No lie, my feet are in bad shape. I’m not talking about corns or anything like that, but I don’t pay a lot of attention to my toenails in winter, since I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing open toed shoes most of the time (okay, ever – not even with tights; too cold!), and the skin is so dry. Still, I’ve seen sunshine outside for the last three days, so maybe spring really is on its way, you know? In which case, it’s time to get my tootsies back in order – and here are 8 ways you can get your toes ready for spring too!

1. Moisturize

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First and foremost, you have to start up a good moisturizing regimen for your feet. You need to lotion them up like you would your hands and your face. Sometimes, when my skin gets really dry, especially on the heel, I use either Vaseline or milk based body butters and just slather it on, then pull on a clean, white cotton sock so it can soak in properly.

2. Exfoliate

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Your feet and toes are actually a lot like your face, because you have to take care of their skin. It’s important to exfoliate your feet so you can get rid of all that dead skin. This will also help you eliminate any of the calluses that built up over the winter months – always a good thing.

3. Clean Up Your Nails

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You have to take good care of your toenails as well, especially when you’re going to be showing them off in flip flops and things. Keeping them clean is really important – and something you can sometimes forget when your feet are always bundled up in socks. You can use a cuticle stick to get up under your toenails and clean them out really easily.