Flawless-looking feet don’t require you to go to a salon. Yes, you heard it right. So, light a candle, turn on your favourite music and get ready to give your feet therapy by following these simple steps.
Take Out Old Polish
Use any nail polish remover and cotton pads to remove your old polish. You can also non-acetone if the polish is not iron-willed.
Use any nail polish remover and cotton pads to remove your old polish. You can also non-acetone if the polish is not iron-willed.
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Soak and Cleanse
You can use lukewarm water and soak your feet for not more than 20 minutes. Once the skin gets soft cleanse them to remove dead skin.
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Rinse And Massage
Next step is to rinse off the cleanser and apply a foot cream. Use your fingers to massage your feet gently.
This includes trimming and filing your nails. Also, apply cuticle oil and push your cuticles back. The oil softened the skin, so it will be easier to press back.
This includes trimming and filing your nails. Also, apply cuticle oil and push your cuticles back. The oil softened the skin, so it will be easier to press back.
Prettify The Nails
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You can use gel-based or cream-based moisturiser depending upon your skin type. This step is extremely important otherwise your feet will be dry and rough.
You can use gel-based or cream-based moisturiser depending upon your skin type. This step is extremely important otherwise your feet will be dry and rough.
Moisturise
Use a soft towel or cotton balls to remove extra oil, if any, before moving on to the next step.
Use a soft towel or cotton balls to remove extra oil, if any, before moving on to the next step.
Prepping The Toes
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Applying a thin layer of base coat is very important as it will give a nice clear foundation to your nail colour.
Applying a thin layer of base coat is very important as it will give a nice clear foundation to your nail colour.
Prime Base Coat
Use a toe separator before applying nail polish. Pick your favourite colour and apply at least 2 coats. Let it dry before removing the toe separators.
Use a toe separator before applying nail polish. Pick your favourite colour and apply at least 2 coats. Let it dry before removing the toe separators.
Colouring The Nails
You can use a transparent polish for this top coat. It is important because it helps seal everything.
You can use a transparent polish for this top coat. It is important because it helps seal everything.