So my last pedicure of the season was probably a good two months ago. After all, it’s hardly sandal season in most of the country. After removing the polish from my last self-pedicure, I realized that my nails are incredibly nasty. Repetitive pedicures have left everything yellow, brittle and scratched. That said, my mission is to get my nails back in shape before spring rolls around.

The first step is TALIKA Instant Manicure. OK, you caught me. Yes, anything that says manicure is for the hands but of course this works great for the feet as well. Until I heard about this product, I didn’t know such a think existed. It’s an effervescent powder that actually whitens the nails and deeply cleanses in between manicures or in this case pedicures. The whitening effect will continue if you use it regularly. Did I mention that the ingredients are 100% natural? What a plus!

Now that my toe nails are whitened and clean, I really need to get them stronger and thicker. This is where I turn to Barielle, the leaders in hand and foot care. The Barielle 10 Piece Natural Nail Care System is a must for nails that are in need of serious help. You get everything to strengthen and thicken nails, reduce cuticles and shape your nails.

I figure that a couple of months of TLC and my nails will be ready to go again. I have to say that everything I have talked about can also be used to maintain healthy nails during pedicure season. I’ll definitely have to continue into sandal season so I don’t run into the nasty toes to begin with.