Play It Safe At The Nail Salon

 

 Play It Safe At The Nail Salon

Have you ever walked out of a nail salon with more than you expected — an infection? Some manicure salons are breeding grounds for bacteria and germs, and even a little cuticle cut can result in a major fungal illness if basic hygiene precautions are not taken.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the health hazards linked with salons include bacterial infections, fungal diseases such as athlete's foot, nail fungus, and yeast, and viral infections.

It's vital to become familiar with your salon's environment and hygienic processes in order to have a nice and healthy experience. Here are a few things to watch for during your next salon appointment, according to BTG Cosmetics Inc.:

 Play It Safe At The Nail Salon

At the nail salon, be cautious.

* How do you sanitize nail instruments like clippers, cuticle scissors, and files? It is preferable to use heat sterilization or chemical sterilization with a germicide and fungicide. Some salons take further steps by providing each client with newly unwrapped nail files.

* Will you be getting a good scrub? Before beginning the service, soak and clean your nails with soap. Also, double-check that the soap bin has been thoroughly cleansed.

* Appearances are important. A clean and well-organized environment can disclose a lot about a salon's procedures. Check to see if your salon has current licenses and that your technicians are appropriately qualified and trained.

* Wouldn't it be better if the polish color was unopened when you choose it? Many salon customers are concerned about dirty tools, but what about the hundreds of people who share a single bottle of nail polish?

Ben Friedman, president of BTG Cosmetics, stated, "Sanitizing tools is only part of the solution." “Keeping your nails clean and fresh is as simple as using a clean, new bottle of nail paint. Nail polish should be handled with the same care as a toothbrush, and I wouldn't want to share my toothbrush with anyone.”

Toma Salon Service is a new program established by the corporation that is available in various nail salons across the country. Instead of picking a color that has already been opened and used, these salons now include a new, unopened bottle of Toma SlimLine polish that you may take home when your service is over. And if your polish chips thereafter, you may easily restore it at home using the polish that was supplied with your service.