Steps to Take Keep Your Next Mani-Pedi from Turning into an Infection

Is there a better way to pamper yourself than getting a great manicure or pedicure? Don't you enjoy the look after that manicure and pedicure? Your nails are brightly colored and look so professional done. People comments on how nice they look. Yet, an infection can ruin all these great feelings in an instant. Here are some tips to make your mani-pedi safer when it comes to spreading those infections and fungus.

Check for Cleanliness

As soon as you get to the salon, begin a sweep of it with your eyes. You are looking for signs of cleanliness. This will tell you instantly if you have to worry about being a customer at this salon. Of course, you want to look at the basics: the overall appearance should look clean, there should be no dirty tools or used papers lying around for you to see. The salon should smell clean. If you smell a lot of strong chemicals then the salon needs to be ventilated more. If you are prone to headaches or allergies, you may want to leave if you smell a lot of strong chemicals. Also watch as the manicurists works on other clients. Do you notice if they are cleaning the area and the footbaths in between each client. If they aren't, you may want to leave now.

Clean tools

Did you notice if the tools were clean in between customers. If you didn't notice this or didn't get to see what was done to the previous client, ask. You should also ask how the tools and instruments were cleaned. The ideal response is that they were cleaned in an autoclave with heat sterilizes. This is a UV light box and along with a chemical sterilization type process that can kill germs and fuguicides.

Bring Your Own Manicure Kit

If you feel more at ease using your own manicure kit and you know it is clean, bring your own. The best way to clean your own tools is by soaking them in a solution of one part bleach and four parts water for at least twenty minutes.

Skip the Foot Razor

If the manicurist offers to shave off any calluses from your foot, decline. This is the perfect way to develop an infection. If you have annoying calluses go to a podiatrist.

Clip Your Own Cuticles.

Infection can happen more quickly if you allow the manicurist to cut your cuticles. For this reason, you can cut your own. Just ask her to push back our cuticles, after a good soak.

Watch For An Infection

What are the signs of an infection: redness, tender skin, swelling around the nail or under the nail. If you notice any of these signs, you may have an infection. This means you should contact your physician. Infection under the nail is especially serious.

Yes, manicures and pedicures are great treats. Don't allow infections or fungus to ruin them.