5.Do Bring Your Own Tools
You can take your own tools to a nail salon, even if you feel self-conscious. Germs can linger on salon tools that aren’t cleaned, like emery boards. If you choose to use the salon’s tools, they should be heat sterilized, soaked in clear antibacterial solution, or come prepackaged. Ask for a new tool if one falls on the floor during your appointment. You don’t want to leave the salon with a skin or nail infection.
6.Do Trim Toenails Right
In between pedicures, cut your toenails straight across to trim them. This helps prevent ingrown toenails and keeps them strong. Filing your nails slightly so they’re rounded in the center is fine. Before you polish your nails, gently clean underneath them with a manicure stick. If you have diabetes, your health care provider will do regular foot exams and teach you how to care for your feet.
