Stubborn warts. Vile nail fungus. Even serious staph infections.
If your nail salons and techs don’t follow the rules, and properly clean and sanitize their equipment between clients, you could contract this stuff.
“Bacteria, viruses and fungus can all be transmitted if the instruments are not properly sanitized,” Dr. Alison Himes said.
She added, “You would never go to the doctor and say it’s ok to use the same equipment between patient and patient. You should never go to the salon and expect that, too.”
Nail salons and techs are required to be licensed by the Florida State Cosmetology and Barber Board. But not all nail salons follow the rules.
Here are four things you can do to take matters into your own hands.
- Your salons and techs should be using a disinfectant called Barbicide to sanitize their instruments. The liquid is a deep blue color.
- Make sure your salons and techs clean and sanitize their whirlpool and soaking pedicure tubs between uses.
- Give your salon a good visual inspection. It should be free of dust, dirt and nail clippings.
- Your salons and techs are required to be licensed by the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board. Their credentials should be readily available.
