3 Easy, At-Home Pedicures to Try This Weekend
Let's be honest - when it comes to pedicures, nothing beats the decadent experience of a spa. Between the exotic ingredients, the heavenly foot rub, and the flawless polish job, it's the ultimate in pampering. But who can afford to splurge on a pricey professional pedi every few weeks? That's why we asked top spas across the country to come up with DIY versions of their best summer pedicures.
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Strawberry Daiquiri Pedicure
Courtesy of Tara Oolie, owner of Just Calm Down Spa in New York City
In a large bowl combine 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and 1 tablespoon pureed strawberries. Use this mixture generously to exfoliate your heels, feet, and calves. Rinse the scrub off with warm water and use a warm washcloth to remove any excess sugar granules.
Next, massage your feet and calves with a mixture of 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/2 cup coconut cream, and 1 cup pureed strawberries. Rinse off with warm water and apply a strawberry-scented body lotion such as The Body Shop Strawberry Body Butter.
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Triple Citrus Pedicure
Courtesy of nail technician Fahmida Mumith at Haven Spa in New York City
Soak your feet in a combination of warm water, sea salts, sliced lemon rounds, and a few drops of any essential oil. Use a pumice stone on your heels and balls of your feet to slough away calluses.
In a mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup sugar, the juice of a grapefruit, lemon, and lime, and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil with a splash of warm water. Exfoliate your feet and calves with the scrub, then rinse it off with warm water. Finish by applying a rich body cream to your feet and calves to keep them soft and hydrated.
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Pineapple Pedicure
Courtesy of Nicole Doerr, spa director at the Mokara Spa at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Denver
Fill a large basin with warm water and 1 tablespoon of pineapple extract. Soak your feet 5 to 10 minutes and remove from the water. Take a fresh pineapple slice and rub it all over your feet and toes, concentrating on your heels. Allow the juices to marinate on your nail beds for a few minutes to soften your cuticles so it's easy to push them back later on.
Rinse off your feet, then make a scrub using Epson salts mixed with grape seed oil and a few drops of vanilla extract. Buff your feet and heels until they feel smooth. Finish by giving yourself a foot massage with a rich cream like True Blue Spa I Love Shea Ultra-Pampering Foot Cream.
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