Be sure to be very attentive while you’re at the salon. Particularly, while you’re waiting to be seated.
• Take note of the common practices of each technician. Particularly her station cleaning habits. Is she thoroughly cleansing the pedicure tub? Not just rinsing it with water, but is she spraying or using a disinfectant and then wiping it dry before she fills it up for the next patron? Bacteria and fungus and yeast have all been found in pedicure tubs. And even more important than washing the tub itself is thoroughly washing and sanitizing the drain area…because that’s where bacteria and debris live and thrive the most. The drain needs even more attention and detail when it comes to disinfecting.
• Next watch to see if the manicurist grabs a clean set of implements (directly from an autoclave or UV sanitizer or packaged and ready to go for the next client). If the same implements are sitting there from the last client, be sure and ask for a new clean set. Or even better, you may want to consider bringing your own.
• A common way to get infections is through nicks and cuts from freshly shaved skin. Do not get a pedicure if you have any recent wounds because they are a direct thoroughfare for bacteria to enter. Additionally, do not allow your cuticles to be cut…this is another opportunity for bacteria to make their way into the body. Cuticle cutting is actually illegal in many states. Cuticles are there for a reason…to protect!
• Also be sure that if the same files, buffers and orangewood sticks, etc. are still sitting on the tray from the last customer, you should mention it to the technician and state that you would like a fresh new set for your treatment.
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