4. Never cut your cuticles. Push them back instead. “Keep in mind that cutting cuticles is only necessary when there is excessive dry skin on and around the nail bed,” Dr. Trench-Simmons says. “You’re safe to get your cuticles cut if your nail technician has sanitized the nippers properly before using them on you. If they have been sanitized using the methods recommended, the nippers will be clean and will not spread bacteria as the technician clips your cuticles and takes care not to pierce the skin.”
Here’s another tip: Never shave your legs before a pedicure – it only makes you more susceptible to infection.
5. Open your eyes. A little observation and common sense go a long way. “How the staff maintains the surroundings and interior are a reflection of how well they clean, disinfect and sanitize the areas of the business with which you come in direct contact,” Dr. Trench-Simmons says. So, in other words, if the floor, restroom or anything else is absolutely filthy, find another salon.