| How to Get Food During Coronavirus Posted: 06 May 2020 01:00 AM PDT You're likely worried about the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and want to do everything you can to keep your family safe. Fortunately, you don't need to worry about running out of food, even if your community is under a shelter-in-place order. Your local grocery stores will remain open for shopping and delivery because they're providing essential services. Additionally, you can still order take-out from your favorite restaurants. [Edit]Going to the Grocery Store - Limit your household to one trip to the grocery store per week if possible. You likely don't need to worry, but trips to the grocery store do carry some risk as you'll be around other people. Try to limit shopping trips to once a week to minimize your risk of contracting the coronavirus. Buy everything you need for the week during that one trip.[1]
- It would be best to wear a face covering so you can protect others from getting sick.
- It's also best to send one adult from your household so there are fewer people at the store.
- Go during off-peak hours if you're shopping for your own items. Off-peak hours are the best time to go because the store won't be so crowded. Typically, off-peak hours are early in the morning or later in the evening. However, they can vary from store to store.[2]
- The peak hours may change since some people are off from work. If you get there and the store appears busy, it may be best to come back at a later time.
- Some stores are limiting how many guests can go in at once to help with social distancing, which helps both guests and workers reduce their risk of getting sick. If you have questions about this, call your store and ask what you need to do to comply with their social distancing policy.
- Check for special hours if you're aged 65 or older. Fortunately, many stores are offering designated shopping hours for older shoppers since you're at a higher-risk for complications from coronavirus. Typically, the store is less busy during these hours. Consult your grocery store to find out if they have special hours.[3]
- Try to go during the special hours if you can.
- Wipe down your cart with a sanitizing wipe. Carts might carry germs, so it's important to sanitize them before use. Most stores offer sanitizing wipes, but you can also carry your own. Use the wipe on your grocery cart's handlebar and anywhere on the cart you might touch.[4]
- Use sanitizer on your hands after you wipe down the cart.
- Sanitize your hands often while shopping. Carry a hand sanitizer that's at least 60% alcohol with you. To use it, apply a coin-sized amount to the palm of one hand and rub your hands together vigorously until the sanitizer evaporates.[5]
- Be sure to sanitize your hands before you enter the store and after you are done shopping. Do not touch your face while you are shopping.[6]
- Stay away from others while shopping. While you're shopping, it's still important to practice social distancing. Do your best to distance yourself from other shoppers and employees. Move away if someone is getting close to you.[7]
- In general, respiratory droplets that spread COVID-19 can spray up to away from an infected person.
- Order curbside pickup if you can plan your shopping list in advance. With curbside pickup, a store employee will collect your items, package them, and bring them to your car so you don't have to go inside. To use curbside pickup, download your grocery store's app, select the items you want, and pay for your order. Select a time to pick-up your order and park in the spot that says "curbside delivery."[8]
- You will likely need to order your groceries about a week in advance since curbside pickup is so popular right now due to the pandemic.
- Don't go to the store if you're sick or living with someone who is. If anyone in your household is ill, it's possible you could infect others. Stay in your home except to seek medical care. In the meantime, order your groceries for delivery or ask a family member or friend to get your groceries for you.[9]
- Make sure the delivery is contactless. Don't interact with the person dropping off your groceries. Ask them to leave the items on your porch in case you or someone in your household is sick.
[Edit]Ordering Groceries for Delivery - Download a delivery app. Visit the app store on your phone and search for the delivery app you want to try. Click on "install" to download the app to your phone. When it's ready, click "open" to go to the app.[10]
- Good options include Instacart, Shipt, and Peapod. You might also use your grocery store's app, such as Walmart Grocery Delivery, Kroger Grocery Pickup & Delivery, or HEB Curbside & Grocery Delivery.
- If you have Amazon Prime, try Amazon Prime Now, which usually delivers in 2 hours. You can also get expedited 1-hour delivery for a fee of around $10.
- Some services, like Shipt, have an annual or monthly membership fee. However, some services, like Instacart, allow you to pay per delivery.
- Choose your groceries in the app. Scroll through the app to shop by item or department. Select the items you need and add them to your cart. Check the quantity to make sure you're getting everything you need.[11]
- Review your cart before you place your order to make sure it's correct.
