No matter how clean your nail salon looks, how sure are you it's germ-free? Use these pointers to stay alert:
- Check the tools used. One way to know if they are hygienic is to see if they are taken from sterilized pouches or from a container of hospital-grade antiseptic. Tools laid out are susceptible to airborne diseases so before anything is done, get the manicurist to soak them in antiseptic for a few minutes.
- Ask for a scrub instead of a pumice stone as it's hard to clean and bacteria can build up in the holes.
- Jacuzzis are fab, but use them if the manicurist has cleaned the jet, which could house bacteria even if the basin is clean.
- Orange sticks should never be reused because they can't be cleaned, so ensure you're given a new one.
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