Some women do pedicures only in the warm season, when they need to wear open shoes, and some even neglect them. This can be understood, because in the salon such a procedure is quite expensive, and women do not have the time, skills, special tools to do a pedicure at home with their own hands. Step-by-step instructions will tell you about all the nuances of the procedure and its basic rules.

The most necessary tools for a pedicure include:

• nail clippers;
• nippers for removing burrs;
• scissors;
• cuticle pusher;
• scraper for cutting keratinized skin;
• nail file.

All tools should be small and fit comfortably in the hand. They also need to be well sharpened. The best material for manicure and pedicure tools is stainless steel.

In addition to these basic tools, there are also auxiliary ones. These include a bath, a pumice stone for treating heels, cotton pads, wipes, and a moisturizing cream.

Varieties of pedicure

Many people do not know that there are several varieties of pedicure:

1. Classic - most popular procedure. It includes nail treatment, varnishing, as well as massage and moisturizing of the feet.
2. Hardware pedicure is now becoming very popular in salons. Most often used for problematic skin legs.
3. European. Many experts believe that this particular pedicure for beginners is the most suitable, since it is almost impossible to hurt yourself.
4. Spa pedicure is an elite foot skin care, with which you can achieve a good result even with the most problematic feet.
5. Combined pedicure combines classic and hardware.

All procedures include nail treatment, removal of keratinized skin and moisturizing the feet. The main difference between the methods lies in the tools and cosmetics ah, that are used. All these procedures can be done both independently at home, with all the necessary tools, and in the salon. To avoid unpleasant consequences, before starting work, you need to familiarize yourself with each type of procedure, its advantages and disadvantages.

Tools for classic pedicure

Girls who prefer salon services should not bother with this topic. And if the procedure is done at home on your own, then first you need to prepare tools for a pedicure. The description and purpose of each is given below. So, to make a beautiful pedicure yourself, you will need:

• if there is varnish on the nails, then a nail polish remover;
• bath with warm water;
• a pusher to push back the cuticle;
• cuticle clippers;
• scissors and a nail file to give them the desired shape.

If you need to cover the nails, then you will also need to prepare a nail buff, colored varnishes and a degreaser (if not, you can use alcohol).

When all necessary tools ready, you can get to work. Classic pedicure step by step:

1. To begin with, you need to remove the old varnish from the nails, if any. If not, then the feet should be lowered into a bath of water and wait a few minutes for the skin on the feet to soften.
2. When the skin on the legs is soft, you need to move the cuticle away from the nail plate. To do this, you need the side of the pusher in the form of a spatula. Pusher gently lifts the cuticle in the area of ​​the nail hole. After that, the cuticle must be trimmed with tweezers.
3. Next, you need to file the desired shape of the nails. Scissors can be used if necessary.
4. After the cuticle is removed and the nails are processed, you can begin to process the feet. Horny areas need to be treated with pumice. Then the treated feet should be lubricated with a moisturizer.
5. Thus, a simple pedicure at home is ready, and you can start varnishing.

For beginners, the process may seem rather complicated, but in fact, there is nothing to worry about. On average, a classic pedicure takes about 40 minutes of time, and to constantly maintain the result, this procedure should be done once a month.

Pros and cons of a classic pedicure

The advantages of a trimmed pedicure include:

• affordable cost;
• long effect;
• does not require any special devices;
• the ability to do the procedure yourself.

Despite positive sides, edged pedicure has its drawbacks:

• can be easily cut;
• there is a high probability of infection through a cut;
• To get a long-term effect and avoid negative consequences, you need a good specialist.

Perhaps the biggest drawback here is that not all salons sterilize instruments according to all the rules, so you can easily bring an infection.

Do-it-yourself hardware pedicure at home: step by step instructions. Advantages and disadvantages of the method

This variety appeared in Russia recently. For such a procedure, you need a special machine for hardware pedicure, which has grinding nozzles, a variety of cutters. The feet are softened with a special preparation, and not soaked in a bath, as is done with a classic pedicure.

