Precautions Point to Safe Nail Extensions

Manicures and nail jobs are a great way to boost self-esteem if we are not content with what nature gave us. There are products and skilled stylists available today who let us fix a little thing that is frequently involved in first impressions -- our hands and nails.

 

I'm not sure how I feel about the BIG nails that are popular and costly, but if they make the wearer feel pretty, that is not my problem. I recently saw a professional woman who has her nails done, but in a very natural and classy length with no special art. She can feel much more confident in her appearance and enjoy the technology that permits her to.

 

Some products used in making nail extensions and fills can be irritating to some users. But, your nail professional should have access to more than one source for products and can solve some of these problems.  Cosmetics developers are constantly working on formulas and procedures that help avoid irritation.

 

 Often the irritating experience isn't totally connected to the  used, but to the salon. Or the client's habits.   We are experiencing an outbreak of dangerous staph infections that can be avoided with easy and reasonable precautions of simple, but dedicated cleanliness. 

 

Always choose a clean salon that has a cleaner place for you to have your nails done.  The nail technician should not only have a clean environment for you to visit, but should make sure that your hands and nails are appropriately cleaned before beginning the process.  A reputable salon will not put nail extensions on hands that have open sores, irritated or infected cuticles or any other potential pathogenic or bacterial conditions that can lead to problems in the future and hinder your enjoyment of your <i>nail job</i>.

 

A serious bacteria with a big name, <i> Pseudomonas aeruginosa </i>, haunts people who have long nails or nail extensions because they don't use the necessary methods to wash their hands and remove the typical bacterial and other <i>dirt</i> or microbes that can easily get into any little dark, damp areas and be ready to spread. The problem can be spread from the hands with the long nails to other people.  The nails, if done with extensions, are susceptible to the bacterial infection if the materials aren't applied properly so that the artificial nail material lifts to let the bacteria slip under and have a great place to grow and cause pain, suffering and a bad experience with nail extensions.

 

So, now you're thinking, this writer doesn't approve of nail extensions and my nails are terrible! What should you do? 

•  Shop salons to find those that are clean and acknowledge the need for cleanliness

•  Choose one or two to meet the technician who will work on your nails.  When you have someone you trust, you will no doubt be building a long term relationship.  You are justified in taking a little time.

•  If you have any issues with your hands, such as irritated or infected cuticles, cuts or eczema outbreaks, consider postponing the first session for your nails.  Ask your technician about information of eczema reaction to the products used.   Spend some time overcoming infections or allowing cuts to proceed toward healing before getting the beautiful set of nails.  You have made an effort to find a salon where you won't pick up pathogens.  Don't expose your body to some that are already on your body.

• Commit to extreme handwashing habits.  Ask your technician what you can do to be sure you get the nails clean but cause the least amount of damage or wear and tear to your nails and manicure.  The technician may have some excellent products to recommend that you are not acquainted with.

 Now, with precautions and information in place, enjoy your pretty nails.   Your technician may suggest you try a pretty pedicure as well.  Go for it! 

 

 

Wishing you 20 pretty nails -- fingers and toes.