Who doesn’t love getting pampered once in a while? I love going to the salon and getting my toes painted fun, bright colours, especially during the summer when I’ve been rocking a bit more self-tanner than usual and I’m blending in with all the California tanned skinned people. I’m not the pale Canadian any more. By all means rock your paleness if you choose to do so. I personally prefer a bit of sun kissed glow to my skin.
I know it can be annoying to get a chip in your polish a few days after paying big bucks to get them done professionally, or even at home. Today I’m sharing my secrets with you on how to make your summer pedicure last.
Bring your own nail polish
I’m not going to get into details, but I’m positive bringing your own polish to a salon is far more sanitary than using the ones provided. I don’t know how long the polish has been sitting on the shelves, which that can add into the factor of your polish not living up to its full potential. Bonus is that when you bring your own polish and it happens to chip, you have the exact colour to touch up.
Scrub your feet often
Dry heels and feet are a total eyesore, so why not keep them soft and smooth every way you can? Buy yourself a pumice stone with a handle (tweezerman is the best one I’ve used). After you’ve been in the shower and your feet are washed, and warmed up, give those heels a good scrub to keep them looking in tip top shape. I prefer to keep my heels and feet as soft and supple looking as possible, so I do this step every day.
Moisturize your feet and cuticles
Keeping your feet looking moisturized makes them look healthier and prevent you from future dry cracked heels which can be painful. Applying a cuticle oil will help your pedicure to look fresh and of course, will help your polish last.
Apply a clear top coat
Take any clear top coat nail polish, apply a fresh coat of polish to your nail to keep it looking glossy and brand new. Another added tip is if you apply your clear coat polish to the edges of your nails (where you clip them), it will prevent any polish from lifting and chipping. Seche Vite, and Dior polishes are my go-to for top coats.
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Oh I love and need this!
Neely recently posted..Shows That Should Be on Netflix IMO
Great tips! You’re reminding me I need to get a pedicure!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul recently posted..Three Cooks One Kitchen: Grilled Pizza
ooh i love seche vite for top coat! that’s a good idea. I never think to bring my own polishes bc I figure if I’m paying them.. why not use theirs. But you have a point!
estherjulee recently posted..Local Adventurer Link Up #9
Love these tips!!! Thanks for sharing!
Love these tips!!! Thanks for sharing!
Doing a coat of clear every few days is my secret weapon for getting my polish to last! It makes such a difference.
Great tips!
Kayla recently posted..This Month at Babble
Love these tips! Bringing your own polish is genius!
kendall recently posted..#imenough
I need a pedicure to celebrate open toe shoes before I have to start wearing boots.
I’d never thought about taking my own nail polish to a salon, but I totally agree it must be so much more sanitary!
Katie <3
Katie Matthews recently posted..Bogan Bingo
Seche Vite has made my pedicures last so much longer than they ever used to. Thanks for the tips :D
Rebekah recently posted..Weekly Highlights
Yes! It always seems like my pedicure doesn’t last as long as it should. SO annoying!
kristine foley recently posted..Fun Summertime Activities with Juicy Fruit Chewing Gum
Great tips! I have been wondering how to keep my pedi longer!
Carly Brydon recently posted..Wayfair Rug Sale
I love Seche Vite! Every time I let someone use it though, they never put the lid back on all the way and it dries up. Ugh. Seriously, that’s happened 4 times in the past year. That’s a lot of Seche Vite I had to throw out (brand new bottles). I’m way off topic now. Love the tips! I probably should bring in my own polish to the salon.
Rochelle recently posted..Learn ASL in 31 Days: Day 27
I usually have a hard time keeping my nail polish on rather than toe polish. I am constantly washing my hands so they chip so easily and then I just pick the rest of it off!
Leanna Ranieri recently posted..Sponsor Love for August
All great tips. And you know, Tra-la-la is still one of my favorite colors, ever !
Jessica Doll recently posted..Moss Landing State Beach / Moss Landing, California
Cool tips thanks x
Myrabev recently posted..{Book Review} Children’s Adventures by Tali Carmi
Thank you for the tips. I swear I do an at home pedicure at least once a week since I’m kinda high maintenance when it comes to that stuff. I really love Dior cosmetics but have yet to try their polishes. Is their top coat worth the investment as well?!!! I also bring my own polish to the salon.
Amby Felix recently posted..Beauty by Shea Giveaway!!!
LOVE these tips! My pedicures usually only last a few days!
Great tips! I’ve never tried Dior nail polish, but it looks and sounds amazing.
Tawny @GlamorouslyMommy recently posted..Back to School Teacher Gifts
Thanks for the tips! I could really use a pedicure right now!
Christine Mondy recently posted..Supportive Saturday (18)
cracked heels are the worst! I hate them! thanks for the tips!
Laura recently posted..TIGF :: Things I’m Grateful For
Great tips to make your pedicure last! I really want to have one right now, lol
Joanna Sormunen recently posted..To the strangers and aliens
these are awesome tips…and so useful! i just got a pedicure last tuesday!
TAKE YOUR OWN POLISH?! Do people DO THAT?!
@Kyla@Mommy’s Weird: Lol omg Kyla you’re cracking me up. I take my polish all the time because I can NEVER decide on a colour … AND … I love the colours I already have. Win!
Nancy recently posted..Fashion Friday: What I Wore to BlogHer’14
Thanks for the tips! I want to go paint my toenails now!!