Be honest, how often do you moisturise your feet? We get it, it’s annoying but, according to Parris, it’s key to maintaining your pedicure. “Moisturising your feet daily will stop hard skin from forming, keeping your feet soft and supple”, she told us. Doing it before bed is best so that it has all night to soak in – last thing, of course, (so you don’t have to walk anywhere on moisturiser-lathered feet.

Hard skin forms on our feet because of repeated pressure – walking counts as repeated pressure, by the way. As well as daily moisturising (and weekly foot masks, if you’re feeling fancy),  Parris suggests using a light foot file two to three times a week. “Do it after your bath or shower for the best results,” she suggests, ‘“the water will have softened your skin making it easier to remove”.

Cutting your toenails; how hard can it be, right? “If you cut them too short, or in the wrong shape, they can ingrow (ouch) and get infected (double ouch)”, Parris explains. In short: it’s not as easy as you might think. A professional will always maintain the correct nail shape and nail health.

Well-applied polish can last ages on your toenails without chipping, but that doesn’t mean you should leave it on. “Leaving nail polish on for excessive amounts of time can dry your nails out and leave them brittle”, Parris told us. How long is too long? “You should remove and reapply gel polish every 4 weeks”.

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