Pedicure Safety

 With pedicure season in full swing- what should you know before receiving your treatment? There are a few things you, as the consumer, should know before receiving a pedicure. With hundreds of thousands of pedicures performed every year, most are excellent experiences with great results. However, some people are concerned especially if they hear a news story that questions the safety of pedicures. So here are some tips to help you be safe:
 
 - Skip having a manicure or pedicure if you have open wounds. This is best for your health and considerate for both the nail technician and other spa guests.
 - As a safety precaution, do not shave or wax 24 hours before your pedicure. Shaving causes little openings in the skin that can allow bacteria to enter the skin, should the pedicure tub not be completely disinfected.
 - Choose a salon with pedicure basins or pipeless whirlpool units. If you must choose a salon with whirlpool units that are not pipeless, ask to forgo the hydrotherapy portion of the pedicure.One of the most challenging sanitary issues regarding pedicures is the unseen piping and jets in pedicure tubs that cannot be cleaned properly between each client.
 - Porous items such as buffers, nail files, toe seperators, porous buffing blocks and pedicure flip flops cannot be sterilized. They must be thrown away or given to you after your treatment. Metal implements should be sanitized or sterilized after each use.

 We would love to hear your experiences regarding pedicures from our blog readers!  Keep those feet safe and beautiful!