- Select how and when you want your groceries delivered. When you're ready to order, go to your cart and click the "checkout" or "order" button. Click on the date and time you want your groceries delivered. Additionally, enter any delivery instructions in the space provided.[12]
- Since delivery services are so popular right now, you'll likely need to wait several days, or even a week, to get your groceries. Check the date carefully to find out when you can expect your order to arrive.
- You may enter "no-contact delivery" in the delivery instructions box if you'd prefer your groceries be left on your porch.
- Pay for your order. Review the total amount to make sure it's correct. Keep in mind that you might pay an extra fee to have your food selected, packaged, and delivered, so the total may be slightly higher than your normal grocery bill. Enter your payment information using a credit or debit card.[13]
- Tip your delivery driver in the app or in person. Part of your driver's income is based on tips, so it's important to give them something. Look for a tip box in the app and enter the amount you want to tip. Otherwise, offer your delivery driver a cash tip when they arrive.[14]
- In general, 20% is considered a good tip, but you might tip more because of the strain put on delivery drivers during the pandemic.
- If you're tipping cash, you might put the tip in an envelope that you can put out before the time of your delivery.
[Edit]Getting Takeout or Delivery from a Restaurant - Order your food at the restaurant if you want to pick it up. Many restaurants are staying open for pick-up and curbside drop off. Before you go, call the restaurant or visit their website to place your order. Then, arrive at your designated time to pick up the order. Follow the restaurant's instructions for pickup, as they may have a new take-out policy because of the pandemic.[15]
- For instance, some restaurants prefer that you wait in your car until they bring out your order.
- Place an order with a delivery service for a convenient option. Delivery is an easy way to get your food without having to leave your home. Use your favorite delivery app or try out a popular service if you're new to home delivery. Find your favorite restaurant on the app, select the meal you want, and click on the "order" button.[16]
- Delivery services include UberEats, Grubhub, Doordash, Postmates, and Instacart.
- Ask for no-contact delivery if it's available. With no-contact delivery, your food is left on your porch so there's no interaction between you and the driver. Additionally, you'll be able to pay and tip through the app you're using. This allows you to get food delivered while limiting personal contact between you and the delivery driver.[17]
- As the coronavirus pandemic continues, this service is becoming more widely available.
- Don't forget to tip your delivery driver through the app you're using.
- Pay for your order and tip the driver. Pay for your order through the app you're using. Enter your payment information and check for a tip line. Enter the tip and submit the payment.[18]
- In general, it's recommended that you tip at least 20% on food orders. However, you might choose to tip more in order to give the employees thanks for risking exposure to provide you with food.
- Transfer the food to your dishes and throw away the packaging. You likely don't need to worry about getting sick from food delivery. To be on the safe side, however, it's best to eat your meal off of your own dishes. Since it's possible for the virus to survive on surfaces for a period of time, handling the food packaging while eating carries a small amount of risk.[19]
- After you put the food on a plate or in a bowl, discard all packaging materials and wash your hands for at least 20 seconds before you eat.
[Edit]Dealing with a Financial Need - Contact your local food bank to ask for immediate help. Like a lot of people, you may be losing income because your work hours are cut or you're temporarily out of work because of the coronavirus. If so, you're probably really worried about how you're going to feed yourself and your family. Fortunately, you aren't alone right now because your local food bank is ready to help. Call the food bank to find out how you can pick up groceries or have them delivered to you.[20]
- Check with your child's school to see if meals are available. While having your child safe at home can bring you peace of mind, feeding them extra meals every day can get costly. Fortunately, many schools are providing free meals every day for kids who are out of school. Contact your child's school or check their social media to find out if they're offering food pick-up.[21]
- If your child's school is giving out food, you'll likely need to pick it up in a vehicle so it's possible to practice social distancing.
- Some schools are working with local food banks to provide additional food and snacks.
- See if you qualify for SNAP or WIC under special coronavirus guidelines. Because the coronavirus pandemic is causing temporary unemployment for a lot of people, food assistance programs are being flexible about who can sign up. If you're losing income because of the coronavirus, you might qualify for benefits. Contact your local Health and Human Services Department to see if you can sign up for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which offers food stamps, or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).[22]
- If you're approved, you'll receive temporary assistance with purchasing food while your income is affected by the pandemic.
- As of March 2020, there's no evidence that the COVID-19 coronavirus is foodborne, so you likely don't need to worry about catching it from your food.[23]
- If you need food but are scared of exposure, tell your friends and family members that you need help. They may be able to drop off food for you.
