How to Get Salon-Quality Pedicures at Home

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Soak your feet

Fill a basin with warm water and add a foot soak or Epsom salts. Soak your feet for 10-15 minutes to soften the skin and relax your feet.

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Exfoliate

Use a foot scrub or pumice stone to gently remove dead skin cells and calluses. Focus on areas like the heels and balls of your feet.

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Nail care

Trim your nails straight across and file them to your desired shape. Avoid cutting too short and gently push back the cuticles with a cuticle pusher.

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Moisturize

Massage a nourishing foot cream or lotion onto your feet, paying attention to dry areas. You can also apply a hydrating mask for an extra boost of moisture.

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Nail polish

Apply a base coat, then two thin layers of your nail polish color. Topcoat for gloss and durability. Dry each layer.

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