Give your self a mani- pedi in 10 easy steps

I must admit that nothing can compete with getting your nails done professionally at the spa, but what about those days when something last minute pops up and you want your hands and toes to look their best, or when you are just to lazy to make the effort to go all the way to the spa or worse when its the end of the month and you are sadly broke =( 

being an absolute nail junkie i have managed to come up with a little self mani-pedi routine which i can turn to when in need and it works just as well as getting it done professionally

step 1 - remove nail polish 

step 2 - soak your hands and feet in hot water for about 20mins and add some bath foam and or bath salts to lavish it up a bit. ( soaking your hands and feet with soften the skin and make it easier to trim your nails and scrub off all the dead skin)

step 3 - scrub away with a body scrub and then lightly with a foot scrubber, (use the soft sider on hands and on top of feet)

step 4 - trim nails and remove cuticles

step 5 - file nails in to shape

step 6 -  massage hand/foot cream or lotion

step 7 - wipe your nails with nail polish remover to get rid of oils and to give your nails a fresh clean surface for nail polish

step 8 - base coat 

step 9 - nail color 

step 10 - top coat

I always enjoy pampering my self a little, play some music in the background, light some scented candles, relax and have fun plus this is a super fun activity if your are having a slumber party or spending the day with your girlfriends