How to achieve that Perfect Home Pedicure.

How to achieve that perfect home pedicure.

We here at McMahon's have a passion for only the finest footwear and fashion. Before you can step into the perfect wedge or court heel, most of us want to achieve the perfect peepers!

Here at McMahon's, we have perfected the routine for achieving flawless home pedicures for only a fraction of the price of a stop in the beauticians. Want to know how? Just follow the easy step by step guide below and be wowed at your new pedicure in moments.

• Step one: Soak em up!
• Run yourself a half basin of lukewarm - to warm water (depending on preference of course). Why not add a drop of your favorite bubble bath or some scented oil to make it extra luxurious? We also add a small handful of course salt – salt acts as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial additive, an exfoliating aid and helps drain the lactic acid in your feet after a long day. Make sure not to fill the basin too close to the top as once you add your feet you risk spilling all over your floor! In front of your favorite comfy chair, place a small towel on the ground and place your basin of water on top. (The towel stops the basin from moving). Soak your feet for 15 - 30 minutes in the water as you enjoy a cuppa and let the world pass by.
  

• Step two: Dry em!
• Remove your feet from the water once you are satisfied with your soaking time and dry well with a towel.

• Step three: Trim and file
• Now that you have soaked your feet, your nails will have softened. Now is the perfect time to remove pre-existing nail polish and to trim your nails. The best and most safe way to trim you nails is to use a nail clippers to achieve a straight line, and then file the edges to avoid any irritation or risk of ingrown nails.

• Step four: All about that base
• Now that your nails are the perfect shape, it’s time to paint! Use a basic under coat like the one we used here which was from Essence for only €1.49 and leaves a nice even layer for your colour to rest upon.

• Step Five: Colour me fabulous!
• Now, using the colour you have selected, add a layer of colour. For Autumn, the dark colours of the changing leaves are coming in, so burned oranges, deep reds and browns with a purply tone are perfectly on point and compliment every skin tone. Here at McMahon's, we love a nice even flash of colour, so we are going to show you that today with a guide of how to achieve that.
  

• Step six: Top coat
• Once you have given your colour layer time to dry and have added an optional second layer to build the colour if it is faint, you can add a layer of top coat. This locks in your colour and prevents chipping. We all know how toe polish seems to last an eternity compared to when we polish our finger nails, so why not lock that in and ensure it won’t budge.

• Step Seven: Be Dazzled
• Finally, after you have made sure your polish is completely dry, rub a small amount of oil free moisturizer (so you don’t slip when you stand up) into your feet and sit back, relax and be proud of your new DIY home pedicure skills.
  

Photos sourced from wisdomwithin.ie, www.bupa.com/ie, www.Essence.eu/ie, www.Buzzfeed.com, www.Pinterest.com,