How to Apply Nail Polish In a Pedicure

Professional pedicures are relatively inexpensive salon services, as the average cost of salon pedicure is $20. Over time, this expense adds up to an average of $480 yearly. To cut down on these expenses, learn to perform your own pedicures. 

1. Remove old nail polish from your toenails using the nail polish remover and cotton balls. Ensure all of the old nail polish is removed from your toenails. 


2. Trim your toenails using the toenail clippers. Use the emery board to smooth down sharp edges on your toenails. 


3. Wash your toenails in warm soapy water to remove nail polish remover residue. Washing your toenails removes fragments of your toenails from your nail bed. 


4. Use a nail buffer to smooth the rough surface of your toenails. Start with your biggest toe and buff each toenail all the way to your pinky toe. Repeat these steps on your other foot. 


5. Wash your toenails with an exfoliating wash to remove debris left on your toenails after buffing. The exfoliating wash softens your skin and buffs your toes. 


6. Place a toe separating in between your toes on both feet. A toe separator prevents your toes from touching and your nail polish from smearing. 


7. Begin applying your toenails by applying a thin layer of primer on each toenail. Start at the cuticle and apply the primer in even upward strokes until the entire toenail is covered. Allow the primer to dry completely. 


8. Apply your preferred nail polish on each toenail. Start at the cuticle and apply the nail polish in even upward strokes until the entire toenail is covered. Allow the nail polish to dry completely. 


9. Apply the topcoat on each toenail. Start at the cuticle and apply the nail polish in even upward strokes until the entire toenail is covered. Allow the nail polish to dry completely. Remove the toe separators.