Girls, it's almost sandal season again and we're already looking forward to wearing our chic summer shoes. But in order to really show off your nails, well-groomed and nicely painted toenails are essential. Similar to French nails, the French pedicure is one of those timeless looks that you can always rely on. And no, you don't need an appointment at the nail salon because you can actually easily do a French pedicure yourself. Would you like to know how? Then read on because we have the ultimate guide for you on how to achieve a French pedicure at home!
Photo: Deavita / Marieta Goranova
With summer just around the corner, everyone has a variety of optionsPedicure trends 2023has already taken our social media by storm. Even the trendiest outfit can quickly be ruined by unkempt feet and so that this doesn't happen to you, we will explain to you step-by-step how to do a French pedicure yourself.
Materials needed
- Glass file or sand file
- Nail clippers
- Cuticle remover pen
- Colorless base coat
- Pink nail polish
- white nail polish (alternatively, a colored nail polish of your choice is also possible for a more modern alternative)
- Klarlack als Top-Coat
- Half-round French nails stencils (optional, but recommended)
Do your own French pedicure
Photo: Deavita/ Marieta Goranova
- To soften the skin, first give yourself a foot bath with essential bath oils or olive oil and soak your feet for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove dry skin with a gentle scrub or peeling cream. If necessary, you can briefly rub the skin on the balls of your feet and heels with the sand file.
- Next, file the toenails into the correct shape and gently push back the cuticles with the cuticle remover pen.
- Paint all toenails with the base coat and allow to dry completely. To do a French pedicure yourself, you can also use a toe separator - this makes application much easier.
- If you use stencils, stick them in the middle. Then carefully apply the white nail polish in the middle and pull it to the right and left to the outer tips.
- Allow to dry completely and carefully remove the stencils.
- Then apply a thin layer of pink nail polish and let it dry for at least 30 minutes.
- Finally, apply a layer of top coat for protection and let it dry again.
- And voilà – it’s so easy to do your own French pedicure. It does take some time and patience, but it's definitely worth the wait.
Upgrade the French pedicure
You already know how to do your own French pedicure. Okay, but do you find the classic version somehow boring? No problem, you can enhance the nail design as you wish. How about a few rhinestones for a touch of glamour? Or if you have a steady hand, you can draw subtle patterns. For example, instead of classic white, you can use bright colors for your French pedicure. Whether neon pink, blue or green – the sky is the limit and with a nail design like this you will immediately stand out from the crowd.
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