Health Precautions For Nail Technicians

Every job comes with its pros and cons and being a nail technician has its down side. Sitting behind your nail table you don’t realize the harm you can to your body. A nail technician has to observe the highest standards of safety to make sure avoid infection and fungal infections.

Here are a few things to keep mind for all nail technicians.

o Wearing gloves is extremely important. Choose good quality gloves preferably ones that are disposable and lined with cotton for comfort. You can opt for nitrile gloves than the latex ones they are said to cause lesser allergic actions.

o Wash your hands with a strong disinfectant between clients and wipe them dry.

o Try not to touch the nail products directly. Products like nail varnishes and nail paint removers contain solvents that can be harmful in the long run.

o If you do touch the nail polishes and removers directly wash your hands with a Ph neutral soap. It will help in minimizing the harmful effects on the skin.

o Moisturize your hands with a good cream preferably one that has glycerine will help to keep hands soft and also clean.

o Some smells and scents can cause asthma and other respiratory diseases. So close the lids of creams, astringents, acrylic solutions after use.

o Always wear goggles and a face mask during a manicure.

o Clean the equipment well and try using disposable equipment wherever possible. Always rinse the equipment in cold water before using them. Be sure wash the equipment in warm to lukewarm water paying attention to every part of the equipment. If the equipment cannot be exposed to water always wipe with a strong disinfectant that has alcohol in it.

o Store equipment in a clean place where it is not exposed to too much dust.

o Be aware of your posture while at work. Wear comfortable clothes and footwear. Exercise your shoulders and use a chair and offers good back and neck support.

o For added opt for a good nail table. A vented nail table is highly recommended especially if you are working with acrylic nails. They help with overall hygiene and also take care of the nail technicians’ health.