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Summer foot care and pedicures, can you name a more iconic duo? Showing off a sleek pedi is one of the best ways to enjoy the warm months. But safe pedicures differ greatly from your run-of-the-mill pedicure and it’s important to be on the lookout for the safest way of avoiding pedicure infections. We’ve got 3 safe pedicure tips you should follow before you hit the salon!
Only visit nail salons that demonstrate good practices. Be on the lookout for:
Another good tip is visiting your nail salon when they first open in the morning, when everything is cleanest!
Foot clinics are where you can get a medical pedicure, which tends to be safer than a cosmetic pedicure.
Appointments don’t happen in communal areas, unlike salons, so you’re already in a safer environment with less people spreading contagious fungal infections. And although you’ll be skipping the polish (you can always apply it yourself afterwards!), you’ll be enjoying so much more than you can get from many salons. This includes:
Learn more about what happens during a medical pedicure and the differences between a cosmetic vs. a medical pedicure.
Nail technicians in salons use many tools, but you should kindly request they skip some of them. One of these is the foot rasp or “grater” they use to scrape the bottom of the feet. It can be overly abrasive and damage the skin, leading to irritation and cuts. Strong skin is a barrier for contaminants, and damaged skin welcomes dirt and infections.
To protect your feet even more, you can skip tools that don’t appear to be properly sanitized or cleaned between uses, or avoid tools with visible signs of wear and tear.
After getting your pedicure, it’s up to you to keep on top of proper foot care! Here’s what to do:
Summer foot care and pedicures – can you name a more iconic duo? Showing off a sleek pedi is one of the best ways to enjoy the warm months. But safe pedicures differ greatly from your run-of-the-mill cosmetic pedicure, so it’s important to be on the lookout for the safest way of avoiding pedicure infections. We’ve got 3 pedicure safety tips you should follow before you hit the salon!
Only visit nail salons that demonstrate good practices. Be on the lookout for:
Another good tip is visiting your nail salon when they first open in the morning, when everything is cleanest!
Foot clinics are where you can get a medical pedicure, which tends to be safer than a cosmetic pedicure.
Appointments don’t happen in communal areas, unlike salons, so you’re already in a safer environment with less people spreading contagious fungal infections. And although you’ll be skipping the polish (you can always apply it yourself afterwards!) and foot bath (again, you can do this at home – foot baths at nail salons are not hygienic, especially if the bath has jets), you’ll be enjoying so much more than you can get from many salons. This includes:
Learn more about what happens during a medical pedicure and the differences between a cosmetic vs. a medical pedicure.
Nail technicians in salons use many tools, but you should kindly request they skip some of them. One of these is the foot rasp or “grater” they use to scrape the bottom of the feet. It can be overly abrasive and damage the skin, leading to irritation and cuts. Strong skin is a barrier for contaminants, and damaged skin welcomes dirt and infections.
To protect your feet even more, you can skip tools that don’t appear to be properly sanitized or cleaned between uses, or avoid tools with visible signs of wear and tear.
After getting your pedicure, it’s up to you to keep on top of proper foot care! Here’s what to do:
Not only do we offer medical pedicures, but we can treat various conditions like fungal toenails, ingrown toenails, and more! Call us at (416) 769-3338 or book an appointment here!
