For those jumping straight to number 3- The good news is its quick ,easy , relaxing and cheap to sort yourself out ! When you have 20 mins to spare try the following:SOAK – SHAPE -SOFTEN.
Remove any old nail polish before starting.
A long soak in warm water to start is essential . In a bucket , in a bidet or just sat on the side of the bath will do – after all no one’s watching, and besides its a great opportunity to catch up with Grazia, OK! or Heat magazine. A few drops of olive oil or salt in the water are said to add extra softness whilst tee tree oil is a natural antiseptic. 10 minutes should be fine .Once your feet are dry give them a good look over for warts, corns , veruccahs etc-all of which will need treating with proper medication. Remember hot infected feet in flip flops may just help any infection simmer so best to get them treated beforehand. Next use a pumice stone or board to loosen up the hard skin. Moisturize your feet with something rich and creamy – cocoa butter works a treat.We also love Dove Pro Age moisturizing cream,LUSH’s Pied de Pepper or ZEnSpa Pedicure for the Sole. If you can stand the heat -a liberal rubbing of vaseline followed by cotton socks kept on for 8 hours works a treat (best saved for bed time when no handsome visitors are expected) and is a budget priced winner.
File , clip and shape nails if they are long , but dont snip them right off , or you might get ingrown toe nails, which we believe to be second only to childbirth on the Pain Scale.
Youre now ready to paint those tootsies. Try Jessica or OPI for high quality rich colours that will last ages without chipping. In fact OPI have a new range called Flip Flop Collection which is perfect forthe serious open-toed adorer.
Remember a base coat to avoid nail -staining and use toe separators for a really good finish.Think of what matches the flip flops your planning to wear. Hot pink varnish looks fabulous against the rich chocolate brown of Girl Two Doors Down Pave Diamond flip flop, whilst a cherry red will always set off the diamonds on the zebra or diamond ring wedge.
2.For those who want to spend a bit more -the ultimate lazy girls pedicure shouldnt be missed . Gel overlays can be applied in most good nail salons and will last 4-6 weeks. You can usually choose from a huge range of colours and your nails will then be set under a UVA lamp making them virtually indestructable. It takes around an hour and costs around £40. Thats only £8-£10 per week which we see as a bargain.Tofind your nearest salon visit calgel.co.uk . We hear Thandie Newton and Sophie Ellis- Bextor love these regular treats. We really recommend this for brides who have not only their BIG DAY but the whole honeymoon to get through , hopefully without a single chip . A french polish finish looks fabulous with a sparkling pair of cystal flip flops by Girl Two Doors Down . You can choose from two designs- Diamond Ring or Double Hearts in flat or wedges styles. All wedding flip flops on sale at www.love-edencoeur.co.uk
Still not your cup of tea? Money no object? Then we can only suggest hot footing it to Harvey Nichols or Selfridges,Oxford Street and getting the very best treatment . Daniel Hersheson at Harvey Nicks London , Urban Hair and Beauty at Harvey Nichols London Manchester or OPI Nail bar at Selfridges.
Enjoy!