be sure to apply after a shower, so you will extend the effect of polished heels.

10. Foot Gel

It relieves fatigue and tension in the muscles of the feet. It soothes and softens the skin of the feet and provides a healing effect and stimulates blood circulation.

Conclusion

Following all the above-mentioned tips for foot care might prolong your pedicure session. Sticking to the regime might actually prolong it 2-3 weeks as well. A little care and you are beautiful again!

Adding a few things in your routine can also have a greater impact on your feet like; changing socks regularly, wearing suitable and comfortable shoes, not abusing high heels, and letting your shoes breathe in air to retain moisture and bad odor. And periodically repeat professional pedicure sessions. Your feet will look great both in winter and in summer!