Whether you live in a big city or small town, you'll probably find no shortage of nail salons. But before you treat yourself to a manicure or pedicure, find out if health and sanitation guidelines are being met.

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Dirty instruments and poor sanitation at some nail salons can put women at risk for diseases such as athlete's foot and hepatitis B and C.

St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center in Wisconsin, USA, advises taking these precautions:

• Make sure your salon has an up-to-date operating license.
• Don't shave your legs the night before or the day of a salon footbath. Scrapes and nicks can make you more susceptible to infection.
• Check that nail instruments are properly sanitised. Heat sterilisation is best. Even better: Bring your own nail tools.
• Wash your hands before a manicure and ask your manicurist to do the same.
• Insist on fresh soapy water for hand or foot soaking.
• Ask the manicurist to push back cuticles instead of cutting them.

- (HealthDayNews)
 

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