Pedicure

Pedicure is the care of the legs, foot, toe nails. Most of our day spend with standing and walking during our works leads to strain. To get relieve some stress pedicure is the best option can do at home itself. And also it discourages foot ailments.

Implements

Nail cutter

Nail filer

Cuticle pusher

Nail brush

Pumice stone

Foot scrapper

Material

Hot water

Shampoo or liquid soap

Salt

One lemon

Acetone

Hydrogen peroxide

Cuticle cream

Antiseptic lotion

Oil or Cream

Nail polish

Procedure

1. Remove the old nail polish with nail remover or mild acetone using cotton.
2. Shape the nail using nail cutter and nail filer, apply cuticle cream for 10 minutes to soften cuticle (dead skin).
3. Dip and soak the legs in bearable hot water to which shampoo, lemon juice, salt, hydrogen peroxide added.
4. Clean back of the feet and sides with foot scrapper.
5. Rub smoothly with pumice stone using  pressure.
6. Wash the legs with normal water and wipe off  the space between  toes  with a soft towel.
7. Clean the nails using cotton dipped in antiseptic lotion.
8. Gently push back the cuticle with cuticle pusher.
9. Massage the legs for 10-15 minutes with oil or cream. (optional--Give few soft punches on back of  feet by keeping leg straight, but others only can do this, it will stimulate blood circulation and gives better result from strain.
10. Apply the nail polish, do not dab, but stroke in on with three even strokes from base sweeping up to the top.