Beauty Newsletter: How to Do Your Own Pedicures

• A big, fluffy bath towel
• A large bowl or pot ((big enough to fit your feet)
• Aromatic candles (try: Apple Cider Sweet Chunx candles
• Nail clippers & file
• Cotton Balls
• Nail polish remover
• Pumice stone
• Foot scrub (try: PH Beauty Totally Nutty Shea Nut Foot Scrub)
• Peppermint foot lotion ( try: The Body Shop Peppermint Foot Lotion)

1) Set the Vibe

Gather all your pedicure tools and organize them on a coffee table next to a comfortable chair. Fill the large bowl with hot water and place the bowl in front of your chair. Dim the lights or turn them off completely and get ready to work by candlelight.

2) Soak and Soothe

Remove old nail polish and then clip and file nails. Pour a sweet smelling oil or gel into the water, which should be warm by now. Soak your feet in the bowl of water for 10-15 minutes. Make sure to take them out before they prune up!  Use the pumice stone periodically to help shed your dry “winter” skin.

** Depending on the degree of roughness, you might need to repeat these steps to get your feet in flip flop shape.

3) Treat Your Feet

Pat your feet dry and using the nail file smooth any rough edges that you missed before soaking. Apply peppermint lotion. Use cotton balls to separate your toets. Apply base coat, top coat, prop your feet on the table, put a good DVD in and relax, relax, relax