July 17th, 2013 • Posted by Tips In Toga • Permalink
During the summer, women love to
come see us for a mani-pedi, so they can break out their strappy sandals and
flaunt their flirty feet. But we don't just add a layer of polish and send
customers out the door. We give feet the TLC they need and deserve.
Before adding a candy-colored
coat of polish, our nail technicians exfoliate and moisturize the skin. They
magically make that calloused ring of dry skin around the heel disappear -- and that's a big deal. Calloused feet can be a summer downer. So, are a
few tips to make sure feet look fresh and fabulous in flips flops between your
visits with us.
Moisturize
and sleep.
At the salon, nail technicians
rub a healthy amount of lotion into the feet. You should do the same. Break out
a good moisturizer and apply it to your feet at night. Put a pair of socks on
to trap the moisture in while you sleep. It's best to choose a thick
moisturizer, something you would use to heal cracked skin during the winter.
Buy a pumice
stone.
If you haven't already, invest in
a pumice stone. Nail technicians are experts at removing dead skin, but you can
keep the rough patches at bay by pumicing your feet in between salon visits. By
rubbing the pitted rock over the calloused area, the layers of dead skin can be
removed. Try doing it while in the shower, so the skin is soft and pliable.
Take it easy though -- rubbing too hard will cause more irritation.
Add a
paraffin wax at your next salon visit.
A paraffin wax coats the hands or
feet in warm wax. As it hardens, the ingredients in the wax open the pores and
when the wax is peeled away the dead cells go with it. Adding a paraffin wax at
your next appointment can keep the dry skin away a bit longer. Call to make your appointment today.
Feet are used to being covered by
shoes and socks. After hiding all winter, summertime invites the toesies to
come out and play. Whether it is skipping on the beach, or gliding through
fresh grass, these three tips will keep toes in tip top shape - so go ahead and break out those strappy
sandals.
