Test the water’s temperature by dipping a toe in before putting your entire foot in the bath. Epsom salt is an excellent addition to your foot bath because it helps reduce inflammation and soothe aching muscles. Try adding a few drops of essential oils to your bath for a spa-like touch. Peppermint, lemon, or tea tree oils are great choices. If you don’t have Epsom salt, no worries! A bubble bath or moisturizing soap can soften and clean your feet just as well. Don’t have a foot bath or large basin? Fill your bathtub with enough water to cover your feet.
If you don’t have a pumice stone, try using a foot file to get the same benefits. Most foot files have 2 sides, coarse and fine. Use the coarse side to loosen dead skin, and then use the fine side to smooth over the filed area.
Foot scrubs come in all types of fragrances, so pick one that helps you relax the most. If you don’t have a foot scrub, try making your own out of ingredients in your pantry.
Read the instructions on your cuticle oil to see how much product to use on each nail. Typically, it’s about 1 drop. If you don’t have cuticle oil or balm, try using honey as an alternative.
The more coats of nail polish you have, the more saturated the color will be. If you don’t let the polish dry between coats, your pedicure could become clumpy or streaky. Try painting each nail a different bright color for a bold, playful look. Consider only painting the tips of your toenails to do a classic French pedicure. Opt for a natural shade of pink or brown if you don’t want to draw attention to your feet.
Fast drying top coats are great when you’re in a pinch and don’t have time to wait for your pedicure to dry. Holographic top coats add a layer of sparkle to your polish and look best over solid colors. Matte top coats cancel out a nail polish’s shine for a more natural look.
