Hairy Legs Make for a Safe Pedicure
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I know it is a horrifying concept to stomach – going in for a pedicure at your local salon with your leg hair grown out for several days. Oh, the shame. However, it’s an age-old fact that a fresh save can make for a dangerous pedicure.
Well, duh!
CNN would have you think this is news, timely news in fact. Of course, in the age of cable and internet news networks, the sheer volume of “news” it takes to satisfy the hunger of the viewing public is overwhelming to even the most seasoned journalist. So, you’ll often see recycled bit of facts posing as hot news stories.
Anyway, I thought that I would jump on the old bandwagon and remind my readers why hairy legs make for the best pedicures. Basically, you do not want any cuts or scrapes on the skin that you are putting into the tub water when getting a pedicure. Even the smallest abrasion is adding to the risk that you can pick up a nasty infection.
You have no idea who is putting their feet in those tubs before you. Why do you think the pedicure folks wear latex gloves? They know better.
Of course, it is the responsibility of the salon to wash out the tubs with disinfectant between pedicures and let the tub rest for at least 10 minutes between customers. They should also be using a hospital grade sanitizer for their tools.
Tell me, though, when in the last time you actually saw any of that being done? I have quit my patronage to more than a few nail salons over the years due to what I consider to be unsanitary conditions. A pedicurist should never just take their tools out of their cart to use them on you. If they are doing it right, they will prove their worth by getting up and removing the tool from the sanitizer right before using it.
To avoid fungal infections, MRSA, and other nasty outbreaks, make sure you go prepared for your next pedicure. Look to make sure you don’t have cut, scrapes, sores, or bug bites. Wait a few days after shaving or having laser hair removal. It’s the ugly truth.
I totally agree with the statement you had made regarding the fact that how many times have you seen your nail tech actually went through the process of cleaning and disinfecting the spa unit BEFORE you put your feet into it? There is a company out there called AmeriSpa that has an awesome approach to this: the chair they have with Bio-Smart automatically cleans and disinfects after each customer, and it notifies you, the customer, if the process has been done via a red or a green light, now how simple and elegant is that? I think this technology should be used in all salons that do nails, and I would not go to one that does not have it and uses it after each client!
Also, here’s the website from the EPA and CDC on how to prevent pedicure infections:
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/footspa_disinfection.htm
Cheers to all!
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I ask for disposable liners in the buckets - that way I know it’s clean. I also bring my own tools Sole Savior Pedicure Kit
- I’m a big fan! I’m probably their best sales person - lol. The kit was developed by a doctor. They recommend soaking all your own tools in 70% isopropyl alcohol for 20 minutes.