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Forget the spa try this ultimate at home pedicure.

Remove old polish, clip and file nails.

Apply cuticle cream.

Fill a bowl with warm water, a few of drops of dish soap and moisturizing oil* and soak feet for five minutes.

Use a body scrub to exfoliate your feet and toes. Rinse and dry. Tip: Take some extra time to buff your legs, too.

Wrap an orange stick (a stick of orangewood with tapered ends) in a small piece of cotton ball, dip in tea tree oil* and gently push back cuticles. Note: It’s important to remember that cuticles protect nails, so treat them well! It’s not a good idea to cut cuticles as this can lead to hangnails and infections.

Massage feet with a rich cream.

Dip a cotton ball in polish remover and thoroughly remove all oil and cream from nails.

Wind tissue between your toes to separate them.

Apply basecoat and two coats of polish, waiting a minute or two between coats.

Drag a bit of polish over the edge of the nail to protect the tips.

Finish with a clear topcoat.

Dip your orange stick or a cotton swab in remover and use to touch up mistakes.
When nails are dry, apply moisturizing oil at the base of each cuticle.

*Oils: For moisturizing, you can purchase cuticle oil from a salon ordrugstore, but you can also use baby oil, almond oil or olive oil. Tea tree oilis an essential oil that acts as a soothing, natural antiseptic.