Before I had my first baby, I would think nothing of spending a whole day pampering myself…haircut, pedicure, manicure, facial…the works. Along came children and suddenly my days were full of feeding, changing nappies, more feeding, soothing, changing more nappies, trying to convince the baby to nap…and “me time” went out of the window.
Now I have four children and my life is busier than ever, me time is harder to get, but more important than ever. I’ve figured out how to fit it into small pockets of time. With no time to get a professional pedicure, I like to recreate the experience at home and squeeze it into naptime. A little bit of luxurious “me time” not only keeps me looking great, but—let’s be honest—it also keeps me sane!
While sandal season is almost drawing to a close for this year, I still like to keep my feet in tip-top condition. Here are my must-have home pedicure essentials for spa-perfect feet when I’m in a hurry.
Check them out in the slideshow.
These are my pedicure essentials. What are yours?
This post is sponsored by Scholl
Must Haves for Spa-Perfect Feet at Home
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Bliss Softening Socks
If I neglect my feet for a while, they get super dry. For an easy fix, I wear these Bliss Softening Socks (£39) for a few hours, or even overnight, for soft, pedi-ready feet.
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Quickies Nail Varnish Remover Pads
If you want pretty feet, you need to start with a clean slate. These Quickies Nail Varnish Remover Pads (£2.09) remove all traces of old nail varnish quickly, and with no mess!
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Bliss Dimancel foot buffer
Foot calluses don't go well with sandals...so I buff them away with the Bliss Dimancel foot buffer (£39.90)---they leave my feet as smooth as a baby's booty!
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Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment
Fungal nail infections are surprisingly common and leave you with discoloured and unsightly nails. Easily treat them at home with Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment (£19.99). It's specially formulated to penetrate into the nail and helps to prevent the spread and recurrence of the infection. It also reduces discolouration, leaving your feet ready to be shown off.
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Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Cream
Massage this Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Cream (£12.99) into your feet to revive even the driest feet. The rosemary and peppermint oils also leave your feet feeling refreshed. For extra silky feet, rub in before bed, pop on those softening socks, and wake up to beautiful toes.
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EVE LOM cuticle cream
I love this EVE LOM cuticle cream (£16). It keeps my cuticles in perfect condition and also encourages healthy nail growth.
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The Vintage Cosmetic Company Pedicure Purse
The Vintage Cosmetic Company Pedicure Purse (£13.50) has all the pedicure essentials in one place---clippers, buffers, files, and toe separators---to let you get your pedicure sorted anytime.
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Mavala 002 Protective Base Coat
Prep your nails with Mavala 002 Protective Base Coat (£11.49) before you reach for the nail varnish. It prevents the varnish from discolouring your nails and also helps your varnish to last twice as long.
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Nails Inc 6 Piece Mini Gel Effect Set
Once your feet have been pampered, it's time to play with colour! I love this Nails Inc 6 Piece Mini Gel Effect Set (£29) as it's perfect if you can't decide on which colour to go for or if you change your mind frequently.
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LEIGHTON DENNY Expert Nails Miracle Mist
As a mama, every second counts. I don't have the time or patience to sit around and wait for my varnish to dry, so I use LEIGHTON DENNY Expert Nails Miracle Mist (£8.80) to speed up drying time. No more last minute smudges for me!
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Barry M Nail Corrector Pen
Oops...made a mistake in your haste to fit a pedicure into nap time? Use this Barry M Nail Corrector Pen (£4.99) to remove any excess nail varnish and neaten up the edges.
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Kaeso Tea Tree and Ginger Invigorating Foot Spray
Now that you have spa-perfect feet, keep them feeling fresh and energised all day with this Kaeso Tea Tree and Ginger Invigorating Foot Spray (£3.25). It also helps to keep them soft and deodorised.
