Go hard on bright colours and easy on exfoliating: how to do a summer pedicure at home

Podiatrists and nail technicians share their tips and techniques for fresh summer feet – on a budget

Summer means sandals, which means sloughing away layers of hard skin built up through months of wearing sneakers and boots, and painting exposed toenails.

Experts including nail technicians, a pharmaceutical scientist and a podiatrist recommend moisturising and gently exfoliating at home, plus pedicure steps such as filing, trimming and painting, but warn against abrasive scrapers and strong acidic treatments.