31 Days of the Best of Beauty: Even the best products don't apply themselves—log on to learn how to use the 2008 Best of Beauty winners to maximum effect.
allure.com Daily Beauty Reporter Blog
allure.com Daily Beauty Reporter Blog
10.13.08 | 09:43 AM
Save Money: Do Your Own Toes With This At-Home Pedicure

This hideous economic climate is forcing me to taking serious pause before I plunk down any money on what some would call unnecessary luxuries, like a salon pedicure.

I asked Roxanne Valinoti of Creative Nail Design for an easy-to-follow recipe for getting smooth feet at home. Here's what she said:

Soak. Fill a foot bath...

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