When getting a pedicure, you should be looking for more than what nail colors are in style, how long is the foot rub going to last, and do they serve champagne with that….. Things that you should be looking for are:
1) Have the instruments been sterilized since they were last used?…..
2)Do not soak your feet unless you are able to use a fresh liner in the basin. Improper cleaning of the basins can result in the spread of infection including bacterial, fungal and plantar warts
3)Ask the nail technician to cut toenails straight across and to slightly file any sharp edges. Straight edges will decrease the chances for an ingrown toenail
4)Cuticles around the toenails should only be gently pushed back, never cut. Any type of cutting, either with clippers or scissors can result in infection.
5) Choose lighter colors or polish without formaldehyde. Darker polishes and formulas containing formaldehyde can result in yellowing of the nails and can cause nails to become weakened and brittle over time.
Tags: Cuticles, Ingrown toe nails, Nail Polish, Pedicure, Plantar Warts