Give your toes the perfect at-home pedicure this summer
It’s officially summertime but before your whip out the sandals, it’s important to make sure your toes are in top shape. If your nails are looking quite unsightly and need a quick at-home pick-me-up, we’re here to help.
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Buff it up!
Buff, buff, baby! Let’s face it: There is nothing more unsightly than cracked, rough heels. Remove any callus and dry areas by buffing with a pumice stone. This is the first step before giving your feet the ultimate makeover. We recommend using the Tweezerman’s Sole Smoother Antibacterial Callus Stone. This bad boy effectively removes calluses and leaves your feet looking and feeling silky smooth.
Shop it now: Tweezerman’s Sole Smoother Antibacterial Callus Stone, $18, ulta.com
Add some moisture
After giving your feet a good exfoliation, it’s time to revive them with some moisture. The Samba Foot Fetish Cream is great for those looking for a lotion the is light yet effective. Formulated with ultra-nourishing ingredients such as coconut oil, açaí oil, and cupuaçu butter, this foot cream leave your toes soft and hydrated immediately. Best of all, the lotion comes with an adorable surf board callus remover that can be used for your buffing step.
Shop it now: Samba Foot Fetish Cream, $27, Sephora.com
File and get in shape
Before you start painting your toes, you have to make sure they are at a desired length and shape. Precisely trim your toenails with the Tweezerman Precision Grip Toenail Clipper. The clippers were designed to cut your nail straight across to avoid splitting. To remove and rough edges and shape your toe nails, we recommend using Tweezerman nail files. Gently move the file in one direction until you smooth the nails and get the appropriate shape — squares, round, almond, any shape works!
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Add some color!
The moment you have been waiting for is here — time for the polish. Before adding a colorful hue to your toenails, prep them by starting off with a base coat like OPI Nail Treatment Natural Nail Base Coat. This step should not be skipped as base coats act as a protective barrier against staining and increase the longevity of your polish. For nail polish, we recommend checking out the vast selection from Ella + Mila. This nail range is a vegan product, free of animal products and 7-free — no Formaldehyde, Toluene, DiButyl Phthalate (DBP), Formaldehyde Resin, Camphor, TPHP and Xylene. To finish off your toes, add a top coat. Essie Gel Setter top coat prevents chipping and give your nails the gel-like finish we all crave.