A few steps of hardware pedicure:

1. The first step is to disinfect the feet.
2. Then a special preparation is applied to them for several minutes, softening the keratinized skin.
3. The next step is to proceed directly to the procedure. The device has various attachments, with the help of which pedicures of any complexity are done: the device can remove calluses, warts, cracks on the legs, and ingrown nails.
4. After the end of the procedure, a moisturizing cream or paraffin mask should be applied to the feet.

Usually, after such treatment, the result is noticeable immediately, but in advanced cases, several sessions may be required. The procedure takes approximately an hour.

The benefits of hardware pedicure include:

• you can process hard-to-reach places;
• save time by quickly cleaning the foot;
• minimal risk of injury;
• painlessly.

The disadvantages include:

• high cost of equipment;
• a small number of truly experienced and qualified craftsmen. For home use experience required.

How to choose a machine for hardware pedicure

As already mentioned, the pedicure machine is quite expensive. Now there are many models, different in price, configuration and quality. For beginners who want to purchase a device, experts advise buying an inexpensive model first to try their hand. Before doing a pedicure, it is advisable for beginners to take a few lessons from specialists, or at least familiarize themselves with the technique of performing the procedure on their own.

When choosing a device, you need to pay attention to the material of the nozzles and the quality of the device itself. For the most professional pedicure the best option are devices with a vacuum cleaner. For home use, you can choose a simpler option. In a high-quality device, there should be no vibration of the handle, it should be forced to cool and be durable in general.

European pedicure: pros and cons

Advantages of the method:

• saves time in comparison with other procedures;
• there is no risk of injury and infection;
• the end result is long lasting.

The disadvantages of this procedure include:

• the procedure is not suitable for unkempt legs;
• to get a good result, you need many sessions of the procedure.

European pedicure is performed without the use of tweezers or scissors. The cuticle is removed by applying a special cream that dissolves it. Then the skin is pushed aside with a special wooden stick. With each such procedure, the cuticle becomes thinner and thinner. The skin of the feet is polished with pumice. A noticeable result from such a procedure will appear after about seven procedures.

Combined and spa pedicure

Combined pedicure is a combination of hardware and classic. With this procedure, some zones are processed by the tool, and some - by the apparatus. For a comfortable feeling, the feet are first lowered into the bath, and then they are wiped dry, and the next stage of the procedure begins - hardware processing of the feet and cuticles.

Experts believe that a spa pedicure is the easiest method. Every girl can make it at home. Especially for spa pedicure, a lot of preparations have been created containing natural ingredients to moisturize the skin of the feet. Such products allow you to remove dry skin without any discomfort. They usually contain essential oils and medicinal plants.

The main disadvantage of a spa pedicure is its high cost. Also, now there are very few salons and masters involved in such a procedure.

In conclusion, it must be said that not only women are interested in pedicure, men should also take care of the skin of their feet. People who for some reason do not want to visit the salon can do a pedicure at home with their own hands. Step-by-step instructions will be an excellent assistant and will acquaint you with all the nuances of the procedure.

Hello dear visitors of my blog. Well-groomed legs confirm the high status of a woman, so fingernails should always be in perfect order. And with our accelerated rhythm of life, there is not always time to visit the salon to get a professional pedicure. But read this article to the end and you will know how to do a pedicure at home on your own.

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The season of open sandals is approaching, which means that the fingers that look out of the open toe should be well-groomed.

Beautiful well-groomed toenails and - this is already 50%, as well as a guarantee of nail health.

Read this article to the end to learn how to do this pedicure yourself at home.

What tools are needed for a pedicure

What tool is needed for a good quality home pedicure?

First of all, prepare:

• cotton sponges,
• foot cream,
• cream and cuticle stick,
• nail polish remover,
• nail polish itself
• fixative,
• cotton napkin,
• manicure scissors.

A separate topic is nail files.

• If the nails are strong, do not break, then you can take sapphire or sand tools.
• For weak nails, fine-grained semi-circular files are suitable.

Step by step home pedicure

Consider how to do a pedicure yourself step by step. This will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

First step

If the old varnish is ugly on the nails, then it must be removed with a composition that does not contain acetone. Acetone makes nails brittle, exfoliating.

Soak a cotton swab with liquid, moisten the old coating. Slightly pressing on the swab, move from the beginning of the nail to the edge, remove the old varnish. Remove the rest with a cotton swab.

