In a world where beauty and care are commonplace, beauty salons play a key role in providing customers not only aesthetic satisfaction, but also health safety.
Amanda, an experienced nail stylist and founder of the W Nail Bar salon, shared her knowledge about what is absolutely unacceptable during manicure and pedicure treatments from the perspective of customer hygiene and health. Her observations shed light on important aspects that are often overlooked in the daily routine of beauty salons.
Safe pedicure
One of the biggest threats that Amanda drew attention to are special pedicure bowls with a hydromassage function. While they seem like an attractive addition to the treatment, they can pose a serious health risk to customers if they are not properly and regularly cleaned and disinfected. The expert points out the risk of transmitting bacteria, such as staphylococcus or MRSA, and mycoses, including the popular athlete’s foot. Therefore, it recommends using copper pots, which are easier to keep clean and safe for customers’ health.
Acrylic manicure – a health hazard
Another aspect that Amanda decided to discuss is the popular acrylic manicure. Despite its durability and aesthetics, it may cause allergic reactions and discomfort in some clients and stylists. Amanda’s experience on her first day working with acrylic, which ended with a severe allergic reaction, is a warning against using this method without being aware of the possible health effects. In her salon, the stylist definitely refrains from offering this type of services in favor of safer alternatives.
Dangerous tools
Finally, Amanda emphasizes that she would never allow a foot grater to be used in her living room. Despite the humorous reference to the kitchen use of a grater, the problem is serious – this tool can easily damage the skin, removing too much of it and exposing customers to pain and the risk of infection. Instead, professionals should use gentler foot care methods that provide effective exfoliation without the risk of damage.
The health and safety of customers in a beauty salon should always come first. The knowledge and experience of experts like Amanda are invaluable in educating both professionals and clients about potential hazards and best practices in the salon. Thanks to a careful approach to choosing a salon and awareness of risk factors, we can enjoy beautiful and healthy nails without exposing ourselves to unnecessary risks.