DIY Manicure & Pedicure
- Clip overgrown nails and remove old polish. "I'm astounded by how many people never take the polish off their toes and just continue to paint over the top," says Ji Baek, owner of Rescue Beauty Lounge in New York. "Take the nail lacquer off and examine your natural nails to make sure they're in healthy condition."
- Use a dry-skin file to whittle away stubborn calluses. (If you suffer from multiple conditions such as cracked soles, calluses, or corns, don't attempt to fix these yourself. Seek the help of a podiatrist.)
- Soak feet in warm, soapy water for 10 minutes, then exfoliate using a grainy scrub on feet, heels, and legs.
- Gently push back cuticles and use a manicure stick to clean under toenails.
- Slather cream on legs and feet. Clean nail beds with nail polish remover.
- Paint on a base coat, two coats of color, and a top coat, and wait at least 20 minutes for toenails to dry.
- Expert Tip: "Even your own tools need to be sterilized after each use," says nail expert Ji Baek. "Soak metal tools in rubbing alcohol for 25 minutes then seal in a plastic bag."
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