bonjour, beauties…
hope your week has been fabulous! i recently received a simple recipe and tips from Skyy Hadley {beauty expert, celebrity manicurist and owner of As “U” Wish Nail Spa in new jersey} for getting your feet pretty and sandal-ready as the weather warms up and knew you'd love the info, too.
these tips are simple and oh-so pampering, so i hope you'll take the time to give yourself a treat!
take a look...
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| Skyy Hadley |
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| pedicure station at As U Wish salon |
rehydrate and prevent your heels from cracking…
to prep feet for the warmer months ahead, Skyy offers this milk bath recipe for adding moisture back into the heels and skin:
ingredients:
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup of milk
a spoonful of sugar
mix together in a large bowl; soak feet for at least 10 minutes.
ingredients:
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup of milk
a spoonful of sugar
mix together in a large bowl; soak feet for at least 10 minutes.
Skyy adds this tip: "working a foot scrub into your heels is a great way to remove dead skin. avoid using pumice stones since they trap bacteria and try using a diamond file instead."
once feet are fully exfoliated, continue with your milk soak pedicure by rinsing and following with a non-greasy lotion {moisturizing products like shea butter, light oil, or vaseline can be used to moisturize the heels and help prevent cracking}. choose a fab color and paint your toes. if you have blisters, leave them for the professionals {you'll end up doing more harm than good if you try to pop them}.
ensure long-lasting color and shine…
Skyy says: "a clear top coat is your best friend. be sure to apply a top coat on the third day of your pedicure {or manicure}; never use a protein enriched and strengthener product together. using both will cause your polish to crack. try to only apply a nail protein to bare nails. apply a cuticle oil to the base of your toenails {or even when they are already polished}, focusing around the cuticle area to hydrate and bring moisture into the skin, helping the polish last longer."
how often to get a pedicure…
"you can never care for your feet too often," says Skyy, "but it isn’t necessary for weekly pedicures either. once every 2 weeks is sufficient during the warmer months."
many thanks to Skyy Hadley and her great tips ~ our feet will be ready for our favorite sandals in no time!
for more info about Skyy and As U Wish Salon, visit the salon website, asuwishnailssalon.com
many thanks to Skyy Hadley and her great tips ~ our feet will be ready for our favorite sandals in no time!
for more info about Skyy and As U Wish Salon, visit the salon website, asuwishnailssalon.com
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