How to Give A DIY Pedicure at Home

Do you love getting pedicures, but don’t like the cost?  Or do you need a pedicure and can’t get in to the salon?  We’ve got you covered with this spa like at home DIY Pedicure.

In the Midwest, Memorial Day weekend is basically the kickoff of summer.  This is the weekend that the pools open, school’s out, and every one spends the weekend at the lake.  You’re gonna be hanging out on the boat or around the pool, and wearing sandals around town.  Make sure your feet are ready to be seen with a fabulous pedicure. 

You don’t have to go out and spend big bucks to do this, though.  Nope.  You can give yourself a DIY pedicure at home quickly, easily, and at a reasonable price. 

Here are the steps you can follow to do a DIY pedicure at home:

How to give a spa like DIY pedicure at home

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Here’s what you need:

• Pumice Stone. You can also use an electronic foot file
• Nail Clippers. If your nails are particularly thick, you might like a set of podiatrist nail clippers.
• Nail File. I like a glass or crystal nail file.
• Pedicure Soaking Tub
• Exfoliating scrub
• Cuticle Oil
• Cuticle Pusher or orange stick
• Foot Cream
• Nail Polish

The first thing you need to do is remove any nail color you may have on your toes. Use a nail polish remover and cotton pads to do this.  If you have gel polish on your toes, you may need to use the gel polish removal tips and tools.

While it’s easiest to do a pedicure right after a bath or shower, it’s not a deal breaker. If necessary, soak your feet in warm water for 10-15 minutes.  A heated massaging tub adds that extra level of spa like luxury and relaxation. You can add essential oils like lavender, rosemary, or peppermint, to creating a relaxing experience. You could also soak your feet with epsom salts.

While in the shower, wash your feet with an exfoliating scrub.  You can do this right before you get out of the shower.  If you’re soaking your feet, use the exfoliating foot scrub after the soak, and rinse off with warm water. 

After the scrub, use a pumice stone or a foot file to help remove callouses and rough spots. Be careful, as you don’t want to get too rough, and cause issues, like sore spots. use the pumice stone to remove the dead skin cells from your feet. 

Dry your feet really well with a clean, plush towel. Don’t forget to get between your toes.

Clip your toenails straight across and file them. Use the nail file to do the shaping, and smooth any rough spots on your nails.

Apply cuticle oil to your cuticles and gently push them back with a cuticle pusher or an orange stick. This step is optional, and depends on how your cuticles grow.

Slather your feet with a luxurious foot cream or nice body butter. You can put on a pair of cotton socks to help the foot cream absorb, if desired.  I add the socks to my DIY pedicure routine occasionally, probably once a month or every 6 weeks.  It all depends on my feet, and what I have coming up. 

Paint your nails, if desired.  I like to use a good base coat and two coats of my chosen nail color. I seal it with a good quality top coat, like Seche Vite, making sure to get the edge of the nail to help seal the color.   This will help your polish last a good, long time and gives it a gorgeous shine.

One tip – you’ll want to make sure your nails are clean and oil free before painting them. Sometimes it’s better to add the nail polish the day after your DIY pedicure, as the lotions and treatments have had a chance to work their magic.

That’s it! Your at-home pedicure is complete.   Show off your tootsies in a great pair of strappy sandals or cute flip flops.