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Can you use acrylic for a pedicure? Or only gel?

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You can certainly use acrylic nails for your pedicure! Consider getting your toenails done with acrylics at a salon for a professional look, or opt for buying your own fake press-on toenails to achieve an acrylic look at home.

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What is the average cost of a pedicure?

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Pedicures can cost between $35 and $130 at a salon, depending on where you go. Doing an at home pedicure can cost a fraction of the cost. Plus, after your initial purchases, you'll have the products to do multiple pedicures.

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How long does a pedicure usually take at a salon?

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Usually about 40 to 45 minutes.

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What should I do if I can't remove my polish completely?

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Soak cotton wool in nail polish remover and place it on the nail, leave it for a few minutes, then gently rub, if the nail polish still does not come off, leave it for a few more minutes.

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My clients are complaining that their polish is chipping too quickly. What could be the problem?

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It may be the type or quality of the polish. It's is also important to 'seal' the tip of the nail with polish. Try applying the polish from the tip towards the cuticle for the first layer you apply. Additional coats may be applied as usual.

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What do I use if I don't have an orange stick or cuticle remover?

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If you don't have an orange stick, use a nail stick. If you don't have cuticle remover, don't worry; you can leave your cuticles - just push them back so the nail polish doesn't get on them.

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What can I do if I don't have any nail polish topcoat?

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Don't worry. Just make sure to let your nails completely dry before doing anything with your hands.

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Is gel nail polish harmful?

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No. I fact, gel nail polish is better for you to use than if you were to go to the salon and get acrylic nails. It also works better than regular nail polish.

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What can I use if I don't have buffing pads?

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You can use a nail file. You just have to hold it flat instead of at an angle.

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How do I dry gel polish?

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You don't "dry" gel polish, you cure it for 1 minute each hand using a UV or LED lamp.

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What if I don't want to use nail polish?

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Use a very fine polishing nail file to buff up the nail for a beautiful, natural shine.

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What do I use if I don't have a cuticle remover?

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You don't really need a cuticle remover to remove your cuticles, you can simply push them down with a wooden stick using some lotion. If you want a bit more, you can consider getting a manicure at a salon, and have them remove your cuticle (never cut your cuticle at home).

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Where can I buy cuticle remover?

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You can buy it at almost any store that sells cosmetic supplies, like Walmart, Target, etc.

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How can I heal cracked heels?

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Walk around the house barefoot as much as possible. Using natural olive oil or coconut oil to soothe and heal the cracked skin.

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How do I heal my cracked heel?

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Use a foot file to remove any hard skin then apply foot butter or a recommended lotion for cracked heels, leave it to soak in for a while, and repeat this once a week until cracked heels have improved.

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What can I use to wash my feet when doing a pedicure?

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You can use a medium bowl or your bathtub. You can also use some mild body soap and lotion.

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What if I don't have a pumice stone?

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Use a dry wash cloth on your dry feet to gently buff your heels and the balls of your feet. Don't forget the tops of your feet, especially if you wear sandals. The straps can cause calluses to build up.

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Why am I supposed to push back the cuticles?

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Because it's basically dead skin that gives your nails an unpleasant appearance. Also, when you apply nail polish it makes the polish peel off very quickly.

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Does a beautician use lotion for nails?

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It depends on the nails' condition. If your nails are very weak, they may use a strengthening lotion.

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Why does my gel polish fall off of my nail while under the UV light?

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Buff your nails slightly before applying the gel polish and use a base coat. Also, beforehand you have to clean the nail and dehydrate it, make sure there is no dead skin on the nails.

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How do I thin my thick toenails?

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You can file it down.

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How can I make my hands and feet glow?

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Use Vaseline overnight, with gloves and socks over them while you sleep. The Vaseline will soak in and make your skin smoother as well.

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What should I do if my nails are hard to cut?

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Soak them in lukewarm water with few drops of mild shampoo added to it. After 30 minutes, your nails will become softer and easier to cut and shape.

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Can thick toenails be filed on top to thin them?

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A salon can do this. If you'd like to do it at home, use a buffer, because a nail file/emery board files through the nail way too quickly.

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Are there any tools, like a metal scraper or emery board, used in pedicure on heels?

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Please don't use a metal tool on your heels, it would be too harsh. You should use a buffer block, a nail buffer in larger, block form.

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What is best to use on the bottoms of my feet?

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To shed off dead skin or calluses, you can use a pumice stone. To see how, please refer back to step seven.

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How do I remove toe jam?

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You should wash your feet regularly, and you can use tools to help you remove it if it is under your nail.

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My toenails are short. What can I do?

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You will just have to wait for them to grow back. They will eventually. You can keep the nails healthy with cuticle oil while they are growing back.

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Do I have to use a UV or LED lamp to dry gel nail polish?

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Yes, you do, at least if you use true gel polish. However, you can buy a form of gel polish that doesn't require a UV lamp, but in my experience, it's not very good.

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Can nail polish be dried under an LED lamp?

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Yes, you can use it to dry regular nail polish as well.

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