I sanitize and disinfect all reusable manicuring tools in accordance with state regulations and industry “best practices.” Any tools that can’t be disinfected are disposed of or given to the client after a single use. If you would like to bring in your own tools, you are welcome to. We still disinfect your tools before using them, as required by state law. • I clean my hands prior to each service and ask you to do the same. • I use clean towels or manicure mats for each client. • I never use a blade to cut any skin, including calluses. Heavy callus needs to be taken down gently and sometimes over the course of a few services. • I use only quality, professional-grade, legal, and safe products. • I take steps to minimize your expose to odors, vapors, and filing dust in the salon. These steps include using keeping products tightly covered, and taking out only enough product to be used on your service. • I have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on all the products we use. If you have any question about the safety of a product being used in your service ask. • If i used an electric file, i have been trained to use it safely and painlessly.
I take pride in my professionalism: • My license is up-to-date and displayed. • I will evaluate the health of your nails before your service and refer you to a physician if indicated. Be sure to let me know if you have any health conditions — like diabetes — that may affect your service. • I will make recommendations for at-home maintenance of your nails. I encourage you to understand your own role in keeping your nails in healthy and attractive condition. • I regularly take classes in techniques, health and safety, and product knowledge to enhance the quality and safety of your services.
You may be concerned about safe pedicures. Here is what i do to ensure your total safety: • Whirlpool pedicure spas come in different types: pipeless, piped systems, and non-electrical pedicure basins. My salon uses non-eletrical basins. • I have cleaning protocols, required by the state and recommended by the product manufacturer. I have safety procedures that are done after every client, at the end of every day, and once a week. • My pedicure tools are disinfected or disposed of according to the high standards set by the Nail Manufacturers Council (which in many cases, exceed the requirement of the State Board). Any pedicure implements that can’t be disinfected will be disposed of after use on a single client. • Tools and implements that can be safely reused — such as nippers and electric file bits — will be disinfected according to state regulations.
