Pedicure Do's and Don'ts

hi bloggies!


well, today i wanted to share some tips on pedicure. ive always went for a professional pedicure. i believe that :

"pampering and grooming your feet promotes good foot hygiene and should be done frequently to contribute to not only your foot health, but also to your body's overall health". 

so everybody's foot deserved to be pampered.  

DO's :

1. DO schedule your pedicure first thing in the morning. Salon foot baths are typically cleanest earlier in the day. You should be the first person to use the equipment. anyways, make sure that the salon filters and cleans the foot bath between clients.
2. When eliminating thick, dead skin build-up, also known as calluses, on the heel, ball and sides of the feet, DO use a pumice stone, foot file or exfoliating scrub. Soak feet in warm water for at least five minutes then use the stone, scrub or foot file to gently smooth calluses and other rough patches.
3. When trimming nails, DO use a toenail clipper with a straight edge to ensure your toenail is cut straight across. Other tools like manicure scissors or fingernail clippers increase the risk of ingrown toenails because of their small, curved shape.
4. To smooth nail edges, DO use an emery board. File lightly in one direction without using too much pressure, being sure not to scrape the nail’s surface.
5. DO gently run a wooden or rubber manicure stick under your nails to keep them clean. This helps remove the dirt and build-up you may or may not be able to see.
6. DO maintain the proper moisture balance of your feet’s skin by applying emollient-enriched moisturizer to keep soles soft.
7. DO use a rubber cuticle pusher or manicure stick to gently push back cuticles.

DON'Ts :

1. DON’T shave your legs before receiving a pedicure. Freshly shaven legs or small cuts on your legs may allow bacteria to enter.
2. DON’T allow technicians to use a foot razor to remove dead skin. Using a razor can result in permanent damage if used incorrectly and can easily cause infection if too much skin is removed.
3. DON’T round the edges of your toenails. This type of shape increases the chances that painful ingrown toenails will develop.
4. Emery boards are extremely porous and can trap germs that spread. Since they can’t be sterilized, DON’T share nail files with friends and be sure to bring your own to the salon, unless you are sure that the salon replaces them with each customer.   <---- this is y professional pedicure costs more!!!
5. DON’T use any sharp tools to clean under nails. Using anything sharp makes it easy to puncture the skin, leaving it vulnerable to infection.
6. DON’T leave any moisture between toes. Anything left behind can promote the development of athlete’s foot or a fungal infection.
7. Because cuticles serve as a protective barrier against bacteria, DON’T ever cut them. Cutting cuticles increases the risk of infection. Also, avoid incessantly pushing back cuticles, as doing so can make them thicker.

i hope u guys got some info out of this. i rarely did my own pedicure. but i got these tips from the sites, and from the people i knew. do search on how to D-I-Y home pedicure. 

have fun trying darlings! 

x o x o

Lya