Pack your bags and go: 5 less obvious signs of a bad nail salon

For many of us, manicures and pedicures are a way to relax and have fun. We usually know where to go to make sure everything goes according to plan, but what if your master is on vacation or you’ve moved?

Sometimes you have to look for a temporary replacement, sometimes permanent, but whatever the case we are talking about, it is to this that, in addition to compliance with the rules of hygiene and sterilization of instruments, you should pay attention.

Thank you, Network – now you can find reviews of even a small shoe repair shop, let alone beauty salons. However, it is also very easy to fake them, so don’t be fooled by the recklessly high rating – watch what people who give low ratings to the institution write. If everyone complains about the same thing, then, most likely, the employees of the salon “deserved” “five”, giving a small discount for positive feedback even before the start of work.

Scissors, wire cutters and other metal tools can be sterilized with dry heat, but some items can only be discarded: nail files, polishers, finger separators, replacement files for a foot rasp, pedicure caps. Manicurist Molly Roma advises to pay attention to how the masters treat these accessories – if they are immediately sent to the trash, then everything is in order, but if they are simply put aside, this is a reason for beware.

Removing gel polish is a time-consuming procedure, and therefore, in an effort to save time, some experts ask customers to get rid of the “alien” coating in advance. A professional will never suggest this – he knows that you, without the necessary experience, can damage your nails.

Going to the salon is valuable not only for the result, but also for the process. You should not be ordered – for example, to be told to hurry up in choosing a varnish. The manicure should help you if you are confused and not require you to make a decision in a minute. And you definitely should not be forced to do anything – for example, a gel instead of the usual varnish.

It is possible that you really missed the “planned” trip to the salon in vain or the last time you saw the wrong specialist. We’ll remind you again: you should enjoy a manicure, and comments like “you threw your nails” or “who did you such a horrible thing” certainly don’t help. A professional knows how important comfort is for clients, and therefore he will limit himself to questions that will help him in his work – for example, he will clarify: “Did you like the previous manicure?”

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