[Edit]Warnings - Since grocery stores are typically very busy, going grocery shopping can increase your risk of contracting the coronavirus. Keep your visits short and infrequent if you can.[24]
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| How to Make a Margarita Posted: 05 May 2020 05:00 PM PDT Nobody seems to know exactly who invented the margarita. [1] The drink has many origin stories, so it's only fitting that it also has many forms. Its myriad variations make the margarita a drink worth experimenting with! [Edit]Making a Classic Margarita - Gather the following ingredients:
- 1 to 2 parts 100% agave tequila
- 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 part triple sec
- coarse kosher or sea salt
- lime for garnish
- ice
- Tabasco sauce (optional)
- Wet the rim of your glass with a lime. Cut a small slit into a slice of lime and place the lime on the rim of your glass. Run the lime around the rim of your glass to wet it.
- Salt your glass's rim. Pour some coarse (kosher or sea) salt onto a plate. Holding your glass parallel to the plate, let its rim touch the salt and then slowly turn it.
- Don't just place the glass face-down into the salt like a cookie cutter. You want to make sure the salt is only on the outside of the glass.
- Alternatively, you can use sugar instead of salt to rim the glass.
- Fill a cocktail shaker 2/3 to 3/4 full with ice. Use large ice cubes, as smaller ones will melt more quickly and dilute your drink.
- Pour 1 to 2 parts tequila into the shaker. For 1 margarita, you'll add 1 to 2 shots of tequila. How much tequila you use will depend on your own personal tastes.
- You may want to start with 1 part tequila and, if that doesn't taste strong enough for you, you can always add more.
- Add 1 part triple sec to the shaker. For 1 margarita, you'll add 1 shot of triple sec.
- Add one part fresh lime juice to the shaker. For 1 margarita, you'll add 1 shot of lime juice.
- Shake vigorously. Do this for at least 15 seconds to ensure that the ingredients are fully mixed.
- Pour the drink from the shaker into your glass. If you'd like to add ice to your margarita, be sure to add the ice cubes to your glass before pouring the drink (just to avoid splashing).
- Garnish with a lime and enjoy! If you'd like, you can also add a splash of Tabasco sauce.
- Experiment with other ratios. If you're unsatisfied with the suggested ratios in this recipe, consider trying some of the following ones (tequila: triple sec: lime juice):
- 3:2:1
- 3:1:1
- 7:4:3
- 8:1.5:3 (to reduce the triple sec flavor)
[Edit]Making a Simple 3-ingredient Margarita - Gather the following ingredients:[2]
- 1 to 1.5 parts freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 parts water
- 1 to 2 parts 100% agave tequila
- 1/2 to 1 part agave nectar, to taste
- ice
- kosher or sea salt
- Salt the rim of your margarita glass. To do this, wet the rim of the glass with a lime, then place the cup in a shallow saucer filled with a coarse-grained salt such as kosher or sea salt.
- Add lime juice to your cocktail shaker. For 1 margarita, you'll want 1 to 1.5 shots of lime juice, which equals roughly 2 medium to large limes.
- Add water to the shaker. For 1 margarita, you'll add 2 shots of water. To ensure that any dissolved minerals or additives don't interfere with the flavor of your drink, use filtered or bottled water.
- Add tequila to the shaker. For 1 margarita, you'll use 1 or 2 shots of tequila, depending on how boozy you want the margarita to be.
- Add agave nectar to the shaker. For 1 margarita, you'll need between 1/2 of a shot and 1 full shot of agave nectar, depending on your taste.
- Add a generous scoop of ice to the shaker. You'll want to add more ice than fluid: aim to fill the shaker between 2/3 and 3/4 full of ice.[3]
- Shake vigorously. Do this for at least 15 seconds so that the ingredients are well mixed.[4]
- Remove the lid from the shaker. If the lid is stuck on, tap the bottom of the shaker with the heel of your hand.
- Pour the margarita into your glass.
- Add any final garnishes to the glass, and enjoy! If you want to add a lime garnish or a tiny umbrella to your margarita, now's the time to do it. Once that's done, enjoy!
[Edit]Making a Frozen Margarita from Scratch - Gather your ingredients:
- 10 to 12 medium to large limes
- 6 to 8 medium to large lemons
- 1.5 parts tequila
- 1/2 part triple sec
- coarsely ground salt or sugar
- ice
- Make your own bar (sweet and sour) mix. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of warm water and stir until the sugar dissolves. Next, add 1 cup of fresh lime juice and then 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- Another way to combine the sugar and water is to put them together in a jar and shake them vigorously until the sugar has dissolved into the water.