Second step

First, prepare a warm soda solution (in a glass of water 1 tsp soda, 8-10 drops of lemon juice, and if you notice a bundle, then drip 3-4 drops of iodine), add a little shampoo and tuned soap, hold for 5-7 minutes him legs to soften the skin.

Take a pumice stone or a brush and work your feet, heels, each toe well, remove dead skin, then dry them with a towel. You can make a decoction of chamomile, calendula, sage. Lubricate the legs with the appropriate cream, and apply a special softening gel to the cuticles.

Third step

Then the processing will begin. We push back the cuticles, carefully cut them off with special, sharp tweezers or scissors treated with alcohol.

The cut is in one smooth line. Don't take too much of the skin to avoid bleeding. If the cuticle is small, then simply push it back with an orange stick. Lubricate the treated area with an alcohol solution.

Use a foot scrub monthly. Massage well with each finger, the entire foot.

It will give strength and endurance to the whole body, since the points on the sole are connected with all our organs.

Fourth step

Then comes polishing with a fine-grained file to avoid rough edges. Swipe along the edge with your finger - it should be even and smooth.

If you do not want to apply varnish, you can polish the plates to a mirror finish using a polishing tool with four different surfaces. Do polishing once a month so as not to thin the surface.

After polishing the surface, as well as giving the nails the desired shape, degrease them. Take a cotton sponge, moisten it with nail polish remover (without acetone), wipe your nails well with it.

Fifth step

The fifth step, the most responsible when performing a pedicure, is applying varnish. Use a toe separator to make it easier to apply the coating.

First, apply a colorless varnish. What is it for? First of all, he:

• protects the surface from the pigment that is in the coating;
• prevents the occurrence yellow spots;
• allows the varnish to lie down without smudges;
• ensures a longer coating life.

Wait 5-7 minutes until the foundation dries. Then start coloring.

Do not shake the bottle to avoid creating bubbles, just roll it slowly between your palms. This action will also lead to uniformity of the varnish.

Dip the brush, remove the excess coating on the edge of the bottle. Apply with 3 strokes. Put two strokes on the sides of each nail, and one in the center. Touch the brush to the middle of the nail and push up with pressure.

Lacquer take so much that is enough for one smear. How many layers you need to apply depends on your desire and the color of the varnish.

After application, sit quietly for 10 or 15 minutes.

If the varnish gets on the cuticle, remove it with a special pen containing a remover.

When the varnish is completely dry, apply the top layer - a fixer. Wait another ten minutes and now your pedicure is over. The varnish has dried well, the legs look well-groomed and beautiful.

Even if you understand everything, watch this video on how to give yourself a pedicure at home - you may have the same problems as the author of the video.

Now you know how to do a pedicure at home.

Foot care after pedicure

In order for the legs to always bring you joy, in addition to the pedicure, you need to properly care for them.

The first care product is a cream. Thoroughly rub the cream into the feet, into the nails, as well as the skin around them.

An excellent result is given by baths with oils and decoctions of herbs.

What do nails say about your health?

Bumps on the plates and white spots can tell a lot about human health. If they appear, then the body lacks vitamins, minerals, especially calcium.

If you notice a change in the color of the plates, then it's time to see a doctor, he will offer to undergo tests and prescribe treatment.

Lemon is great for yellowing nails, just rub your nails with a slice of lemon until the normal color appears.

If you just have weak nails, they exfoliate, prepare healing baths for them with sea salt (2 tablespoons per 1 liter of warm water). Dip your feet in this solution, hold for 15 minutes. Repeat the procedure every day for 2-3 weeks, and also before performing a home pedicure.

Getting rid of the fungus

How nice to look at well-groomed beautiful legs! But they can be spoiled by a dangerous fungus. What does he look like? If the nails are yellow, exfoliate strongly, break, thicken, deform, smell unpleasant - this is a fungus!

Everyone can get infected with such a disease, no one is immune. The main causes of diseases are:

• visiting public saunas, swimming pools, showers, baths,
• nail salon,
• gym and other public places,
• the presence of cracks in the nails.
• diabetes, reduced immunity, obesity, vascular disease,
• taking and antibacterial drugs, oral contraceptives,
• non-compliance with the rules of personal hygiene.

