Make the best of your pedicure treatment by following these aftercare advice:
Use topcoat to help nail polish last; chipping nail polish is a common among clients. Solve the dilemma by applying a layer of topcoat 24 hours after your service and to the free edge every couple of days. That should extend the life, keeping your nails looking shiny and new.
On Vacation. Just a reminder that when you’re heading off to somewhere warm where you’ll be taking long, romantic walks on the beach, don’t forget to pack your Top Coat! Beach sand, although a good exfoliator for the bottoms of your feet, also works away at your top coat and/or any nail art you may be wearing. After your shower when your tootsies are dry, apply a fresh coat of Top Coat to keep them looking fabulous.
Mend a chipped nail. So you’ve applied topcoat, but you still managed to chip a nail. What to do? Using your fingertip, dab a small amount of polish remover on the affected area and lightly smooth it over. Re-coat with polish and Top Coat.
Keep your feet well hydrated. It’s important to keep your feet looking great, but your soles are important, too. Use a cream or lotion daily to keep them hydrated and smooth. If you’re often outdoors, use a lotion with an SPF of at least 15. Shea or Cocoa Butter cream is the best as it melts right in to the pores of the feet and by wearing 100% cotton socks, it’ll help to keep your feet hydrated and soft.
Remember to nourish your cuticles. Use cuticle oil or treatment religiously. It keeps your cuticles supple and moisturize and helps keep pesky hangnails and dry skin from occurring. Gently push back cuticles with an orange wood stick, washcloth, or the ball of your finger, not with the free edge of your nail.
Buff the soles of the feet with a medium to fine foot file or pumice stone, at least two to three times a week to help keep calluses down and your skin on the soles soft.