How to do your own pedicure
1 November 2010
The perfect at-home ritual to keep your feet looking picture-perfect all year round.
By Candice-Lee Kannemeyer; Lauren Watters
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Step 1: Pumice powerUse a pumice or foot file to smooth the heels and balls of the feet. Be sure to apply a softening cream to stubborn calluses prior to filing in order to prepare the area (try Sally Hansen Heel Ointment Night Time Repair R109,95). File away rough spots or calluses until feet are smooth and silky. |
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Step 2: The finer detailsApply cuticle cream and push back cuticles gently using an orange stick or hoof stick (we love Mavala Hoofstick R56,95). Never cut cuticles; it can cause infection. If nails are long, use a nail clipper to achieve the desired length and then file (in one direction only) according to shape preference. |
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Step 3: Soak and scrubSoak feet in a foot bath of hot water for a few minutes. You can add a few drops of aromatherapy oil (we love Healing Earth Marula & Neroli Oil R281). Next, pat feet dry, apply scrub in circular motions to the entire foot and ankle area and in between toes. Use a nail brush to clean nails. Rinse and dry well. |
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Step 4: NourishMassage a rich foot cream (or body cream) into the feet, toes and ankle area to inject moisture. Apply a cuticle oil, then wrap feet in clingfilm and relax for 15 minutes. You can also do this before bed (try The Body Shop Thirsty Feet Moisture Socks R95). NB. Wipe the nail area thoroughly before painting. |
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Step 5: Paint and perfectLastly, select your choice of colour and apply two coats on top of your base coat (we love Revlon Nail Smoothing Base Coat R99,95). Finish with a clear top coat and another drop of cuticle oil and off you go! Just remember to leave a few minutes of drying time in between each coat or you’ll ruin all your hardwork. |
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tima
thanks! would've loved one with home-made products!MARITZE
Fantastic .!