The Agony Of The Feet

Do you look at your feet and think to yourself, "How will I ever be able to put on a pair of sandals this summer?". You're not alone, but getting and keeping pretty feet don't have to be time consuming and you don't have to spend a fortune. There are many more do-it-yourself products on the market now to save you from having to be a slave to your local nail salon, which may be overcharging you, not to mention possibly subjecting you to unclean circumstances. I began doing at-home pedicures a few years ago when I contracted a nail fungus from a local salon that apparently was not properly cleaning their foot baths. All foot baths need to be cleaned out after each use and, at the end of the day, the drain should be removed and cleaned properly to rid the bath of any bacteria which can cause serious infections. These do-it yourself kits are readily available, like the one in the photo (not such a great photo), but this one is available at www.overstock.com for under $7. Other great websites to purchase great pedicure products are amazon.com (see the icon in my sidebar), www.pedifix.com, www.barielle.com or www.avon.com. All these sites have great pedicure products and sets, most for under $10. If shopping online is not your thing, then head straight to Walmart, which carries a variety of pedicure sets and products. A great pedicure set should include clippers for toenail use only, a shaper, foot smoother, pumice stone and toe separator for polish application. If you want a great, effective foot soak, just soak your feet in warm water and add a few drops of teatree oil. Avon makes a great pedicure set complete with cream foot scrub and mint scented foot cream. Finish off with some great colors on your toes and you're good to go!