Secrets of the Celebrity Pedicure

Filed in archive Beauty on April 11, 2008

Celebrity pedicurist Jin Soon knows it all when it comes to curing the pedi-grievances of heel-thumping Manolos and strappy summer sandals. As a tootsie-tamer to stars such as Scarlet Johansson, Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez, Soon reveals the secrets to a trouble-free and timesaving "Waterless Pedicure"- dishing how Hollywood's Starlets put their best foot forward.

Jin's waterless technique epitomizes a key message in attaining baby-soft silky feet. With beauty mantra of "Buff 'n' Go", Soon stresses that taking care of one's feet should be at the top of a daily grooming to-do list. Her pedi-curing ways focus on new age methods that substitute hours of soaking and scraping with unsafe razors for user-friendly buffing tools that silken and moisturize feet while, most importantly, saving precious time. The only way to remove sandal blisters, stiletto-itis calluses or ballerina slipper boo-boos is to invest in the right tools and follow this guru's step-by-step guide to Foot Therapy 101.

Jin Soon's Ultimate Pedi-Cure

Step 1: Remove all calluses and dead skin. Jin's secret weapon is an egg-shaped buffer, known as the PedEgg, which delivers the best results for velvety, soft skin.

Step 2: File your toenails. Filing helps shape the nail and prevents the danger of clipping too far back in the nail bed, potentially causing infections.

Step 3: Apply cuticle remover and gently push back.

Step 4: Massage feet with a moisturizing balm and carefully remove all grease and oil from the surface of nails.

Step 5: Apply basecoat, 2 coats of color, topcoat and/or buff

Voila! Gorgeous tootsies are yours just in time for sandal season.