{"id":1958,"date":"2019-12-05T10:04:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T15:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spasalon.us\/blog\/?p=1958"},"modified":"2020-02-06T01:59:05","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T06:59:05","slug":"9-red-flags-to-look-out-for-when-visiting-a-nail-salon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spasalon.us\/blog\/9-red-flags-to-look-out-for-when-visiting-a-nail-salon\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Red flags to look out for when visiting a nail salon"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sandal season is upon us, and that means\nit\u2019s time to spruce up the tootsies for their grand debut. Pedicures are the ultimate treat for your feet, but only if you pick a clean, professional salon for\nyour pampering service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That can be easier said than done. If the\nspa or salon you choose isn\u2019t sanitary, you could be putting yourself at risk for contracting an infection, not to mention \u2014 at minimum \u2014 you could walk away with bad headache or\nother unpleasant side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I caught up with Deborah Lippmann,\nco-founder and creative director of her eponymous nail line, to get her\nprofessional insights on clean, safe nail care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is what she had to say about the\nhallmarks of a clean nail salon and the red flags to watch out for before you\nsettle in for your next manicure or pedicure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The Storage Areas Are\nDusty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lippmann suggests asking the manicurist to open her drawer\nor rolling cart. Then, take a peek inside to see if there are dirty tools and\ndust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis can be a major indicator of the salon\u2019s larger\ncommitment to the health, sanitation and safety of the space,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The Pedicure\nBasin Doesn\u2019t Have A Protective Cover<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you are getting a pedicure, make sure\nthe salon uses a protective piece of plastic over the basin and\nchanges it before each new client,\u201d Lippmann says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. The Technicians Look\nUnkempt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIdeally, technicians should be dressed in professional\nclothing that does not restrict movement, closed shoes and their hair pulled\nback,\u201d she says. Any overly casual or unkempt looks are red flags for the rest\nof the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. The Tools Aren\u2019t\nProperly Sanitized<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things like files, buffers and cuticle pushers can carry a\nlot of germs if they\u2019re not cleaned or replaced between each manicure or\npedicure. That\u2019s why it\u2019s always a good idea to bring your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBefore visiting a salon, put together your\nown nail kit and include a pusher, nipper, foot\nfile, nail file, buffer, base\/top coats and nail lacquers,\u201d\nLippmann suggests. \u201cOtherwise, you run the risk of hygienic contamination\nif salons aren\u2019t using proper sanitization, which is often the case.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Your Polish Doesn\u2019t\nLast Long<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lippmann warns that many salons compromise the product\nformulations with acetone. The acetone \u201ccan lessen the longevity and quality of\nthe manicure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A simple solution is bringing your own nail polish. The\ncolorful wall of nail polish bottles may be tempting, but your own collection is definitely pure\nand untainted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Your Nail Technician\nIsn\u2019t Well Informed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEngage your manicurist, ask questions about the products\nand services to determine her level of education,\u201d Lippmann says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An informed technician is usually a good one you can\ntrust. Additionally, make sure you clearly explain what you want and what you\ndon\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. The Salon Has A\nStrong Chemical Odor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A strong odor in a salon is a big red flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lippmann warns, \u201cIf you are overpowered by the smell\nof nail polish, it\u2019s probably not ventilated well, they are using\nharmful chemicals and you should leave!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. The Bathroom Is Dirty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you don\u2019t need to go, check out the bathroom.\nLippmann says to look for anything that \u201cseems dirty or unhygienic, which can\nbe a sign of overall cleanliness problems.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. The Prices Are Too\nGood To Be True<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be tempting to go to the salon that offers the\ncheapest main\/pedi in town, but you will usually get what you pay for. Just\nbecause your hands and feet look good when you leave the salon, doesn\u2019t mean it\nwas a good \u2014 or a clean \u2014 service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t be surprised after visiting a place that does not\nhave the best sanitary practices, that your cuticles become inflamed, your\nmanicure is peeling days later or you have a fungal infection on your foot,\u201d\nshe adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep an eye on your hands and feet to see\nhow they look a few days later to determine if it\u2019s worth a return visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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