- Prepare your glass. Use a freshly cut lime to wet the rim of a chilled glass, then dip that glass into a saucer of coarsely ground salt. For a sweet-savory taste, dip the glass into a salt-and-sugar mixture.
- Add 1.5 parts tequila to a blender. For 1 margarita, you'll add 1.5 shots of tequila.
- Add 1/2 part triple sec to the blender. For 1 margarita, you'll add 1/2 a shot of triple sec (Cointreau is the most popular recommendation).
- Add 3 parts bar mix to the blender. For 1 margarita, you'll add 3 shots of bar mix.
- Add ice and blend. Add just enough ice that it sits just barely above the liquid. Blend until the mixture reaches a smooth, slushy consistency..
- Serve and enjoy! You can garnish your glass(es) with a lime wedge. You can also add a splash of fresh lime juice (or simply squeeze the fresh lime garnish into your drink) before drinking.
[Edit]Making a Frozen Limeade Margarita - Get a tupperware container that can hold 66 ounces of fluid. Make sure that the container has a tight-fitting lid, and that it will fit in your freezer.
- This recipe is based on the use of 6-ounce Limeade cans. if you're using 12-ounce cans, the ratios still work; you may just want to cut them in half if you don't want to wind up with 132 ounces of margarita.
- Mix your ingredients together in the tupperware container. You'll use the empty Limeade cans to measure out your other ingredients (hence the use of "cans" as a measurement). What to add to the container:
- 2 cans frozen Limeade concentrate
- 6 cans water
- 2 cans tequila
- 1 can triple sec
- Wait for it to reach a slushy consistency. This can take 4 or more hours. You can keep the mixture in the freezer overnight; the alcohol content will keep it slushy — it won't freeze solid.[5]
- Prepare your glasses. Before serving your drinks you'll want to prepare your glasses by wetting their rims with fresh lime juice and dipping them in coarse salt.
- Remove the mixture from the freezer. Remove the container from the freezer. If it has a tight lid on it, you can shake it vigorously to break up the ice and ensure that all the ingredients are properly mixed.
- If you're unable to tightly seal the container and shake it, open it up, place it on the counter, and stir it with a whisk.
- Serve with a ladle. The recipe makes 66 ounces: you should be able to make roughly 8 to 12 margaritas from it, depending on the size of your drinks.
[Edit]Trying a Corona Alternative - Gather your ingredients:
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup light beer (Corona is a good choice)
- 1 cup gold tequila (the white versions don't mix well with beer)
- triple sec to taste (the sweeter the better)
- juice from 1/4 to 1/2 of a lime
- 1 tbsp sugar
- carbonated water
- chipped ice
- Prepare your glass(es). Use a freshly cut lime to wet the rim of chilled glass. Dip the glass rim-first into a saucer of coarsely ground salt or sugar.
- Note that this recipe will make enough for at least a couple of drinks.
- Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and sugar to a cocktail shaker. Give it a stir and let it sit for 30 seconds to help dissolve the sugar.
- How much triple sec you add, if any, will depend on your tastes. Try starting with a 1/2 cup of triple sec.
- Add ice and shake vigorously. Fill the shaker 2/3 to 3/4 full with ice, close the lid, and shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds.
- Pour the shaken mixture into your glass. Once the ingredients are well mixed, remove the lid from the shaker and pour the mixture into your chilled, salt-rimmed glass.
- Add beer to the glass. Add 1/2 to 3/4 a cup of beer to your glass. You may want to start with 1/2 a cup of beer and then give the drink a taste before you add more.
- Stir and taste. Stir the ingredients together and give the drink a taste. Adjust it to your liking and stir.
- At this point, you may want to add some carbonated water to the mixture to make it more fizzy.
- Add chipped ice to your drink, stir, and enjoy. Once you're happy with your drink's flavor, add some chipped ice, give it a stir, and enjoy!
[Edit]Choosing the Best Ingredients - Know how to select a good tequila. Tequila is the best when it is 100% agave. Tequila that isn't 100% agave may contain corn syrup, sugar, and artificial flavors and colors. It should say 100% agave on the label.[6][7]
- Know which triple sec you want. Regular triple secs range in alcohol content from 15% (30-proof) to 40% (80-proof). For a boozier margarita, choose a triple sec with a higher alcohol content such as Cointreau (40% alc/vol).
