One of the first things to get packed away when the weather begins to warm are bulky socks and furry boots. There is nothing better than freeing your toes and walking in bare feet outdoors, but if your feet are not summer ready, you may dread exposing them. When feet are covered all winter long, people tend to neglect them. You may trim the nails but neglect all of the other parts of foot care. It can be hard to take time to let nails dry long enough before slipping socks back on and heading outdoors. The problem is, feet take time to get summer ready. If you have foot health problems, you should see a medical professional to deal with the problems. A Manhattan podiatrist will offer medications that can clear up problems. Manhattan foot orthotics is a great way to correct aching feet especially if the problems with your feet are severe. Before a pedicure, be sure you have dealt with serious medical issues. Otherwise, a pedicure will do little to make feet look better. Healthy feet will give you the best summer feet possible.

Once your feet are healthy, you can get to making them pretty. Your first step is to decide if you are going to have a professional pedicure or whether you will do it at home. Some people start the season with a pedicure at the salon and then they keep it updated and fresh at home. If you choose to only have one pedicure at the beginning of the season, be sure to purchase a bottle of your chosen color so you can touch up any chips all season long.

The first part of an at-home pedicure is to soak your feet. This makes sloughing away dead skin and trimming nails easier. Fill a tub with warm, sudsy water and sit back and relax for five or ten minutes. While one soaks, pumice the other to remove dead skin. You can file away deadened, rough skin for soft feet. Once you have soaked your feet, trim the nails. Do not trim too short and injure yourself. Also, cut straight across the nail to prevent ingrown toenails in the future. After trimming, file the nails so the edges of the toenail are smooth. You should also buff the top surface to remove any ridges that have formed. This helps polish stick and creates a soft, shiny surface. Once you are done with the nail prep, take big goops of lotion and massage your feet, toes, and legs. This is the best part of the pedicure, and it leaves your feet feeling soft and smooth. Peppermint lotions are usually best for your feet because it refreshes them and makes the skin feel cool. However, all lotions work well, so make your choice based on your favorite scent. Once you are done with the massage, paint your toes and wait for them to dry.