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Pedicure is the care of the feet, legs and toe nails
 Purpose
of pedicure
To keep the feet in good condition and to make the
skin soft and smooth.
It improves blood circulation, nourishes the skin and
the leg and foot muscles
It discourages foot ailments.
Implements
Nail cutter
 Nail
filer
Cuticle cutter
Cuticle pusher
Nail brush
Orange stick
Pumice stone
Foot scrapper
Two basins large enough for foot bath
Materials
 Acetone
Liquid soap or shampoo
Luke warm water
Antiseptic lotion
Oil or cream
Nail polish
Foot powder
Hydrogen peroxide
Procedure
 Remove
the old nail polish using acetone with lotion
File the nails and cut the nails if necessary.
Place both the feet in Luke warm water containing liquid
soap and hydrogen peroxide.
Clean the foot using nail brush, foot scrapper and
pumice stone.
Remove the foot from the basin and clean thoroughly
using a soft towel.
With a cotton dipped in Antiseptic lotion and with
the help of an orange stick apply the lotion under the
free edge of each nail
 Buff
the cuticle to soften the cuticle
Loosen the cuticle back gently
Massage the legs for five minutes
Apply the first coat of nail polish and allow it to
dry and then apply the second coat
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