- Triple sec comes in a variety of brands — popular ones include Curaçao, Grand Marnier (actually an orange-infused cognac), and Cointreau.[8]
- For a simpler margarita recipe you can skip the triple sec all together.
- Choose the perfect limes. Ripe limes have thin, shiny, soft skin; when you rub them, they should be quite fragrant.[9]
- For an authentic Mexican flavor, use key limes, which are more tart and bitter than the larger Persian limes.
- Alternatively, use fresh lemon juice (try sweet Meyer lemons!) for a softer taste.
- Use a high-quality sweetener. Common sweeteners for margaritas include agave nectar (if it's not available at your grocery store, check a health food store), simple syrup, and honey.
- You can make simple syrup at home by mixing water and sugar in a jar and shaking it, or by heating the sugar and water together in a pan — in both cases until the sugar dissolves. Depending on your tastes, you can mix 1.5 to 2 parts sugar with 1 part water.
- A sweetener isn't 100% necessary — some people use no sweeteners at all, instead letting the orange liqueur do the sweetening.
- Use big ice cubes. Unless you're making a blended margarita, use big ice cubes (i.e. when shaking one up in a cocktail maker). Big ice cubes won't melt as quickly as crushed ice or smaller cubes; the less the ice melts, the stronger and more flavorful your drink will be.[10]
- Choose a high-quality salt to rim your glass with. Sea salt and kosher salt are the most commonly recommended types of salt for rimming your margarita glass. Kosher salt will make for a slightly saltier rim than sea salt.[11]
- Avoid using table salt, which will create a fine-grained, clumpy rim on your glass, and make for an overly salty drink.[12]
- You can also purchase pre-made salt mixes specifically for margaritas at grocery and liquor stores.
[Edit]Salting the Rim of Your Glass - Pour salt into a small saucer. Recommended salts are kosher and sea salt, as the larger grains are more pleasing both to the taste buds and the eyes. Aim for a 1/4-inch thickness of salt.[13]
- For a tasty savory-sweet salted rim, add some sugar to your salt mixture before salting the rim of your glass.
- Wet the rim of your glass. A popular way to do this for margaritas is to cut a slit into a lime wedge, place the lime on the glass as if to garnish it, and then run the lime around the glass's rim.
- Be careful not to squeeze the lime too hard as you move it around the glass's rim, otherwise its juice may drip down into the glass. If it does drip down, it's not the end of the world, it'll just look a bit messy.[14]
- Salt the rim of your glass. There are two popular methods to salting the rim of your glass. One method is to simply place the mouth of your glass onto the saucer and give it a twist — as you would use a cookie cutter.
- The other method is to hold the rim of the glass parallel to the saucer and, letting it lightly touch the salt, turn the glass in your hand so that only the outer rim is covered in salt. This method ensures that the salt only ends up on the outside of the glass so that no additional salt winds up in your drink. [15]
- How good a margarita is depends greatly on the quality of the ingredients, so don't skimp!
- Chill your glasses beforehand to keep your margaritas cool and refreshing for a longer period of time.
- To make a "blue margarita", use blue curaçao (made from dried peels of the laraha citrus fruit, which are similar to oranges in flavor) in place of triple sec in your margaritas.
- For reference, standard shot glasses range in volume from 1 to 1.5 ounces.
- Consider experimenting by adding herbs like mint, basil or cilantro to your margaritas — though not all three at once.[16]
- Some people recommend squeezing fresh lime juice 4 to 10 hours before you intend to use it; this can help reduce the juice's acidity and boost its lime flavor.[17]
- Some margarita aficionados suggest trying the recipe without orange liqueur.[18]
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| How to Give Yourself a Pedicure Using Salon Techniques Posted: 05 May 2020 09:00 AM PDT Pedicures are a relaxing and rejuvenating way to keep your feet in great shape. While countless salons offer this service, you can save money by soaking and moisturizing your feet at home. Once you've exfoliated away any rough skin and cleaned off the surface of your nails with rubbing alcohol, you're ready to apply some polish! Start with a clear base coat, followed by 2 layers of colored lacquer. Finish off your salon-quality pedicure with a clear top coat. After letting your polish dry for 1 hour, you'll be ready to go out and about with refreshed and pampered feet! [Edit]Soaking and Exfoliating Your Feet - Remove any old polish from your toes with acetone. Soak a cotton swab or pad with acetone and begin dabbing it over the surface of your nails. Work on each nail individually, swiping over the surface nail repeatedly until all old polish is removed. If your toenails are bare to start, wipe them down with acetone to remove any excess oil that's built up on the nail surface.[1]
- If you'd prefer to use a product that doesn't dry out your skin, try using other vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, or other household products. You can also look for a polish remover without acetone.
