No Jam Like Toe Jam

Bel Says:

Whether it be the end of a long shopping trip or a day of exams, there is nothing quite like a foot pampering to ease a little of your stress.
Now I can say I have never had my feet professionally pedicured. I have no idea what it’s like.  I do however love the pedicures I give myself.

I start out with a bucket of warm water with marbles in the bottom and a few drops of essential oils designed to distress and energize, usually a mix of peppermint and lavender oil.  I sit with my feet in the bucket moving them around on the marbles to give a nice massage to the souls of my feet.

If you’re lucky enough to be doing this in the company of a friend you can then do the next thing I adore. I start off by using a peppermint based moisturizer to massage the souls and tops of my feet and then I move on to a Brazilian Toe Massage.

The person receiving the massage lies comfortably on their back with their eyes closed and palms facing upwards. The massage begins with the masseur lightly holding the tips of both the central toes with their central fingers and thumbs. After three minutes has elapsed, the masseur moves onto the next toe. Each toe should be held for exactly 3 minutes before moving onto the next toe, and each toe should be held by the corresponding finger and thumb except in the case of the big toe, which is held by the first two fingers and the thumb.
Now if you’re still awake you then return the favour for your friend.

After doing that you’ll probably both be rather floaty. So you can either stop there or move on to exfoliating, shaping and adding polish to your nails. Remember to add a clear nail polish or base coat before adding a coloured nail varnish.

If you’re feeling adventurous you could try to create something like the art created by annasbeautysecrets here  httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4nEejHbH6w&feature=fvwrel

Our feet are probably the most abused body part, between being on them all day, wearing shoes that pinch, cracked heels and festy nails, they deserve a pampering every now and again.

Take a load off and relax for a little while.