How to do a Spa Pedicure at home

So you always wanted spa-quality pedicure without spending that high price. Just invest your 30 minutes and you are done with stunning results.

Pedicure Tools required -

Nail polish remover
Cotton balls

Nail file
Nail brush

Toenail clippers and/or nail scissors
Orange stick
Cuticle oil
Water basin
Foot Scrub

Foot file
Foot Lotion
Base Coat
Clear Nail Polish
Colored Nail Polish

Home Pedicure tips -

1. Remove old nail polish - Choose an acetone-free remover (which is

gentler) to get rid of all traces of your last pedicure. Start your pedicure

by removing the old nail polish with the help of nail polish remover and cotton balls.

2. Soak your feet - Before starting your pedicure,

soak your feet in the water basin for 10 to 15 minutes.

The perfect time for a pedicure is after a bath or

shower, but you can soften your skin in a pinch.

Use warm (not hot) water, and be sure to pat dry

before the next step.

3. Remove dead skin - Apply a foot scrub or use a pumice stone

with an exfoliating rub. This is when the ladies at the corner

nail salon take out one of those scary razor blades and

the spa ladies rub expensive scrubs on your feet. We like

to use both a foot scrubber (such as a pumice stone) and

an exfoliating rub to exfoliate calluses.

4. Clip and shape nails -

Now trim your nails with toenail clipper. Long toenails are creepy. The best shape for toe nails is straight across. This shape will help in preventing painful hangnails. Smooth out edges with a nail file.

5. Push your cuticles - Now push your overgrown cuticles back into place.

6. Trim Excess SkinPerhaps the most important step, you'll

need a cuticle trimmer or nail "nipper" to help you remove dead,

rough skin from all around your nails. Be careful as these tools

are sharp.

7. Moisturize - Now apply a coat of rich moisturizer and give your feet a mini-massage. After the massage, wipe any lotion off your nails before applying polish.

8. Apply a base coat - Now apply a base coat. This is more important if

you are going to apply a dark nail polish.

9. Apply your favorite color - Now apply a fab color and apply two

coats. A bright fun color would look great on the toes! A hot pink

or bright orange would give your toes a great fun.

10. When the color is dried, apply a top coat or clear nail polish to prevent chipping and to help the polish last longer.