How To Properly Do Your Manicure/Pedicure For The Summer?

Summer is the ideal season to sublime your hands and feet with a beautiful manicure and pedicure, whether for a beach or an outing on the terrace! However, we often forget that our hands and feet are sensitive and that our nails can suffer from heat and frequent contact with sand, sea salt and chlorine. So, why and how to take care of your hands, feet and nails during the summer? How to properly do your manicure/pedicure for the summer? We answer all your questions in this blog post!

Why take care of your hands, feet & nails during the summer?

Taking care of your hands, feet and nails is essential in summer for several reasons.

First of all, we like to pamper our nails for their aesthetic appearance, because summer is the season when we expose our hands and feet the most. Their regular maintenance adds a feminine and aesthetic touch to our appearance and gives self-confidence!

Then, the health of our nails and their hygiene are essential. Proper care helps prevent dry cuticles, ingrown or brittle nails and prevents problems such as fungal infections or bad odors, while keeping skin soft and smooth.

How to take care of your hands, feet & nails during the summer?

If you wonder how to properly do your manicure/pedicure for the summer and how to keep beautiful hands, beautiful feet and preserve the shine of nails during the hot season, there are some very simple tips to apply! Here are a few :

• First of all, regular hydration is essential to prevent dryness and dehydration of the skin. Daily application of a moisturizer will allow you to keep your hands soft and supple!
• In addition to this, we also recommend that you apply sunscreen to protect your nails, hands and feet from UV rays and thus avoid any risk of burns.
• When cleaning your hands and feet, choose gentle, moisturizing cleansers over harsh soaps that dry out the skin.
• Don’t forget to dry your feet thoroughly afterwards, especially between the toes to avoid any risk of fungal infection!
• For the comfort of your feet, choose open sandals. This will allow them to breathe and avoid excessive sweating, discomfort or bad odors while reducing heat build-up.
• Finally, regarding your nails, cut them regularly, ensuring that they are well filed, and do not hesitate to perform daily pedicures and manicures!

How to properly do your manicure/pedicure for the summer

Manicures and pedicures are much more than just cosmetic treatments. They offer an opportunity to pamper ourselves and take care of ourselves while contributing to the hygiene and well-being of our nails, particularly during the summer period when they are confronted with salt, chlorine, sand and in the heat. It is therefore necessary to have a pedicure and manicure adapted to their needs during this season of the year. To do this, here are 10 key steps and tips for doing your manicure/pedicure well during the summer:

–Nail preparation

It is important to properly prepare your nails for the manicure/pedicure. To do this, remove the residue from the previous nail polish using a non-acetone nail polish remover. You can also gently rub your nails with a cotton pad soaked in white vinegar, which will promote their shine.

Then, file them to obtain a regular appearance and facilitate the application of the polish. For your feet, remove dead skin and soften the surface of your skin using a pumice stone.

–Soak your hands and feet

Once your nails are filed and shiny, soak your hands and feet for 5 to 10 minutes in a bowl of lukewarm water. You can add mild soap, Epsom or sea salt or even essential oils. Tea tree essential oil is great for its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, peppermint essential oil which has invigorating and refreshing effects is another option.

You can also soak your hands and feet in a bowl of lemon juice and baking soda to promote deep hydration. Carrying out these foot and hand baths contributes to softening the skin, which facilitates care, deep cleansing and stimulation of blood circulation while offering you a moment of relaxation and relaxation.

–Exfoliate your skin

When the skin is softened and cleansed, it is conducive to deep exfoliation. Start by gently massaging your hands and feet, focusing on rough areas using a gentle scrub.

Once the scrub is finished, rinse gently with lukewarm water. Make sure to completely remove dead skin cells and scrub residue by using a soft cloth or simply letting the water run over your hands and feet. This moment of exfoliation prepares your skin to absorb the care it will receive, including the application of moisturizing creams or nourishing balms.

–Hydration & nutrition

Following the exfoliation, the skin is ready to receive deep hydration and nutrition. For this, several options are available to you: you can apply a moisturizing cream or mask for hands and feet or a dry oil.

For example, you can use argan oil, known for its intense nutrition. If you want to focus specifically on nails and cuticles, choose castor oil. The latter is known for its benefits on nails and cuticles and its nutritional action.

Once you have chosen the suitable product, apply it generously to the skin and massage until completely absorbed.
This step will allow you to nourish the skin and prevent dryness while promoting good blood circulation. It is advisable to maintain regular hydration for healthy hands and feet!

–Prepare to apply the nail polish

Now that your hands and feet are exfoliated, hydrated and nourished, you can prepare to apply your nail polish in a few simple steps.

• First, push back the cuticles using a soft wooden stick or cuticle nippers. This provides a cleaner nail surface and improves the hold of the manicure.
• Once this is done, cut away the small pieces of skin and dead skin around the nail using a pair of cuticle scissors or a cuticle cutter to carefully remove them. Always make sure your equipment is clean and disinfected!
• Then, cut your nails to the desired length with a nail clipper before moving on to filing and polishing the nails for a clean and precise finish allowing the polish to adhere better.

By following these steps, you will optimally prepare your nails for polish application!

–Application of the base coat

Before applying the polish, it is crucial to use a protective base, the “base coat”, to prevent the varnish from staining the nail and to prolong the wear of the manicure/pedicure over time.

–Choice of color

Summer is the perfect season to express your creativity! Don’t hesitate to highlight your nails by applying bright, vibrant colors, pastel shades and even, why not, glitter. Give free rein to your personality!

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I hope you enjoyed this little guide on how to properly do your manicure/pedicure for the summer and found it useful. Comment down below what would you add or share with us your own step by step guide to sublime our hands and feet with a beautiful mani/pedi session!

Looking forward to reading your comments, sending you love and positive energy!!!