How To do a Pedicure

The steps needed to give yourself a pedicure are very similar to those taken for a manicure.
Once you know how to manicure, you'll find it easy learning how to pedicure.
  • If you have any nail polish on your toes, remove it before you start. Soak your feet in a large bowl of warm water or a foot bath.
  • Use large nail clippers to trim your toenails. File them into the desired shape.
  • Apply cuticle lotion to the edge of the toenails and push back the cuticles with a cuticle pusher.

  • Using a pumice stone, remove any calluses and dead skin from the sole of your foot.
  • Return your feet to the water to soak again. Take them out and dry them with a clean towel.
  • Using a nail polisher (or nail buffer), polish the nails.
  • Apply nail polish to each toenail (if desired). Use a base coat, a colored coat and a top coat. Clear nail polish can be used in place of the base coat and top coat.
  • Apply body lotion or oil to your feet. Massage your feet and the bottom of your legs as you apply it.