| Every job comes with its pros and cons and being a | | | | hands soft and also clean.o Some smells and scents |
| nail technician has its down side. Sitting behind your | | | | can cause asthma and other respiratory diseases. So |
| nail table you don't realize the harm you can to your | | | | close the lids of creams, astringents, acrylic solutions |
| body. A nail technician has to observe the highest | | | | after use.o Always wear goggles and a face mask |
| standards of safety to make sure avoid infection and | | | | during a manicure.o Clean the equipment well and try |
| fungal infections. | | | | using disposable equipment wherever possible. Always |
| Here are a few things to keep mind for all nail | | | | rinse the equipment in cold water before using them. |
| technicians.o Wearing gloves is extremely important. | | | | Be sure wash the equipment in warm to lukewarm |
| Choose good quality gloves preferably ones that are | | | | water paying attention to every part of the |
| disposable and lined with cotton for comfort. You can | | | | equipment. If the equipment cannot be exposed to |
| opt for nitrile gloves than the latex ones they are | | | | water always wipe with a strong disinfectant that |
| said to cause lesser allergic actions.o Wash your | | | | has alcohol in it.o Store equipment in a clean place |
| hands with a strong disinfectant between clients and | | | | where it is not exposed to too much dust.o Be |
| wipe them dry.o Try not to touch the nail products | | | | aware of your posture while at work. Wear |
| directly. Products like nail varnishes and nail paint | | | | comfortable clothes and footwear. Exercise your |
| removers contain solvents that can be harmful in the | | | | shoulders and use a chair and offers good back and |
| long run.o If you do touch the nail polishes and | | | | neck support.o For added opt for a good nail table. A |
| removers directly wash your hands with a Ph neutral | | | | vented nail table is highly recommended especially if |
| soap. It will help in minimizing the harmful effects on | | | | you are working with acrylic nails. They help with |
| the skin.o Moisturize your hands with a good cream | | | | overall hygiene and also take care of the nail |
| preferably one that has glycerine will help to keep | | | | technicians' health. |