"Pretty Toes" The 5 minute at Home Pedicure

Being a one-income household and living on a tight budget, many “luxuries” such as getting a pedicure, I do myself.  I will admit, it can be a little depressing sometimes but it is short-lived knowing that I am saving money and I am in control of how it turns out.  

Save yourself the $20 or more that you will normally pay for a pedicure and do it yourself. All you need is a body scrub, nail clipper, nail file, nail polish remover, cotton balls, your nail color of choice and a clear top coat.  Most of these items you more than likely already have.  

Clean (0-2 minutes)

Remove any old polish using a cotton balls and nail polish remover.

Massage a handful of a body scrub onto your feet rubbing it everywhere including over your toe nails.  

**If you dont have a body scrub, make a quick homemade one with about 2tbsp of the lotion or oil of your choice and 1 tbsp of epsom salt or sugar.

Dip your feet into a tub of warm water, rinse the scrub off and pat dry.  

File (2-3 minutes)

Clip nails down if necessary and file straight across to even out their shape.

Polish (3-5 minutes)

Wipe any access file residue and oil with a damp cotton ball or washcloth. Apply a generous layer of the nail color of your choice, so that you wont need to do a second coat.  Wait one minute and follow with a clear top coat.  Wait at least 2 minutes or until your nails are dry to the touch before you go on with your day.  **My top coat of choice is Rush 60, I love, love, love it.  After 1 minute my nails are dry to the touch and in 5 minutes, they are dry plus, it gives a nice shine.  

Viola, you have just done your own pedicure!

**Continue to do your own pedicures more often, you will get better and faster plus, you will have a lot of fun experimenting with different colors, styles and new trends too.