- You might have to use more than 1 cotton ball or pad to successfully remove all of the old polish.
- Fill a basin or bowl with warm water. Keep this container in your bathroom, or wherever you plan on doing your pedicure. Run your fingers under the water first to ensure that the water is pleasantly warm, but not boiling. As you prepare the basin, check that you're using a basin that's large enough to fit both of your feet at once.
- If you're worried about any water overflowing, consider laying a towel beneath the basin ahead of time.
- You can also fill your bathtub with several inches or centimeters of warm water if you don't have a basin on hand.
- Add a large scoop of epsom salts to the basin. Stir the water with a large spoon until the salts dissolve completely. While you don't have to add any salts to your foot soak, you'll have a much more relaxing experience with this product include in your at-home pedicure.[2]
- Bath salts are known for relieving pain, as well as having relaxing qualities.
- Soak your feet in the salt bath for 10 minutes to soften the skin. Place both feet in the basin and submerge them completely. Sit back and relax for at least 10 minutes, allowing your skin and nails to soften in the warm water. Pass the time by reading a book or magazine, or by watching some TV.[3]
- Try setting a timer so you can remember how long you've kept your feet in the salt soak.
- Exfoliate your heels with a large file to remove dead skin. Take a large foot file and rub along the roughest portions of your skin in short, quick motions. Spend extra time on the heels and balls of your feet, and any other place where rough skin cracks occur. Only file 1 foot at a time—feel free to leave your other foot in the soaking basin while you work.[4]
- Be patient as you file away at the rough skin. While it may seem more time-consuming, try working on your feet in slow, buffing motions.
- Check your local beauty store for other filing tools. Some brands make filing equipment specifically for pedicures.
- A pumice stone is a great way to keep your feet smooth after the pedicure.[5]
[Edit]Trimming and Grooming Your Toenails - Clip away any dead skin around your toenails. Examine your feet to see if your nails are digging into the skin below. Use a pair of nail clippers to pry off any pieces of overgrown nails and dead skin, which can interfere with your pedicure in the future. Work gently as you remove any large and unwanted pieces of dead skin around the nail.[6]
- Make sure that the skin you're trimming away is dead, and not healthy skin that's still connected to the toe.
- Push back your cuticles with an orange stick if they're too high up. Avoid cutting or trimming your cuticles, as this can invite loads of bad bacteria into your nails. Instead, use an orange stick to nudge your cuticles backwards, forcing them against the base of the nail.[7]
- Only push back your cuticles after your feet are soaked and the skin is softened.
- Clip your toenails in a straight line. Use a sanitized pair of clippers to trim your nails in a straight, even line. Don't cut around the corners, or try to shape your nails into a curve, as this can create ingrown nails later on.[8]
- Polish is less likely to chip from nails that are trimmed in a straight line.
- Wipe off or soak your tools in a disinfectant before storing them. Use disinfectant wipes or a disinfectant solution to clean off your nail clippers, orange stick, and other reusable pedicure tools. Check that the solution kills most common bacteria, including athlete's foot and staph. Read the label on the disinfectant to see how long it takes for your equipment to be sterilized, and wait for that amount of time.[9]
- Rubbing alcohol works fine as a disinfectant.
- Always sterilize your nail equipment after using it.
[Edit]Moisturizing Your Feet - Apply a foot mask to soothe and moisturize your feet. Look at your local beauty or drug store to find a foot mask. If your feet are dry, invest in a moisturizing product; if your skin is thick and covered with callouses, opt for peeling mask treatment instead. Rub the product in a thin layer all over your skin, then prop your feet up on a flat surface, like the edge of a bathtub. Keep the mask on for the time recommended by the product's label.[10]
- Rinse the mask off your feet by soaking them in the salt bath for 10 minutes. Place both feet in the basin to remove the thin layer of mask product. Swirl your feet around in the tub, letting the salt soak rinse the mask away. During this time, feel free to sit back with a book, magazine, or some other relaxing activity.