If you find yourself with a fungus, then it is especially important for you to learn how to do a pedicure at home on your own. A few special procedures will need to be added to the standard care.

Treatment of nail fungus with folk methods

Is fungus dangerous? It is not only dangerous for the nails, but for the whole body. It can exacerbate many diseases, such as bronchitis, allergies, and other ailments. And disgust on the part of others becomes a real problem for an infected person.

Can fungus be cured? You can if you're not lazy. There are ointments, drugs, medicines prescribed by a doctor. And you can try all kinds of folk remedies from nail fungus.

10 home remedies for nail fungus

1. Garlic cream. One clove of minced garlic, half a teaspoon of butter, mix, put on a plate, bandage, keep all day. Repeat until the fungus is completely cleared.
2. Mint compress. Mix a bunch of mint with 2 tbsp. salt, apply for 1 hour to a sore spot. Do until the complete disappearance of the infection.
3. Celandine. Make a decoction of celandine grass: 2 tbsp. steam the herbs with a glass of boiling water, leave for 25 minutes. Lubricate the plates with a saturated solution until the infection has completely disappeared.
4. An excellent remedy for fungus is the juice of this poisonous plant. Break the stem of the celandine and lubricate the affected areas with the resulting juice. You will see how quickly this unpleasant disease will disappear.
5. Salt baths. In 1 liter of water, stir 4 tbsp. salt, lower your fingers, hold for 25 minutes. Then grease olive oil.
6. Iodine treatment. This the best treatment from this infection. Moisten with iodine cotton buds and lubricate the infected areas twice a day. After the second week of treatment, you will feel a slight pain, which means that your nails are on the mend. Lubricate healthy nails once a week so that this infection does not spread to them.
7. Propolis on alcohol. Soak a cotton swab in the tincture and apply daily to damaged nails. Propolis will quickly remove the infection, and the plate will most likely fall off, but a new, healthy one will grow in its place.
8. Onion juice. Mix onion juice and honey in equal proportions, store the product in a closed jar in the refrigerator. Lubricate daily fungal infections.
9. Potassium permanganate perfectly copes with this problem. In a bowl with hot water add a pink solution of manganese, hold your feet for 10 minutes, then treat the damaged areas with peroxide.
10. Vinegar treatment. If nothing helps. Then try to get rid of the infection with vinegar. Prepare a weak vinegar solution. Take 1 part 9% vinegar and 8 parts water. Before starting treatment, the nails must be steamed, then lowered into the vinegar solution, while carefully wiping the skin between the toes and the skin. The course of treatment is 7 procedures.

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Pedicure- Comprehensive foot care procedures. It is also a hygienic procedure that improves the skin and toenails.

The pedicure procedure includes: removal of old varnish, steaming of the feet, treatment of the skin on the feet, removal of calluses, corns, old dead skin. Also, the procedure may include a foot massage, of course, at the request of the client, and sometimes for an additional fee.

What tools are needed for a pedicure

Here a list of basic tools for a classic edged pedicure:

• bath;
• wire cutters;
• Grater;
• Scissors with a rounded edge;
• Double-sided pusher;
• Scraper (razor);
• Napkins.

For a hardware pedicure you will need: milling cutter with nozzles, disinfectants and cosmetics for the care of nails and skin of the feet.

Pedicure involves the treatment of feet and fingers. In this case, the following are used: apparatus, files, grinders, keratolic cosmetic preparations that exfoliate dead skin cells. There are additional procedures: treatment and prevention of ingrown nails, treatment of calluses, hyperkeratosis, prosthetics of nail plates.

Types of pedicure

There are several types of pedicure. Let's look at each in more detail.

• Medical.Who needs a medical pedicure and why? People suffering from some diseases of the feet and nails often seek help. It is provided by a podiatrist.

The medical pedicure procedure is aimed at preventing and getting rid of such problems as: ingrown nails, calluses, heel spurs, etc.

• Classical.It is divided into edged and European. They differ only in the way the cuticle is processed. With a classic trimmed pedicure, the legs are pre-steamed and then the cuticle is carefully removed with rounded nail scissors.

