I love having nice looking feet. I am a big fan of pedicures. They are a girl’s day go-to. They are relaxing. They are also a little pricey. A simple pedicures near me start at $35. That is a little steep for every two weeks. I would rather put that money toward my awesome highlights, as demonstrated from the image above.
Because I would rather put my money in my hair rather than my feet, I have procured my own pedicure accoutrements. That includes quite a bit of nail polish.
I also have some really great tools and a snazzy bag my mom bought me to keep everything together. When I am ready to have some me time, I just reach for my bag. Everything I need is in it.
This weekend I gave myself a pedicure and painted my toes using a color by Zoya called Odette. I love this shade of purple. It is a great shade for this time of the year: summer, but almost fall.
Mimi insisted that we pose together for a mother/daughter photo. She also insisted that her toy be included; I am not one to argue with a puppy. (Her nails are way more adorable than mine!)
STORING YOUR POLISH
Nail polish should be stored in a cool, dark place with a consistent temperature. This makes storing your polish in the bathroom a don’t. Bathrooms change temperature every time the shower runs and exposes the polish to humidity.
Don’t store your polishes near any sources of heat as they are flammable. Also, heat will cause the polish to thicken. Keep them away from direct sunlight. Light exposure can promote discoloration and fade the pigments within the polish.
WHEN TO THROW POLISH OUT
Nail polish does not last forever. Fitness Magazine recommends tossing open bottles after two years. Unopened, they can last indefinitely, says Annette Soboleski, a nail technician for polish maker OPI Products Inc. Once a bottle is opened, however, some ingredients will evaporate, causing the polish to thicken and separate. To thin the polish and make it last longer, add a few drops of nail-lacquer thinner.
RECYCLING POLISH
Did you know that the EPA considers nail polish to be a hazardous waste? You can read more at EPA.gov. In most states it is okay for households to throw away nail polish and a number of other items that are considered hazardous waste. If you are in a state that requires these items to be recycled (Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada) or if you just want to do good for the environment, you can recycle your old nail polish bottles. Need to find a facility? Earth911 has you covered. They have a website that will help you find a recycling center in your zip code. You can check them out at Earth911.com.
