Nothing can wreck a day more than a chiseled manicure or a broken toenail. When you are out to conquer the world, why let this small bump stop you on the way to looking fabulous?
The best part is that you don’t always need a salon appointment to keep your hands and feet looking flawless. A DIY manicure and pedicure help you to take care of your nails and feet from the comfort of your couch while saving your money that you'd spend on salon appointments. You need to have the right tools and learn the basic practices to perform at-home DIY manicure and pedicure. At Vega, we offer essential manicure and pedicure tools. Some vital manicure tools including nail clipper, nail file, cuticle trimmer and pusher, and cuticle trimmer & pusher for a professional quality nail treatment at home. Other than this, we also have pedicure tools comprising of pedicure file, an emery foot file, pumice stone, foot scrubber, and more for smooth feet.
But before you begin, it’s important to avoid some common manicure and pedicure mistakes that can affect both the health and appearance of your nails. So, here are a few nail grooming mistakes to watch out for and get a salon-like nail finish at home:
1. Skipping nail cleaning
First things first, starting your mani-pedi on uncleaned nails prevent the products from working effectively. That’s why it is important to clean the nails first whether you have applied nail paint or not. So, use our cotton balls which are chlorine free, gentle on skin, and organic & biodegradable. Made of 100% cotton, these cotton balls are ultra-absorbent & lint-free. They are perfect for skincare, nails, first aid, cleaning etc.
2. Not being careful with those cuticles
Our cuticles play a significant role in blocking harmful bacteria from entering the body. It is important to take care of them to enhance the appearance and health of your nails. The art of cuticle care is not a challenge. All you need to do is moisturize your hands regularly and use the Vega 2 in1 Cuticle Trimmer & Nail File to carefully trim the excess dead cuticles around your nails. It comes in a stylish curved design to keep your nails and cuticles looking their absolute best. It features a V-shaped metal to neatly trim dead cuticles and a nail file at the other end to file your nails with ease. To push the cuticles, you can use our soft touch cuticle trimmer & pusher, and achieve a neat and clean nail bed. Never aggressively cut the cuticles as it can lead to infection and pain.
3. Soaking nails for too long
While soaking nails in water is an important step in both how to do manicure at home and how to do pedicure at home. But overdoing this step while giving yourself a mani-pedi can have undesirable effects. Too much soaking time causes the nails to become too brittle, which can make your manicure pedicure experience unpleasant.
4. Ignoring feet exfoliation
While you take care of toenails, ensure to take equal care of the feet by exfoliating using the Vega 3 in 1 Pedicure Tool. Foot exfoliation is a major part of any foot care routine. It is important to understand that skipping exfoliation allows hard skin to build up, making feet look rough and painful. So use this pedicure tool which is made of superior quality for convenience at home pedicure. It features black emery foot file for smoothing feet, foot brush for cleaning dead skin & debris, and pumice stone for exfoliating skin. It is ideal for removing calluses and hard dry skin with utmost ease. It deeply cleans to give clear skin. The best part is that it is easy to hold, clean, and maintain because of its compact & lightweight design.
Pro Tip: Soften the skin first by soaking your feet in warm water for a few minutes and then use our pumice stone.
5. Avoid over buffing
Buffing is a vital step when you do a manicure or pedicure at home. However, over buffing leaves the nail bed thin, brittle and prone to breaking. Because of this, it is advised not to do this a lot. Keep it occasionally and use the Vega Nail Buffer, which is a 4-way manicure tool to shape, buff, smoothen and give shine to your nails. It is lightweight, perfect for your travel kit to use anytime, anywhere. Just ensure to not overuse it.
Here's how to use the nail buffer by Vega
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Use emery side for gentle nail shaping.
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Use the buffer side to buff out ridges.
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Use the finer side to polish nails for a smooth finish.
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Use the smooth side to add a beautiful shine to your nails.
6. Applying Nail Polish Without A Base and Topcoat
The features of a base coat and topcoat are distinct and thus cannot be used interchangeably. The base coat is applied first to prepare the nails for polishing and makes the manicure and pedicure last longer. The topcoat is a waterproof mask that won't make you crack quickly with paint. Yup, let's think about the white nails changing into yellow due to turmeric. You wouldn't want that. Right?
Key Takeaways
So, follow these manicure pedicure tips for a flawless DIY manicure & pedicure by investing Do checkout the Vega DIY Pedicure Set - 8 Tools which is a complete pedicure set of 8 tools including 3 metal files, a cuticle pusher, a nail clipper, a nail file and a corn cutter with set of 5 blades for your home nail care routine.
FAQs:
Is it okay to cut cuticles during a manicure?
Always gently push and trim excess cuticles using our cuticle trimmer and pusher.
Why is exfoliation important during a pedicure?
Exfoliating removes dead skin and calluses and prevents cracked heels to keep your feet smooth and healthy.
Can over-buffing damage my nails?
Yes. Over-buffing makes the nail surface brittle and prone to breakage. Always buff lightly and occasionally using the Vega Nail Buffer.
