When it is not possible to do otherwise, or when, instead,
we want to give ourselves a special cuddle: the do-it-yourself pedicure is
always a great idea. The ideal time? The weekend or the holidays, when we can
put aside our "to do list" and focus on our beauty routine .
Undecided on how to do it for a top result ? Keep reading our article! futuretechexpert
Do it yourself pedicure, the necessary tools
The tools needed for a do-it-yourself pedicure are few but
fundamental . Before following our step by step guide, check your beauty case.
To start, you will need a product to remove all the residue of nail polish : a
simple remover is more than enough. Then the baking soda or a few drops of
essential oil , such as lavender, with soothing and aseptic properties. You can
also use a detergent in addition - it depends on your preferences. The pumice
stone or any other tool for corns and calluses is definitely recommended.
Followed by a moisturizerand emollient for the feet. Do you have everything?
Then you are ready to continue reading our tips!
Remove the nail polish
The first step to do a home pedicure is to remove the nail
polish well , with a solvent that is as delicate as possible on the nails. All very simple: just
soak a cotton pad and pass it on the nail without exerting strong pressure. How
to do a expert pedicure at home when you have a more resistant nail polish like
semi-permanent gel ? In this guide you will find all the useful tips and the
best video tutorials found on Youtube on how to remove semi-permanent nail
polish . Before proceeding, however, equip yourself with aluminum foil,
spatula(orange bastocino will also be fine), file and acetone.
Start with a foot bath with
bicarbonate
To get the maximum relaxation from the DIY foot bath , we
recommend using baking soda or coarse salt , also excellent for fighting water
retention . Just dissolve a tablespoon of one of these two ingredients in a
bowl of hot (but not boiling!) Water , adding, if you like, a couple of drops
of essential oil or lemon juice, perfect for a hydrating foot bath . Soak your
feet for around 10 minutes (in the meantime you can read your favorite book or
listen to some relaxing music!).
Pedicure scrub: why do it
It is a non-mandatory step but definitely recommended to
remove dead cells and to soften corns and calluses , as well as the whole area,
notoriously rougher, of the heels . There are many proposals on the market (
here you will find some of the best products we have tested for you). You can
also try a DIY scrub with natural ingredients . Do you want a quick and easy
recipe ? Take some coarse salt (baking soda is fine too, if you have it handy),
and pass it on the skin together with olive oil or sweet almond oil for an
exfoliating and moisturizing action at the same time.
Pedicure: how to soften your feet
The secret on how to make the skin of this area softer is to
always use a pumice stone during the do-it-yourself foot bath , focusing on the
area of the heels and the sole of the foot. Also, after the scrub, leave your
feet still in the warm water to remove all residues and make the skin even
softer . If necessary, do a second pass with the pumice stone .
Apply a foot mask
Let's now move on to the most "fun" and relaxing
part for your feet: it is the moment dedicated to maximum hydration . Our
advice is to use a foot mask for cracked heels or prepare a DIY foot mask by
choosing from the ingredients best known for their moisturizing power such as
oil , yogurt , avocado , sweet almond oil or egg .
Pedicure do it yourself nails: how to
file and cut them
Now devote yourself to nail care . If you need to even out
the length, cut with scissors and pass the file , removing any skin and
cuticles with tweezers .
Apply a moisturizer and your favorite
nail polish
Finally, massage your feet with a nourishing and
moisturizing cream . The massage must start from the tip of the toes to reach
the heels, ankles and neck. It must be energetic to stimulate circulation but
also relaxing; in short, a real cuddle! Finally, if you like, complete the DIY
pedicure with your favorite nail polish (and top coat)!
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