Nail shops?

i want to got get my nails and toe nails done. I have heard some horror stories about people getting infections. What can i do and look for in salon to make sure it is up to code and doing what they are souposed to do?Nail shops?
If you ask them if they are up to code, of course they will say YES. If they understand what your are saying.





Ask your friends for referrals and call your State OSHA department to see if there are any complaints against the shop.





You will be MUCH better off staying away from a Korean or Vietnamese shop and going to an American owned shop, such as one at a spa or hair salon.Nail shops?
ask the people when you make an appointment if they are up to code. also ask them to make sure their equipment is soaked in rubbing alcohol.
One thing to make sure of is that all the equipment is sterilized. Make sure nothing they use on you has been used on another person.





Make sure they are careful with what they are doing to prevent them from irritating your skin too much. This can create cuts or tears in the skin that would harbor infection. I would recommend you stay away from salons that use ';drills.'; Not because they aren't sanitary, but because more often than not they aren't used properly. I have yet to have one used on me that hasn't resulted in damage to the skin around my nails. (Just my personal opinion.)





Sometimes you just can't prevent it. I've gotten my fingers infected from incredibly clean salons with very careful people. Its all about if you want to take the risk or not.
Make sure that the person is friendly and personal. Make sure that any tools they use are disinfected using a cleaner (It's that blue stuff in a jar). Ask them nicely to be gentle. If you feel any pain, don't be afraid to say anything! Chances are, they don't even know they're hurting you.