There are plenty of ways to care for your nails (basically, clean them and re-apply them), but sometimes all it takes is the red carpet and a fresh application to know that the nail salon we have heard horror stories about to share with you tips on finding out whether the salon you’re going to is hygienic or not. We’ve got six major things to look out for before walking out of the nail salon — and if your visits don’t have these things on the list, then this should be your last one.
From cuticle oil to nail polish remover, red flags include things like dirt, dust, or oil on the products you receive, strong smells, and loads of filler. Here are the biggest no-nos to look out for:
1. Dirt and Urine
Did you clean your manicure and cuticle peel down to the bare essentials before walking out the door? If you didn’t, look for weird soil and bacteria on your manicure or cuticle dressings. The same goes for the manicure debris (e.g., nail polish remover bottle plastic, discarded nail polish), and leftover nail polish remover.
If your manicure cleaner consists of cleaning solution without its emulsifier, which is essential to stopping bacteria from growing, then you might just be looking at gross wasp nests on your cuticles or varicose veins on your nails. More often than not, hygienic treatment is possible, but it’s just not always the case. So keep a 100 percent pure vegetable or flower extract hand sanitizer at hand and remove any harmful bacteria before putting your nail polish on.
2. Unscheduled manicures and pedicures
Not every nail salon owner is hygienic, which means that if your nail technician is performing unplanned services on your nails, that usually means he or she isn’t careful with keeping the facilities clean. This doesn’t necessarily mean that unplanned nip-sips will make you sick, but it does mean that if your manicurist doesn’t have a two-step method of cleaning, which includes lather and a wipe down, it might be cause for concern. Unscheduled massages are also risky because these will often involve putting medications on your body, such as antibiotics.
3. Cutting your nails too short
Chances are, you can’t taste the chemistry of having your nail clipped, so your cuticles might be looking a little raw. Err on the side of caution and have your hands oiled up before you go. Leaving oils on your skin is a quick way to detect any lactic acid, which is a sign of infection. If you don’t use an oil, you might just get those nasty red pockets on your cuticles.
4. Oil on your fingers
This is one thing that’s very easy to spot, so you might as well take note of it, whether or not you’re alarmed by its presence. It’s a surefire way to get a high grade of bacteria and if you apply nail polish remover or oils of the same color, then you’re probably getting the same amount of product on your hands, too.
5. Exposed nails
If your nails are visible, you might be due for some trimming because you’re not just going to clean out all of that gross off-white polish off of your fingers and try to match it to your base coat. There’s a good chance that the polish you’re applying won’t match at all and that the back of your nail isn’t properly cared for, which could just leave a red tint on your nails and a dead giveaway for an infection.
6. Hygiene of past customers
It’s no wonder that this category is constantly on the rise. Keep an eye out for cleaner technicians, homemade disposable nail polish remover, and old customers who have questionable hygiene habits. If you catch these things as soon as you enter the salon, you’re golden. But if not, keep some deodorant and water on hand in case you get sprayed with products (and then clean your hands afterward).
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