- Dry off your feet with a clean towel. Remove both feet from the salt soak and surround them with a clean, fluffy towel. Next, focus on blotting away any water dripping from your feet. Continue towel drying, working the towel in between your toes to get rid of any excess moisture. You can set the towel aside once your feet feel dry to the touch.[11]
- If you don't have a towel on hand, feel free to use a wash rag or paper towel instead.
- Rub lotion around your feet and toes to lock in moisture. Take a coin-sized amount of moisturizing lotion and rub into your fingertips. Use your fingers to massage the lotion all over your feet, working over the top and bottom of each foot. Continue working the lotion between your toes, and on the base of your nails.[12]
- For a full pedicure experience, rub lotion over your ankles and lower calves as well.
- Use a lotion that works best for your skin type. For instance, if your feet are especially dry, look for a lotion that's moisturizing.
[Edit]Applying Nail Polish - Clean off the nail surface with a Q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol. Soak the tip of a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol, then rub it along the surface of each individual toenail. Don't worry about scrubbing the nail—just focus on cleaning off any excess oils or product that may have stuck to the nail during the bath soak. Wait a minute or so for the alcohol to dry off before you continue.[13]
- Place a separator tool between your toes. Take each individual toe and rest it in a single groove of the toe separator. If you aren't experienced with applying toenail polish, use this tool to keep your toes apart while you apply the clear and colored lacquer.[14]
- If you're experienced with nail polish, feel free to disregard this.
- Spread a layer of clear base coat over your toenails. Take the polish applicator and rub a strengthening layer of base coat on each individual nail. Start on your big toe and work outwards, painting in the same order that you plan to paint your toes. Wait 3-5 minutes for the base coat to dry, or however much time is specified on the bottle.[15]
- Base coats prevent the polish from staining your base nail later on.
- If you prefer to use dark nail polish shades, base coats can keep your nails from looking yellowed.
- While you're shopping at your local beauty supply shop or drugstore, look for a base coat formula that's labeled as moisturizing.
- Paint on 1 coat of colored polish over the base coat. Dip the polish brush into the bottle slightly, then place the brush in the center of your nail. Let the polish pool over the surface of the nail, then use the brush to nudge the polish to the left and right. Don't excessively brush over the product, as this can make your polish look bumpy and unprofessional.[16]
- Ideally, you only need to use 3 swipes of your polish brush to apply a single coat of polish.
- Wait 2 minutes for the first layer of polish to dry. Let the base color layer dry before you add a second layer. Don't wave your toes around to speed up the drying process, as this can cause the wet polish to smudge or warp. Instead, leave your toes flat, so the polish can dry evenly.[17]
- While it may be tempting to only apply 1 coat of colored polish, the second coat can make the color of your pedicure look bolder and more striking.
- Add a second coat of colored polish to your toenails and let it dry. Take your applicator and spread on another layer of the same colored lacquer. Work the polish over the nail in 3 strokes again, letting the product naturally spread over each nail. Once you've applied the second coat, rest your feet on a flat surface and wait at least 2 minutes for the polish to dry.[18]
- Check the label on your bottle for exact drying instructions. Some formulas might dry faster than others.
- Protect your nails with a quick-drying top coat. Finish off your pedicure with a thin swipe of top coat polish. Work the clear lacquer over each nail, using just 3 strokes to spread the polish along the surface. Wait 1 hour for the polish to completely dry, so it doesn't smudge when you go outside.[19]
- Don't skip this step! A top coat helps your pedicure last longer, without chips and nicks in the surface.
- Spread cuticle oil over your toe cuticles after the polish dries. Take the brush applicator and spread a liberal amount of oil along the curves of your cuticles. If you apply too much, use a paper towel to blot up any obvious excess. Let the oil soak in—you don't need to wipe it off.[20]
- Always apply cuticle oil at the end of your pedicure. If you apply it early on in the process, your polish might not stick to your nails as well.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Acetone
- Cotton swab or pad
- Plastic basin
- Bath salts
- Foot file
- Toenail clipper
- Orange stick (optional)
- Disinfectant
- Foot mask
- Towel
- Lotion
- Q-tip
- Rubbing alcohol
- Toe separators
- Base coat polish
- Colored nail polish
- Top coat polish
- Cuticle oil
- Paper towel (optional)
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