Pedicures are considered some of the most relaxing treatments around today. You can do them yourself. All you will need is a few basic supplies and a relaxing place to pamper yourself in. Before starting your pedicure, collect some pillows, a chair, and a stool to rest your feet on. You'll need an area that somewhat well-lit, and some relaxing music will set the mood. Make sure that your pillows are not shedding fluff, because that may stick to polish. Take all old nail polish off of toenails with polish remover. Wash your feet thoroughly and then get rid of any dirt under nails with a Q-tip.
Things required:
1. A nail cutter
2. Nail file of high quality
3. Feet file
4. Plastic or glass bowl big enough for a foot bath with warm water
5. Cotton balls
6. 2 tablespoons of sugar
7. 5 table spoon of oil, and optional 3 drops of essential oil or lemon juice.
8. A orange stick
9. Nail polish remover
10. 2 fluffy towels and a 2 small towels
11. Optional: nail polish of your preferred
12. hand or body lotion and oil (it can be body oil or a light vegetable oil such as olive or sunflower)
You are now ready to start.
A. Mix 5 tablespoons of oil, essential oil or lemon juice and sugar
B. Prepare the foot bath with warm water, 4 tablespoons of oil. Place on the towel (the one you have put on the floor)
C. Wet the 2 small towels and put in the microwave so they get hot, then place them in a plastic bag for future use.
D. Put your feet into the water and let them be there for 10 minutes (at least 5 minutes if you do not have time)
E. Now push your cuticles with the orange stick
F. Apply the scrub on your feet. Make sure every area is treated.
G. Wash it out with the foot bath water, dry the feet and move the foot bath to the side.
H. Gently apply some oil or cream to the nail and massage the cuticles
I. Wrap the towel around your hands and leave it on for 3 to 5 minutes or until they are not warm any more.
J. Get your feet file and pass it on the rough areas. If you are not applying polish, you are done; if not
K. Apply the base coat (transparent nail polish) wait for a minute or 2 and apply one coat of you colour, wait 3 minutes and apply second coat.