Post-Salon Care: Maintain Pedicure & Manicure Glow Longer
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Post-Salon Care: Maintain Pedicure & Manicure Glow Longer

Fresh pedicure and manicure looking perfect? Keep that smooth, bright, photo-ready finish longer with a simple at-home routine. These quick tips protect shine, prevent rough heels and dull knuckles, and help your polish stay neat for days.


Why Mani/Pedi Fade Early

  • Water + detergents: frequent washing strips natural oils and dulls shine.
  • Friction: sandals, tight shoes, and chores roughen heels and toes.
  • UV exposure: tans the backs of hands and feet, making tone look uneven.

Post-Salon Essentials


24-Hour Aftercare (Lock the Glow)

  1. Go gentle: Avoid hot water and harsh detergents for the first day. Use gloves for dishwashing.
  2. Hydrate lightly: Massage a thin layer of Hand & Foot Brightening Cream into backs of hands, knuckles, heels, and toes after washing.
  3. Protect outdoors: Apply Mineral SPF 70, SPF 50 Gel, or Glow Boost SPF 65 on exposed areas to prevent new tan.

Weekly Maintenance (10 Minutes)

  • 1–2×/week — Gentle polish: Use Skin Polish for 30–60 seconds on hands/toes. Rinse, pat dry, seal with cream.
  • 2×/week — Heels only: Brightening Scrub for rough heels (short, gentle session), then cream.
  • Overnight softening (1–2 nights): Cream → thin cotton socks for baby-soft heels.

Workday & Chores — Quick Rules

  • Gloves on: for dishes, detergents, or bleaching agents.
  • Top-ups: Reapply a pea-sized amount of cream after washing or sanitizer use.
  • SPF habit: Backs of hands need sunscreen if driving or sitting by windows.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Daily hard scrubbing: can cause micro-irritation and dullness—keep it gentle.
  • Skipping moisturizer after polish: leads to tightness and faster fade.
  • No SPF after salon: UV quickly dulls the fresh, even look.

FAQs

How soon can I exfoliate after a salon visit?
Wait 48–72 hours, then use a creamy polish 1–2×/week. Keep scrubs for heels only.

Will cream make my nail polish chip?
No—use a small amount and avoid rubbing the nail surface. Focus on skin, cuticles, and heels.

What if my heels get rough again?
Add a second cream layer at night and wear socks. Use scrub on heels 2×/week until smooth.


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CTA: Keep that salon-fresh glow longer—hydrate daily with SACHET Hand & Foot Brightening Cream, polish gently mid-week, and protect with SPF whenever you’re outdoors.


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