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How to Give yourself a pedicure

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Fancy feet are a must for sandals and peep-toe shoes. Pamper yourself with a pedicure that's easy and gets you back on your feet in no time.

You Will Need

* Nail polish remover

* Cotton balls or pads

* Nail clippers

* A nail file

* A cuticle remover

* A cuticle orange stick

* A cuticle trimmer

* Foot scrub

* A pumice stone or callous file

* A towel

* A thick moisturizer

* A strengthening base coat

* Nail polish

* A shine-enhancing top coat

* Epsom salt (optional)

Step 1: Remove old toenail polish

Remove existing toenail polish with remover and cotton balls or pads.

Step 2: Clip and file toenails

Clip and file toenails to desired length and shape.

File toenails straight across to reduce the risk of ingrowns.

Step 3: Soak feet

Relax while your feet soak in hot, sudsy water for about ten minutes.

Add three tablespoons Epsom salt to soften calluses and help slough off dead skin.

Step 4: Remove cuticles

Use cuticle remover and an orange stick to push back the cuticle on each toe. Trim excess cuticle skin.

Step 5: Remove dead skin and rough spots

Apply foot scrub or exfoliator – rinse and use a pumice stone or callous file to remove remaining rough spots.

Step 6: Dry feet

Dry your feet with a soft towel.

Step 7: Moisturize feet

Moisturize your feet with a richer or heavier cream. Wipe off excess lotion from your nails.

Step 8: Polish toenails

Paint your toenails with a strengthening base, two coats of your favorite color, and a shiny top coat. When dry, enjoy stepping out in your strappy sandals.

Fact: In a "fish pedicure," popular in Asia but banned in several U.S. states, tiny carp nibble dead skin off feet.

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