A pedicure usually starts with removing former nail polish and sanitizing the feet. Then, feet soak in a bubbling softening substance and lotion is applied. Dead skin cells on the bottom of feet are rubbed off using a rough stone. Cuticle cream helps push cuticle down. Nails are trimmed and filed to the desire length and shape. Some protocols include leg care below the knee with scrub and a brief massage before applying the polish: clear polish first to strengthen weak nails followed by several layers of color polish and topcoat. You have hundreds of colors to chose from.