How To Give Yourself A Perfect Pedicure

Make your feet worthy of those pretty summer sandals.

Make your feet worthy of those pretty summer sandals. Winter is over! Time to let your feet breathe! Stash those Uggs in the back of your closet, and bring out the flip-flops! This step-by-step guide shows you how to get pretty summer-ready toes, and guess what—it's totally free!



Clip Your Nails

Trim your nails so they extend just beyond the edge of your nail bed. Work from one corner of the nail to the other using small, even clips. One big chomp in the middle can cause your nail to crack!



File Them Smooth

To get a pretty shape, file them in one direction (sawing back and forth causes peeling and breakage), rounding the corners. Rub cuticle oil onto cuticles and gently push them back with an orange stick.



Soak And Scrub

Spending the cold winter holed up in your Uggs can cause feet to be rough and dry! To soften, soak them in warm, soapy water for 5 minutes. TThen smooth rough spots with a foot file. (Don't scrub too hard or you'll make your skin raw!)



Add A Pop Of Color

For streak-free color, prep nails with a base coat to create a smooth surface, then swipe on two coats of color. Paint a swipe down the middle, and then another swipe on each side. Seal with a top coat.

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