Pedicure is significant not just because it makes your foot presentable and fresh but for personal hygiene as well. In between a hectic schedule or just before going out for a sudden party when you do not have enough time, a seven-minute pedicure can be useful for sure. Here are certain instructions, which can be helpful in giving your foot a quick pedicure when you are running short of time.
Complexity level
Moderately Easy
Estimated time
7 Minutes
Resources required
- Nail paint remover
- A nail filer
- Foot moisturizing cream
- Finger separators
- Instant dry nail polish
Instructions
1. Removing nail polish
Remove the old nail polish applied to your toenails. You should always use an acetone free remover to ensure the natural shine of your nails. Acetone is very hard and harmful as it dries your nail. You should select a nail remover, which contains vitamin E and essential oils for safety of your cuticles and nails.
2. Filing and clipping
If your nails are short and do not grow much, then clipping them is a better idea. If your nails are long, then you can file them to give a desired and trendy shape. While filing the nails be alert about the angles you are taking to shape them. Now pull out the dirt sticking to the edges of the nails quickly.
3. Foot massage
You can select any foot moisturizer with vitamin E, alpha hydroxy acid and oil contents in it. Alpha hydroxy acid is necessary in a foot cream because it assists in fast and complete absorption of the moisturizers into your skin. It helps dry layer of your skin to peel off and hence opens the pores of your skin to intake the moisturizer and oil perfectly. Massage your foot with a continuous circular movement, which helps in maintaining the blood circulation. Special attention should be given to the heels because they need more relaxation after the hard work they do. Massage your tired toes by pressing them with your fingertips. While massaging your toes remember to pull them in the opposite direction of your body; this helps in unstraining them. Massage for about 2 to 3 minutes until the cream is absorbed in the skin properly.
4. Applying nail polish
The final step is to apply nail polish. Use separators to avoid the toenails to collide together. Select a nail paint that dries up instantly and has large brush. A nail polish that dries up instantly is not much trouble when you are in a hurry. Long brush helps in applying the paint equally and without smudging. It also helps in quick application of the paint. Press the nail paintbrush to the back end of the toenail and gently spread the color throughout the nail. You should apply two coats of the nail polish for better results. If you want to add extra shiny look to your nail polish, you can use a transparent paint as a final coat.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What color should I choose when I do not have enough time to mix and match?
A. Red is a nail color that goes along with almost all the dresses and shoes. So if you cannot decide what color to put and you are in a hurry, go for red.
Q. Is it possible to do french pedicure in 7 minutes?
A. If you are in a hurry and you want French pedicure on your toenails, apply baby pink color. Your nails will resemble French pedicure.
Quick tips
1. You should always use separators while applying nail polish because there is high possibility of smudging it when you are in a hurry.
2. Always go for a nail polish remover that contains vitamin E and essential oils.
Things to watch out for
If your skin tone is light, you can go for both light and dark shades but if your skin tone is dark, you should stick to light colors.