How To Clean Feet Before Pedicure?

A pedicure is a luxurious, pleasant thing to do – but you may be put off getting one because you are worried about the state of your feet.

If you have been wondering how to clean feet before pedicure, we’ve got you covered! Read on for our best tips and ideas.

How To Clean feet Before Pedicure

Obviously your pedicurist will clean and scrub your feet for you – but you want them to look at least semi-nice before you start!

Start by soaking your feet in a basin of warm water for 10-15 minutes (this is also a great time to enjoy a cuppa and some relaxation!)

Remove the feet, and dry them thoroughly – you want them to be completely dry before the pedicure, especially between the toes, to prevent fungus.

Give them a quick moisturise with your favourite moisturiser, and you’re pretty much good to go!

Bear in mind that doing too much to your feet before a pedicure is a bit like cleaning the house before the cleaner arrives!

Your pedicurist will deal with any dead skin, trim your toenails and generally give your feet a thorough pampering.

As long as you don’t turn up covered in mud with toenails like claws, you should be absolutely fine (and even if you do, your pedicurist will sort them for you).

This informative article tells you everything you should know about taking care of your feet, both before a pedicure and in general.

Can You Get A Pedicure With Dirty Feet?

The short answer is yes, yes you can – but should you? The answer to this is clearly no – you don’t want to make too much extra work for them.

Make sure you have at least made an effort towards cleaning your feet, so they are in as nice a condition as possible before you attend your appointment.

Give them a good soak in some clean, warm water with soap added, and be sure to remove any old nail varnish.

As long as they are relatively clean, try not to feel too embarrassed about your feet – chances are your therapist has seen much worse!

How Do I Prepare My Feet For A Pedicure?

Your pedicurist will do the lion’s share of the work for you when you go for a professional pedicure, but there are some things you can do to help the process.

• The first thing you should do is select your pedicurist – you can ask around, or check online reviews, to make sure that you have the right one for you.
• Wash your feet thoroughly with warm soapy water before your appointment, to ensure that they are as clean as they can be.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows you to easily roll your trousers up past your ankles and take your socks off.
• Avoid shaving your legs, especially if you are getting a massage along with your pedicure, to prevent any issues with the products getting into cuts and nicks in the skin.
• Bring open-toed shoes. After your appointment, you will want to let your feet breathe, and to avoid smudging fresh nail varnish.
• Talk to your technician. It is important to tell them what you are looking for, and any potential concerns like sensitive skin.

There is no need to be nervous before your first pedicure – it doesn’t hurt, and you will leave feeling relaxed and pampered!

How To Prep Toenails For Pedicure

Because of the nature of a pedicure and what they are trained to do, there is actually very little need for you to do anything to prepare for your appointment.

In fact, it is actually better than you leave everything well alone before your appointment, to allow the technician a clean slate!

One of the most important things to remember is that you shouldn’t cut your toenails – your pedicurist is highly trained and will do it properly with the right tools.

If you trim your nails any other way than straight across, you run the risk of developing ingrown toenails.

Leave the cuticles well alone, especially if you don’t have the right tools – you can run the risk of causing problems, so leave it to your pedicurist.

You should, however, remove any nail polish that you have on your toes, to leave a clean canvas for your clinician.

What Should You Not Do Before A Pedicure?

Having a pedicure is a lovely relaxing thing to do – but there are some things that you should not do beforehand, to increase your chances of making the most of it.

• Do not shave your legs. This is because of the risk of cuts or nicks, which can leave your skin open to infection.
• Wash your feet, but don’t leave them wet as the moisture can increase the risk of nail infections or even fungal infections such as athlete’s foot.
• If you cut your nails, cut them straight across – rounding them can lead to the risk of ingrown toenails.
• Do not paint your nails beforehand, as your clinician will likely choose you some beautiful new colours that will suit your feet.
• Remove any old nail polish that you are already wearing, to give the nails a chance to breathe before you potentially have another colour applied.
• Do no push the cuticles back – leave this to the professionals with the right tools who are very experienced at doing so.
• Avoid using the same tools for your feet as for your fingernails – you run the risk of spreading infection.
• Don’t wear tight trousers – you will need to be able to roll your trousers up and remove your socks, especially if you are receiving a leg massage.

Basically, you won’t need to do too much beyond making sure that your feet are relatively clean – your pedicurist will do the rest!

This useful video shows you the dos and don’ts before a pedicure:

So there you have it! No more worries about being judged about the state of your feet before a pedicure – simply follow our guidelines.

The next time you are off out to give your toes some TLC, you won’t have to worry about being judged on what your feet look like. You’re welcome!