• Dry.There are several names for this type of pedicure: European, French and unedged. With a dry pedicure, the feet do not need to be steamed - the whole procedure is carried out without water. It is replaced by special disinfectants (keratoliks), which make it easy to treat the feet from the remnants of old dead skin.

The cuticle is removed with the help of cosmetics or the film is pushed back with an orange stick to the base of the nail. The advantage of a dry pedicure is that it eliminates the possibility of infection with fungal diseases, as, for example, with a classic one.

• Hardware.Pedicure is done with a special device with several nozzles. They have different purpose. For example, a diamond cutter is used to cleanse the foot of old and rough skin. Silicone are designed for polishing nails.

With a hardware pedicure, cutting objects are not used, water for steaming is also not needed. The keratinized skin is removed with special cosmetics, and the cuticle is simply trimmed with a nozzle.

Despite the versatility of the pedicure procedure, it is extremely important to choose a good and proven master, who always sterilizes the instruments, and the workplace is neat and clean.

If contacting the masters is too expensive for you, you can either read step by step instructions in this article and carefully apply knowledge in practice. Read on!

Also, some types of pedicure are contraindicated for pregnant women and diabetics.

How to do a classic pedicure at home - step by step instructions

Step 1. Getting ready for a pedicure.First you need to steam and soften the skin of the legs. Prepare a warm water bath.

Add soapy water and a little sea ​​salt for the best effect. Soak your feet in water for 5-10 minutes.

If the legs are very running, then the water can be made hotter and the feet kept for about 30 minutes.

After the skin on the legs has steamed out, blot them with a towel and proceed to the next step.

Step 2. Tidy up the nails.Focusing on the natural shape, cut your nails with nail clippers in a straight line.

You do not need to cut them too short, otherwise there is a risk of inflammation. Then go with a nail file along the cut of the nail and trim it.

Attention! The shape of the nail should be square without rounded corners. Otherwise, nail ingrowth into the skin may occur.

Then, with an orange stick or a special spatula, gently push back the cuticle. You can remove it with a special cosmetic product that you need to apply, wait 5 minutes and remove the remnants with a cotton pad.

Using a manicure spatula, remove dirt from under the nails and polish the nail plate with a buff.

Step 3. We process the feet.You will need a double-sided grater. With a coarse abrasive surface of the grater, remove the rough skin on the heels, foot and thumb.

Walk on old calluses and corns. With a grater with a fine abrasive, carefully sand all small skin irregularities on sensitive areas of the foot.

Step 4 Moisturize and care.After all the manipulations, apply a colored, transparent or protective coating on the nails. It can be colorless or any other varnish.Can be done with gel polish. Choose to your taste.

And last but most importantly - do not forget to lubricate the skin of the feet with a nourishing cream!

It is best to moisturize your feet daily. Then the legs will be soft and well-groomed, and the number of cracks in the heels will be reduced.

How to do a hardware pedicure yourself

The hardware pedicure procedure cannot be called fast. It lasts about an hour and is considered the safest and most gentle.

During the procedure, there is no damage, cuts and pain, as, for example, with a classic edged pedicure. However, this type of pedicure requires skill and practice. It may not work the first time, so proceed carefully.

For a hardware pedicure you will need:

• • Disinfectant.It is best if it is a product that does not require the use of water.
  • Remover to remove dead skin.This cosmetic product penetrates rough skin and exfoliates it.
  • The device for a pedicure with a set of mills.
  • Foot cream.

Step 1.Prepare and soften the skin on the legs. First, disinfect the skin of the legs and apply the remover. This product softens and exfoliates the skin.

Step 2Treat your feet. Cleanse the skin from the keratinized particles on the heels, then on the feet with a typewriter.

Pay special attention to the processing of the skin on outside thumb. After a general treatment of the foot, gently sand the cuticle.

Step 3Give your nails smoothness and the desired shape with the help of cutters.

Step 4Cover the nail plate with colored or colorless varnish and apply a moisturizer or treatment cream to your feet.

How much does a pedicure cost

The cost of the procedure is determined by the qualifications of the master and the price of the materials used by him.

