Mom-Daughter Mani/Pedi Ideas :)
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As winter comes into full swing this new year, it’s definitely important to take care of yourself - especially your hands & feet! Thankfully, there are really easy way to treat yourself to an at-home manicure & pedicure so that you can better fight the harsh effects of winter on your skin! Why not plan a Mother-Daughter Spa Night right in your own home?! It’s easy & since manis & pedis are awesome no matter your age join the fun! (Big thanks to www.suite101.com for the great tips!)
Supplies: foot basin or bucket, small bowl, nail file and/or nail buffer, cuticle oil, orangewood sticks, pumice stones, Epson salts and/or essential oils, moisturizer cream, clear nail polish (for a base & top coat) & any nail polish color of your choice.
Hands: Soak your hands in warm water with soap. Take an orangewood stick to push back your cuticles & get rid of any dirt from under the nail beds. Use a nail file to shape your nails & gently buff the top to smooth * Next, massage in cuticle oil to maintain the growth of your nails. Apply nail polish (even if it’s clear) & always keep moisturizer nearby to keep those hands happy!
Feet: Fill up a bucket with warm water & add some Epson salt or your choice of body wash. Soak your feet soak for 10 minutes and then gently use a pumice stone to scrape away any dead skin from the bottom of your feet and from the side of your heels. Next, use an orangewood stick to even your cuticles. Finally, use a nail file to shape your toenails & add polish to make them pop! Don’t forget to moisturizer daily!
Want to really make it special? Add some of the following tips to the steps above & you two will be having fun in no time! 
*For 5-10 seconds in a microwave, heat up a moisturizer in a container & gently massage into hands and feet. *Why not put a few drops of Lavender (or another good-smelling oil) to get rid of any anxiety & truly relax? *Paint your daughter’s nails & have her paint yours! *Choose the color nail polish for one another! * Play 20 questions while you’re soaking, trimming, or painting. * Put on your favorite movie & enjoy some mother-daughter bonding!
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I heard that you arent suposed to push back your cuticles because more infections can get in the skin. Is that true?
Great question Kyra! You’re right - Cuticles are a very important part of your finger & should NOT be removed by any means or else you can risk getting an infection! To be clear, when we mentioned “pushing the cuticles back” in our blog, we simply were suggesting to GENTLY do so after soaking your hands & when using a clean tool. We do not encourage biting, cutting, or harshly pushing them back! This is simply a step you can do to EVEN OUT your cuticles so that the nail polish will lay evenly on your nail! Don’t want to do it? No worries! Do what makes you feel comfortable! Hope this helps & thanks for asking!