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Care and hygiene

How do you assess hygiene in manicure and pedicure?

The basic hygiene and safety signs you can observe when choosing a salon.

Short answer: The soundest approach is to choose the treatment based on your personal needs and the current condition of your hair or skin, then follow the before and after instructions consistently.

Tool handling

Metal tools should go through a cleaning, packaging and sterilisation process.

Single-use items

Single-use items such as files, buffers and toe separators should be opened fresh for each client.

Work area

Tables, chairs, basins and contact surfaces should be cleaned after every client.

When not to proceed

If there is bleeding, an open wound, suspected infection or marked sensitivity, the treatment should be postponed and referred to a healthcare professional where needed.

When is a professional assessment needed?

If there is an active infection, an open wound, marked sensitivity, a history of allergy, medication use or an unexpected reaction, consult a healthcare professional before any cosmetic treatment. This content is for general information and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pedicure how often should you have one?

Frequency depends on personal needs and your nail and skin type; there is no single standard interval.

Are sterilisation and disinfection the same?

No. Disinfection reduces the microbial load; sterilisation aims to eliminate all living microbial forms using an appropriate method.

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