On average, a classic pedicure costs from 1,000 rubles. Hardware will cost 1,500 rubles. Also, the price can be affected by the level of the cabin. They offer a wide range of pedicure services. In St. Petersburg, the procedure usually does not cost less than 2,000 rubles. At a lower price, you should think about the competence of the master, safety and quality of service.

How long does a pedicure last

The duration of a pedicure in most cases depends on the condition of the feet.

• Steaming the skin - 5–10 minutes;
• Treatment of heels and feet - 20–30 minutes;
• Nail treatment - 10–5 minutes;
• Lacquering - 15–20 minutes;
• Drying varnish - 20 minutes.

If the coating is done with gel polish, then coating + design + drying is taken into account. This adds another 1 hour to the procedure.

How often should you get a pedicure

The frequency depends on the skin. For example, dry, severely cracked skin should be tidied up every 2 weeks.

The optimal frequency of a pedicure in the summer is every 2-3 weeks, because the sun, dust and dirt affect the unprotected skin of the feet and dry it out.

How to become a pedicure master

You can become a good specialist on your own by watching lessons on Youtube and reading articles on the Internet.

Online lessons can teach you how to do a pedicure for yourself, and with due perseverance, accuracy and diligence, you can do it like a professional.

However, to work in a good salon, you will need a certificate confirming your qualifications.

If you decide to start making money on your skill, you should take specialized courses.

You need to do this not only for the certificate, but also in order to understand the nuances of the procedure at an even higher level, as well as learn the basics of working with clients.

How to choose pedicure courses

In order not to regret the wasted time and money, pay attention to the number of hours devoted to theory and practice.

• There should be either as much practice as theory, or an order of magnitude more.
• Find out how many people are in the group. In crowded groups, the teacher will not be able to devote enough time to each student and to you personally.
• The best option is 5-10 people in a group. Less is better, of course.
• Read reviews about the school, look at the work of former students: do you like everything in quality?
• Also pay attention to the course instructor. How competent he is, whether he has awards and certificates of professional development, how long he has been teaching.

After completing a full pedicure course, you will gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary for work. But don't stop there!

Attend seminars and advanced training courses, track pedicure trends and trends on the Internet, read magazines, profile blogs and don't be afraid to experiment.

In order for the legs to have a beautiful well-groomed appearance longer, it is worth following some recommendations.

Remember that moisturizing your feet is the key to making your pedicure last longer. It is necessary to moisturize the skin with creams every day and take care of the cuticles. And to keep your heels smooth and soft for a long time, peel with sea salt.

The professionalism of the master, regular pedicure once every 2-3 weeks using the right enzymatic cosmetics will facilitate home care.

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So, everyone can do a pedicure at home. The main thing is to arm yourself with the necessary arsenal of tools, be careful and attentive. And then your legs will become soft, well-groomed and beautiful. Good luck!

Pedicure at home is easy to do. This is one of those procedures that, with the right technique, you can actually do it yourself - it will take a little time and a simple set of tools.

And yet, many women make a number of mistakes when taking care of their nails and skin on their feet. Fix the flaws in such a routine procedure as a pedicure.

Mistake number 1: cut the nails "under the root"

How do you trim your nails when you do a pedicure? It is considered too long nails on the legs - it's unaesthetic. Maybe so. But when you constantly cut them "under zero", there is a risk of catching a fungus. There is also a chance that the skin on the tips of the toes will begin to peel off a lot (when wearing tight, uncomfortable shoes).

It is optimal to leave the length of the nails about 2 mm from the place where they depart from the skin. In this case, the pedicure looks quite aesthetically pleasing! And besides, the condition of nails does not worsen. The maximum length of the nail plates is 4 mm. With a longer length, there is a chance that they will be injured when wearing shoes.

Few people pay attention to the shape of the nails, shortening them at home. Meanwhile, nail plates cut in a straight line can lead to their ingrowth into the skin - sharp corners cut into the skin ridges on the side of the nails. And this is a serious problem - in "neglected" cases, surgical intervention is indispensable. The oval shape of the nails is not suitable for the same reason!

What shape to give toenails? Ideally, this is a rounded square with sawn corners.

