How to Give Yourself a Salon-Worthy Pedicure at Home

No expensive trip to the nail salon required.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:52pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of blurred, warm-toned shapes and colors depicting the cozy, relaxing atmosphere of an at-home pedicure, with no identifiable objects or people.An indulgent at-home pedicure experience, complete with mood lighting and a glass of wine, offers a relaxing escape from the stresses of everyday life.Brooklyn Today

A DIY pedicure is a great way to save time and money while still getting salon-quality results. Celebrity manicurist Mazz Hanna shares her step-by-step guide on how to give yourself an at-home pedicure, from prepping your feet to painting your toes.

Why it matters

With the rise of at-home beauty routines, more people are looking to save money and time by doing their own pedicures. This guide provides expert tips to help readers achieve a professional-level pedicure in the comfort of their own homes.

The details

The key steps include removing old polish, soaking feet in warm water with bath salts, using a foot file or pumice stone to remove calluses, trimming and shaping toenails, applying cuticle oil, massaging in a foot cream, and finishing with a base coat and two coats of polish topped with a glossy topcoat. Hanna emphasizes the importance of taking your time and setting the right mood with candles and a glass of wine to make the at-home pedicure feel like a true spa experience.

  • The author says to plan on soaking your feet for at least 10 minutes.

The players

Mazz Hanna

A celebrity manicurist who provides expert tips and advice throughout the article.

Celia Shatzman

A Brooklyn-based writer and editor who has covered beauty for two decades and has extensive experience giving herself DIY pedicures.

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What they’re saying

“A DIY pedicure is great because you have the flexibility to do it anytime and also control the ingredients you use.”

— Mazz Hanna, Celebrity Manicurist

“I always love to start my pedicure prep in the shower to make things super easy. Toward the end of my shower, when my feet are soft, I will sit on a bench and spray Foot Logix callus remover spray on my heels or any other rough areas on the feet. After letting it sit on for a minute, I will slough away any calluses with a callus remover. Once I'm finished, I will give my feet a final rinse before getting out of the shower.”

— Mazz Hanna, Celebrity Manicurist

The takeaway

With the right tools and expert tips, anyone can give themselves a salon-quality pedicure at home, saving time and money while still achieving professional-looking results.