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3. Ask the Pedicurist Questions
At your first visit or over the phone before you go, ask the pedicurist or nail salon the following questions:
Is the pedicurist licensed?
They should be. And you should be able to see the license prominently displayed.
Are the pedicurist's instruments disposable?
If not, ask how they clean the instruments. The best way to kill germs is by cleaning the instruments in a sterilization machine called an autoclave. Soaking instruments in a disinfectant solution is not as good, but can be effective if a hospital grade disinfectant is used and the solution is changed regularly.
How does the salon clean the footbath (and is it cleaned after every customer)?
Footbaths can breed germs. If the customer who last used it had an infected sore on their foot, you'll want to be sure the salon disinfected it properly.
4. Pay Attention to Salon Cleanliness
The salon should be clean with no dirt, debris, or hair or nail clippings on the floor or counters. And it should be organized, with bottles clearly labeled and instruments put away in drawers or containers. If this is not the case, the salon probably isn't taking the time to properly disinfect footbaths or instruments.