Thought the best pedicures were just about choosing the right nail colour? Think again. This summer, luxury footcare means that pampering your feet just became the most indulgent – and most important – part of your mani-pedi prep. With solutions that make light work of dry, cracked heels and products you’ll love for smoother, softer skin, these are 16 of our beauty director’s top picks for your next at-home pedicure.
Once limited to a quick file, buff and polish before sandal season, PEDICURES HAVE EVOLVED into something far more sophisticated. From PAMPERING MASKS to HIGH-PERFORMANCE FOOT CREAMS, a new wave of innovations is transforming the way we care for our feet – and best of all, you can ACHIEVE IT ALL AT HOME, without stepping into the nail bar.
Discover our short list of the best summer pedicure prep products, because while the perfect nail colour may complete the look, it’s the often-overlooked footcare beforehand that makes all the difference. From Ameliorate’s solution for giving you baby soft feet to the foot masks of Rituals and SVR for some much needed R&R, consider these essentials your instant (and pretty affordable!) trip to the foot spa, for softer skin, longer-lasting polish and healthier feet overall.
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Becki Murray is Citizen Femme’s Beauty and Wellness Director. As one of the only UK journalists to hold a Distinction-grade diploma in cosmetic science, she combines her unique knowledge with an editor’s eye to help you make smarter choices about beauty, wellbeing, and aesthetics. Becki also heads up CF’s spa guide so you could say she’s an expert in the science of relaxation too…