Steering clear of the beauty salon doesn’t mean your feet must be neglected. Use our 10-step guide to pamper your paws at home
While salons are busy due to social distancing measures, it's the perfect time to learn how to do an at-home pedicure. Giving your feet a treat doesn’t have to cost the earth, thanks to the number of affordable, quality products available at Spinneys.com. Follow this simple plan to get a salon-worthy pedi at home and enjoy a dreamy night in – you deserve it.
Step 1
Light a candle and put on your favourite music - this is an important step for setting the mood and getting in the right frame of mind to relax.
Glade clean linen candle
Dhs19.50
Step 2
Starting a process that keeps you indoors is the perfect excuse to layer on a thick mud mask too. If you’re going to spend the next hour looking after your toes, you may as well repair some skin cells at the same time.
L'Oréal pure clay purity mask 50ml
Dhs36.75
Step 3
Now, your feet. Remove your old nail polish. Get right in the corners and make sure there is no colour left in the creases between nail and skin. Take your time and go over areas twice if necessary.
Corine de Farme Dissolvant nail polish remover 200ml
Dhs15.00
Step 4
Trim and shape your nails. Cut straight across your nails without cutting the corners too much, as this can lead to painful ingrown nails. We love the Sally Hansen controlled grip nail clippers as they pick up your nail clippings, too.
Sally Hansen clip & catch nail clipper
Dhs25.25
Step 5
Use a nail file to give your toe nails the desired shape. The limited edition Manicare nail shapers, made in partnership with Sydney fashion label, Aje, are great for a smooth and flawless finish.
Manicare Aje fashion nail shapers
Dhs12.50
Step 6
Bathe your feet in warm water mixed with bubbles for extra pampering and take a few deep breaths as you enjoy your soundtrack. Use a foot scrubber to remove any dead skin. Dry your feet with a towel when done.
Scholl smoothing foot file
Dhs32.75
Step 7
Remove all dry and dead skin cells with a foot scrub or, better yet, a foot peel, which continues to remove dead skin for seven days. Gently push back cuticles with a cuticle stick or use special cuticle scissors.
Kiss cuticle scissors
Dhs20.00
Step 8
Here’s the fun part. How does shea butter, ginkgo biloba, green tea, peppermint and seaweed sound? To soften your heels and moisturise at the same time, use the Skin Republic Foot Repair, which helps soothe rough, dry feet and heels. Expert tip: Skip this step if you have used a foot peel as dry skin will naturally shed over the next seven days. It is recommended to use Skin Republic Foot Repair two weeks after a foot peel treatment to maintain those silky soft toes.
Skin Republic foot repair 18g
Dhs27.50
Step 9
Now you can decorate your nails with a base coat, nail polish and top coat. This will make your nail polish last longer. We are loving the HD range and the Sexy Kisses shade is perfect for taking you from day to night.
Ruby Kisses HD Sexy Redness nail polish 15ml
Dhs18.00
Step 10
Finally, make sure you safeguard the future of your nail strength with a growth activator. You can apply it under your polish, but for long and healthy nails we suggest painting over your polish with it once dry. You can do this every few days. The Kiss Xtreme growth activator contains calcium and ceramide that restores the natural moisture of your nails.
Kiss Xtreme nail growth activator 13ml
Dhs38.00