Slideshow: Your Guide to a Perfect Pedicure
Don't Risk a Color Clash
Do Soften Calluses Carefully
Do Cultivate Beautiful Cuticles
Do Erase Memories of Pedicures Past
Don't Shave Before a Pedicure
Do Bring Your Own Tools
Do Trim Toenails Right
Don't Get Hooked on Fish Pedicures
Do Protect Your Pedi in Winter
Do Go Natural Once in a While
Consider a Pedi During Pregnancy
Do Keep Your Tools Squeaky Clean
Don't Knock the 'Man' Pedicure
Do Pick the Right Polish Remover
Don't Use a Sketchy Nail Salon
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CDC: "Fish Pedicures and Fish Spas."
Cleveland Clinic: "Calluses."
Medline Plus: "Diabetes Foot Care."
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Parents.com: "Pregnancy Pampering: What's Safe, What's Not."
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