pedicure safety

Texas Woman’s Death Linked to a Pedicure

State inspectors are investigating a Ft. Worth, Texas, salon where a 46-year-old paraplegic woman allegedly contracted a staph infection that led to her death.

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Play It Safe, Protect Yourself

Big news incidents are unusual but as a salon professional you need to do your part to calm clients and show them client safety is foremost in your salon.

California Nail Salon Legislation Goes to Governor

After passing both houses of the state legislature with strong bipartisan support, California Assembly bill 1263, which would have established minimum safety standards for pedicure equipment -- was vetoed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

California Bill Aims to Make Salons Safer

California Assembly Speaker pro tem Leland Yee introduced legislation that would establish minimum safety standards for pedicure equipment and ensure that salons have procedures to ensure proper, safer, and sanitary operation of pedicure spa equipment. T

Infectious Bacteria Continues to Whirl in Salon Footbaths

More than 130 people in the San Jose, Calif., area have reported bacterial infections after receiving pedicures at several salons. Of those people, 19 have been confirmed to have a bacterial infection.

Pedicure Bath Concerns Continue to Vex Industry

More than 130 people in the San Jose, Calif., area have reported bacterial infections after receiving pedicures at several salons.

Bacterial Infections Continue to Plague Pedicure Clients

Several San Jose, Calif.-area nail salons are currently under investigation after more than 50 people were affected by a bacterial infection after receiving pedicures.

Will Pipes Become Obsolete?

As pipe-free pedicure systems gain popularity within the industry, and concerns over sanitation and salon safety preoccupy the minds of clients and nail techs, it forces the question: Are pipe-free systems a better option?

Let’s Keep the Watsonville Story Alive

It doesn't show our industry in the best light, but it keeps us on our toes.

Foot Spa Horror Story: Don't Let It Happen to You

NAILS shows you how to keep your pedicure spa clean and protect your clients. By following a few simple steps and using inexpensive cleaning products, you can protect the health of your clients and your business against bacterial infections.

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