Mistake #3: Getting too carried away with hard pumice stones

The harder you rub your heels with a pumice stone, the softer they will be. This is how many women think, with enviable regularity making foot baths with further processing of the feet with hard files. It won't help! Firstly, after such an intense exposure, it will be painful to walk, as you remove the top layer of the cover. And secondly, it is likely that you will achieve the exact opposite effect - the skin on the feet will become rough even faster.

Ideally, the treatment of feet with pumice stones and files should be included in home care no more than 2 times a week. Choose the right tools for you. These can be pumice stones, files of varying degrees of abrasiveness, mechanical devices with rotating nozzles.

Mistake #4: Using Pumice Stone Incorrectly

When including hard files for the treatment of rough feet, pay attention to how you use them. It is wrong if you drive the tool back and forth on the skin! The feet in this case will not be smooth to the touch. Work with a file strictly in one direction. The movements are smooth, without pressure.

Despite the availability of salon foot care procedures and a large selection of homemade cosmetics, many resort to extreme measures in the fight for soft heels - they cut off rough skin with a razor. You can't do a pedicure like that!

Wielding a razor on the skin of the feet (even if it is very rough) can be dangerous. One wrong move, and a cut will appear on the cover. And the wound on the foot (even if, with a favorable outcome, it still does not fester) will not give pleasant sensations for sure.

"Old" corns and corns will not be removed even by such a radical method as razor blades. Only effective here salon procedures using special equipment and cosmetics. And even in this case, a positive result will be noticeable only after several sessions. Beautiful, healthy feet are a task that will take time.

Mistake #6: Hot Water Baths

Steam foot bath - important preparatory stage trimmed pedicure. The skin of the feet softens, which facilitates its further processing with pumice stone, cutting the cuticle. But it's a big mistake to make bath water too hot! There is a risk of uneven “flaking” of the skin, which means you can accidentally cut off “living” tissues. The heels will definitely not become smooth from this.

Bath water should be warm, but not hot. Add sea salt or herbal tea to it.

Mistake #7: Frequent Nail Polishing

Toenails are thicker and stronger than fingernails. But even they, if not properly cared for, can become brittle and weak. One of the reasons is the frequent watering of the nail plates with coarse buffs. Yes, these files will make your nails smooth and shiny, which will facilitate further application of varnish on them. But they greatly thin the nails with frequent use. As a result, once strong nail plates will soon begin to exfoliate and break from the slightest mechanical impact.

Polish your toenails with hard files no more than once a month - this will be enough to maintain their beautiful appearance. Buffs with a finer coating can be used more often - they do not injure the nail plates, but serve to give them shine.

The skin of the feet, even more than the skin on the hands, needs to be taken care of. If you do not use foot creams, the skin on the feet will be dry. Even the baths that you often do will not help.

On sale you can find a variety of foot creams - moisturizing, nourishing, disinfecting, antibacterial, softening. Choose the right one.

Cream treat not only the coarsened areas of the heels, but also all the feet up to the ankle. The tool also carefully work out the area between the fingers - this will prevent the appearance of fungus on the legs.

Mistake #9: Not sterilizing tools after a pedicure

It would seem, why waste time processing the tools used in the pedicure process if only you take them? But this is an obligatory stage of the procedure, which will help minimize the risk of infection, which is especially important with the trimmed pedicure method. It is not known which bacteria will “settle” on scissors, tongs and files during the time that they lie from the previous procedure.

Boil the tools used in hot water (5-10 minutes is enough). You can also wipe them with alcohol or special disinfectant solutions before work. Don't forget, you should have 2 sets of tools - separately for manicure and pedicure!

If you don’t want to constantly spend time processing scissors and tongs, go for an unedged pedicure with disposable work kits.

How often to do a pedicure?

Experts advise doing a pedicure once every 8-10 days. With regular foot care, the skin on the feet will become like that of a baby, and the nails will look neat.

Before a pedicure, you need to wash your feet well and remove old varnish. Take a pedicure kit and sanitize all the tools.

Now we proceed to the main stage of the procedure.

