7 Signs You Should Walk Out of a Nail Salon ASAP
“A lot of salons unfortunately use cheap, disposable coarse nail files (180 grit) for their filing/shaping of nails,” says Julie Kandalec, creative director at Paintbox, a New York City-based salon that specializes in wearable nail art. “Steer clear of anything coarse for filing, as those files tear up the nails.” Bring your own file, just in case. If you can’t find a paper file of 220 grit or higher, she recommends opting for glass or crystal files. “They file the free edge of the nail plate so the nail won’t fray.”
2-They File the Incorrect Way
Using the right file but the wrong technique can also be dangerous. “Be sure your manicurist avoids filing in both directions," says Kandalec. "They should file nails in one direction, from corner to center.”
Using the right file but the wrong technique can also be dangerous. “Be sure your manicurist avoids filing in both directions," says Kandalec. "They should file nails in one direction, from corner to center.”
3-They Use Harsh Polish Removers
A lot of salons use pure acetone since it's cheap to buy in bulk—but you'll want to avoid this. "Pure acetone is far too drying on nails, not to mention it can turn skin a chalky white,” says Kandalec. She recommends asking if the salon has an alternative that’s not 100 percent acetone—or better yet, bring your own.
A lot of salons use pure acetone since it's cheap to buy in bulk—but you'll want to avoid this. "Pure acetone is far too drying on nails, not to mention it can turn skin a chalky white,” says Kandalec. She recommends asking if the salon has an alternative that’s not 100 percent acetone—or better yet, bring your own.
4-They Remove Gel Manicures Incorrectly
“Run for the hills if they take out a credit or metro card to pry or peel the gel off,” says Kandalec. “You want to ensure the salon does proper gel removal. I always say your nails are jewels, not tools, so you want to treat them with TLC.” The proper removal includes filing the surface with a coarse file, applying cuticle oil to prevent drying the beds out, saturating a cotton ball in remover (a mixture of three-quarters acetone and one-quarter non-acetone) and placing it on top of the nail. Then, they should place a piece of aluminum foil around the nail and cotton ball. After 15 minutes, the technician should remove the foil and cotton ball, taking off the gel with a wood orange stick. The polish should be soft enough that she/he doesn’t have to scrape. It should just slide off.
“Run for the hills if they take out a credit or metro card to pry or peel the gel off,” says Kandalec. “You want to ensure the salon does proper gel removal. I always say your nails are jewels, not tools, so you want to treat them with TLC.” The proper removal includes filing the surface with a coarse file, applying cuticle oil to prevent drying the beds out, saturating a cotton ball in remover (a mixture of three-quarters acetone and one-quarter non-acetone) and placing it on top of the nail. Then, they should place a piece of aluminum foil around the nail and cotton ball. After 15 minutes, the technician should remove the foil and cotton ball, taking off the gel with a wood orange stick. The polish should be soft enough that she/he doesn’t have to scrape. It should just slide off.
5-They Don't Really Sterilize Their Tools
More often than not, you'll seen salons place their tools in a UV sterilizer machine after use. Kandalec describes it as a faux toaster oven with a blue light. “It’s almost a heater—no real sterilization takes place," she says. "Oftentimes, this machine can be for show, giving the illusion of cleanliness and providing peace of mind to customers.” She recommends clients make sure technicians do a Barbicide disinfectant soak of tools first and then use the sterilizer machine afterward. “[Also,] there needs to be enough room around said tools for air circulation to properly flow and do its job in a dry heat sterilizer,” she says. If tools are piled in, they’re not getting the proper cleaning.
More often than not, you'll seen salons place their tools in a UV sterilizer machine after use. Kandalec describes it as a faux toaster oven with a blue light. “It’s almost a heater—no real sterilization takes place," she says. "Oftentimes, this machine can be for show, giving the illusion of cleanliness and providing peace of mind to customers.” She recommends clients make sure technicians do a Barbicide disinfectant soak of tools first and then use the sterilizer machine afterward. “[Also,] there needs to be enough room around said tools for air circulation to properly flow and do its job in a dry heat sterilizer,” she says. If tools are piled in, they’re not getting the proper cleaning.
6-They Aren't Licensed
The easiest way to detect these dangers before any damage is done is to find out your technician’s background. “There is a lot of unlicensed activity going on, and the public has no clue,” says Jessica R. Taylor, a licensed senior instructor at the Honolulu Nail Academy. “What that means is there are so-called nail techs working on the public, and they don't know proper sanitation and disinfection practices or don’t perform them at all. I’ve seen an increase in fungal infections, warts, bacterial infections, and damaged natural nails that have permanent separation from the [nail] bed.” If you don’t see a license displayed clearly in the salon, that’s your first sign to walk out.
The easiest way to detect these dangers before any damage is done is to find out your technician’s background. “There is a lot of unlicensed activity going on, and the public has no clue,” says Jessica R. Taylor, a licensed senior instructor at the Honolulu Nail Academy. “What that means is there are so-called nail techs working on the public, and they don't know proper sanitation and disinfection practices or don’t perform them at all. I’ve seen an increase in fungal infections, warts, bacterial infections, and damaged natural nails that have permanent separation from the [nail] bed.” If you don’t see a license displayed clearly in the salon, that’s your first sign to walk out.
Bottom line: Trust your gut. “If you’re questioning the cleanliness of a facility, I would rethink going to that facility,” says Kandalec.
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7 Signs You Should Walk Out of a Nail Salon ASAP
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