Are your Pedicures Safe?

Before you think about getting a Pedicure, there are a few things you need to know about making sure your Pedicure is safe, regardless of what you are paying.  One thing to be cautious of are "Walk In's Welcome" signs. It's one thing to get a hair cut without an appointment, but not a pedicure. State Board requires each Pedicure tub to be scrubbed with a brush and soap, then filled with water and bleach ran throught the jets for 10 minutes before another client, then filled again with clean water. Implements ( tools) MUST be sanitized for 10 minutes before using on a second client and never, EVER can a nail file be re-used under ANY circumstances. How well do you think your tub and inplements are being disinfected when you can walk right in,  and be the next in line without a 10 minute wait in between clients while they clean and disinfect the chair? Do you ever have to wait after someone has left the chair? Not likely. Jet tubs are notorious for giving fungal infections, staph infections and other bacterial infections IF not properly disinfected BETWEEN each client. If you do no see this process taking place before you sit down, leave immediately! Below are a few TIPS for getting a safe Pedicure in those "cheap, convenient" places.


1) Bring in your own cuticle nippers, clippers and files and ask that those be used.

2) Never ever shave your legs the day of a Pedicure. Open skin can introduce bacteria and infection as well as irritation to many soaps and lotions.

3) Ask to have the technician leave the jets OFF, so the dirty water trapped in the jets from the person before you, does not go rushing into your water.

4) Having your operator keep your pesonal files in your own personal baggie for you to use each time you come in, is not safe or legal. Usually this only applies with acrylics. Dirty files regardless of whether or not they are yours, sit and grow bacteria.

Remember it is your health and money. Don't be afraid to walk out or ask for safe service if needed. You owe it to your health!