Steaming the legs

To begin with, the skin of the legs must be softened. Prepare a bath for a pedicure with warm water, add soap suds to it (this can be a shower gel or shampoo). To enhance the effect, it is also useful to add a little sea salt to the bath. Soak your feet in water for 15 minutes to loosen dead, dry skin cells. Now dry your feet with a towel and move on to the next step.

We process nails and cuticles

To do a proper pedicure, take nail scissors or nail clippers and cut off the protruding part of the nail in a straight line. The shape of the toenails should be square to prevent the nail from growing into the skin. Using a nail file, trim the cut and rough tips of the nail in the direction from the edges to the center.

Using a nail spatula or orange stick, gently push back the cuticles.

To facilitate the pedicure, you can apply a special preparation to the cuticle, which softens and removes excess skin, and then remove the residue after 5 minutes. Using a spatula, try to clean the nail plate from adhering cuticle particles. Run the stick under the nail to clean away dirt and dry skin cells that have accumulated there.

Now with a nail file you can clean your fingertips from rough dry skin, as well as remove cracked skin on calluses.

To make the nail plate look smooth and shiny, it must be polished with a double-sided pedicure file. With the dark blue side of the nail file, gently run over the nails from all sides, especially in the cuticle area. On perfectly smooth nails, the varnish will last much longer.

Foot care

For your home pedicure to be perfect, you need to pay due attention to the soles of your feet. Our goal is to remove excess rough skin. Your first assistant in this matter is a pumice stone. If the skin is not softened enough, keep your feet in a warm bath for another 10 minutes, then treat your feet and heels with a pumice stone. Peels and foot scrubs also help to get rid of coarse skin particles.

After such a procedure, cleansed skin needs to be moisturized and nourished, so lubricate the heels with a nourishing cream and do a light massage.

A little tip: if you suffer from excessive sweating of the feet, lubricate the feet with a special deodorant cream.

Cracked heels and corns

If the skin on the heels is too neglected, you have dense corns or cracks on the heels, the situation cannot be corrected using the usual pedicure procedure. There are proven folk methods, which will help in a couple of weeks to make the skin on the heels soft and silky.

To remove hardness and cracks, apply a nourishing mask to the heels, wrap them in cellophane and put on socks. It is recommended to keep the treatment mask all night, and in the morning wash off and lubricate the feet with a moisturizer. After a few procedures, the result will surprise you.

SPA pedicure at home

If you have enough time, you can pamper your feet with a spa pedicure at home. The treatment includes a pleasant relaxing foot bath with essential oils and a moisturizing nourishing mask.

Prepare a bowl of warm water, add your favorite aromatic oil, dip your feet in the water and enjoy for 10-30 minutes. When the skin on the legs softens, massage the feet with a scrub. Thus, you will cleanse the feet of rough skin, they will become soft and smooth.

The next stage of a home spa pedicure is moisturizing nourishing mask for legs. To do this, you can take your favorite nourishing cream and apply a thick layer on your feet. Then wrap your feet in cellophane and put on your socks. This mask should be kept for at least 2 hours, and preferably all night. After a few procedures, your heels will become tender, like a baby's.

As a mask, you can use special SPA-sets for pedicure, which include various caring preparations.

Natural foot masks that can be prepared at home have an excellent caring effect. With regular use, they will give your legs a perfect look.

The final stage of the pedicure - apply varnish

The last stage of a pedicure at home is the application of varnish. It all depends on your taste. You can simply apply a colorless polish to shine and strengthen nails.

But in any case, first of all, you need to degrease the nail plate from the remnants of the cream and cosmetics. If this is not done, the varnish will not lay down well and will not hold.

Now let's get ready for applying the varnish - put cotton swabs or special spacers between your fingers so that the varnish is applied neatly and does not smear.

The first layer is recommended to apply a colorless base. Thanks to this, the nail will be protected from the toxins contained in the colored varnish, in addition, the surface of the nail will become smooth and the varnish will be fixed much stronger. Your beautiful pedicure keep a fresh look for a long time.

Wait for the colorless base to dry completely, then you can start applying a colored layer of varnish. It is advisable to apply colored varnish at least two layers to get a rich and stable color.

At the end of a professional pedicure, it is desirable to apply a layer of fixative varnish. It will help keep the polish on your nails for a long time. Be beautiful and boldly put on bright sandals!