The Perfect Pedicure: Do it yourself!!

Looking for the perfect pedicure that you can do all by yourself? Well you have come to the right place! Here are some great ideas and steps to give yourself the pretty pedicure that you have been dying for all summer. It will get your feet looking great from heel to toe!

• Get those toes squeaky clean! — Did your darker polish leave a nasty yellow stain on your toes and you can’t get it off? Try using a tablespoon of Clorox with a cup of water. Scrub ‘em good and then rinse and buff.
• Get creative! — There are many colors of toenail polish out there so try them all! Sparkly ones, dark ones, bright ones and many more! Be sure to match your sandals/shoes with your toes! The more glitzy the sandal, the more neutral the color should be. Be bold with more conservative sandals.
• Keep your toes in the BEST shape! – Put an extra layer of base coat, nail color, and top coat on the ends and tips of each nail. The tips are always the first to peel when it comes to color. Do this to keep your nail color lasting longer!
• NO rushing! Take your time!! — Be sure to allow enough time for your pretty toes to dry! The darker shades of polish take a little while longer to dry then the lighter ones. SO, if you are in a rush, paint your toes with a lighter color, that way they will dry faster!
• NO MORE BLISTERS!! YAY! – Use a clear, sticky, first aid tape to put under those straps of your newest sandals! Use that to break it in, that way you avoid having blisters.
• Who said coloring inside the lines was fun? — Don’t stress if you paint part of your skin instead of your nail. Here’s an old beauty tip: Paint 2 coats of color at night before you go to bed. After you shower in the morning, while your feet are still wet, scrape the paint off  around your toenail. It’ll come right off!
• Grimy dirty feet? NO THANKS! – Plan on going out downtown at night? Bring some wet towelettes to wipe those gross feet off and keep your pedicure looking fabulous!
• Gotta love those sandpaper heels! — Keep your feet nice and soft by scrubbing them with a pumice stone and lathering them with Vaseline when you get a break. That will lock in moisture and keep your feet “as smooth as a baby’s bottom!”

Those are just some great tips and steps to keep your toes and feet looking fabulous! I have been experimenting with the latest colors, but I am always a fan of the traditional french pedicure. Be bold and use colors you would never dare to try!