Best Foot Forward – Four Simple Steps To The Perfect DIY Pedi

Whether you’re gearing up for a big night out or simply want to give worn out party feat a post-Christmas treat, a DIY pedi is the easiest way to buff, polish and preen your trotters to perfection. Nothing beats a proper salon pedi but an at-home attempt can be just as effective if you use the right tools. 

Even if you're a bit put off by the use of blades during a pedicure, there’s no denying that they’re effective but they can be a little dangerous to use unsupervised so the Ped Egg is the perfect solution. Kind of like a human cheese-grater this little baby will shave off layers of dead skin, perfect if you’ve been neglecting your trotters.

Ped Egg , €5.99

This handheld motorised device uses a kind of sand paper roller to buff, smooth and whirr away dead skin and comes with two roller options – blue for extra hard skin and pink for less coarse scrubbing- and isn’t painful in the slightest. Just be warned – this is best done over a basin or the bath to minimise mess and foot dust going everywhere.

Emjoi Micro-Pedi, €49.95

Once you’ve removed all the hard dead skin, give your feet a good scrub to really soften up your soles and remove any dead cells. This easy to use foot shaped bar contains tea tree, lavender, almond oil and bicarbonate of soda so it deodorises, exfoliates and softens as you slough!

Pixy Solid Foot Scrub, €8.75

It’s so important to give your feet a moisture boost so an intensive repair treatment is a must to keep your trotters in tip-top condition. This overnight moisture-booster works on hard dry skin while you sleep, softens heels and also helps combat odour.

The Body Shop Peppermint Intensive Foot Rescue Treatment, €15.95