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If you want to give yourself a spa-worthy pedicure at home using professional tools in a pedicure kit, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ll walk you through the pedicure process from start to finish, explaining each special tool along the way so you'll know exactly when and how to use it. If you’re ready to get started, scroll down for our complete guide!
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QuestionHow can you safely use a foot file at home?Marta NagorskaMarta Nagorska is a Nail Technician and Nail Art Blogger based in London, UK. She runs the blog, Furious Filer, where she gives tutorials on nail care and advanced nail art. She has been practicing nail art for over 5 years and graduated from Northampton College with distinction with a Nail Technician and Manicurist degree in 2017. She has been awarded the top spot in the OPI Nail Art Competition.
Nail ArtistDon't apply too much pressure—foot files are very sharp, and can cause painful abrasions if too much pressure is applied when using them. Keep checking after every few swipes to see whether more dry skin needs to be removed. -
QuestionWhat products can I use during a pedicure?Marta NagorskaMarta Nagorska is a Nail Technician and Nail Art Blogger based in London, UK. She runs the blog, Furious Filer, where she gives tutorials on nail care and advanced nail art. She has been practicing nail art for over 5 years and graduated from Northampton College with distinction with a Nail Technician and Manicurist degree in 2017. She has been awarded the top spot in the OPI Nail Art Competition.
Nail ArtistFoot scrubs are a great way to exfoliate the skin on your feet, and a foot cream will keep your feet soft in between pedicures. -
QuestionShould I throw my foot buffer away or disinfect and reuse it?Queen BingCommunity AnswerPersonally, I would throw it away and buy a new one, it would be a lot quicker and less of a hassle than disinfecting.
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After your pedicure, be sure to disinfect your tools, like your clippers, files, and shavers, by soaking them in a disinfectant solution or rubbing alcohol. Make sure you clean your tools after every use.Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/nail-care-secrets/basics/pedicures/removing-gel-polish
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/nail-care-secrets/basics/pedicures/removing-gel-polish
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8is4tw_KmPM&t=121s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8is4tw_KmPM&t=84s
- ↑ https://www.threadsbeautybar.com/2015/07/the-essential-steps-of-a-pedicure/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U0GL0DwwiY&t=8s
- ↑ https://www.threadsbeautybar.com/2015/07/the-essential-steps-of-a-pedicure/
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ingrown-toenails/symptoms-causes/syc-20355903
- ↑ https://youtu.be/8is4tw_KmPM?t=317
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ingrown-toenails/symptoms-causes/syc-20355903
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8is4tw_KmPM&t=388s
- ↑ https://www.threadsbeautybar.com/2015/07/the-essential-steps-of-a-pedicure/
- ↑ https://www.threadsbeautybar.com/2015/07/the-essential-steps-of-a-pedicure/