Make Sure Your Manicurist Doesn't use one of These

Have you ever been to one those nail salons where there are pedicure thrones lined up and clients revolving through the door faster than a fast food restaurant. In strip malls and shopping malls across america there are nail shops everywhere. Ive been to some that are wonderful, and some where I was kind of squeamish about putting my foot in the bowls. If your like me, sometimes things you do for yourself, are last minute. If your leaving on vacation where sandals will be worn, and your feet are full on hammer time, any place will do right? If yourgoing to get a pedicure in a place your unfamiliar with, be informed on what tools should, and should not be used.  If they are using what is called a credo blade, you should pass. It looks like a cheese grater.

like this..

In the past, I've had pedi's in places I didn't really know about, but I never allowed one those to be used. They just always scared me to much.  They were commonly used in the past but now only a pumice, or pumice file should be used, because its the law.   

Some salons still use these. Do you know why these are banned? Because if the skin is nicked by one of these, and you don't have it treated you could get tetanus. A serious bacteria infection commonly referred to as lock jaw.You can die from it left untreated, and its a miserable death. Have you ever had a tetanus shot? Of all the vaccines it hurts the worst. Growing up in the country, my mother was adamant that my sister and I always be current on this vaccine because it often occurs through a foot wound( I loved playing barefoot outside!).  When I was 22 I was cleaning out my garage and cut my hand on a piece of rusty tin. I had to get a tetanus shot the next day. This shot makes your arm so sore for days. It feels like a Mack truck hit your arm. If you ever received a nick from ones of these little bad boys pictured above, you better go get a tetanus ASAP. Make sure your your pedicure provider doesn't use one of these. If they are professional they stay up to date on state regulations of their trade. As a consumer you should stay informed as well.  Laws of the beauty industry change frequently. They often arise out of need. The State Board of Cosmetology had to intervene when several reports from medical providers informed the state they were treating people for  injuries from credo blades from nail salons. Visit the link below to see this law and others that pertain to the beauty industry. 

 http://pr.mo.gov/cosbar-pressrelease.asp

We always recommend finding a reputable salon and sticking with them. Referrals are the best way to find a great service provider.
 We recommend  Maysies Nail Salon at 6056 NW 63rd Terr. KCMO 64151. 816-326-8880. http://www.maysysnailandspa.com/
They are clean, professional, licensed and can do the most incredible artwork I've ever seen on nails! It's always best to let professionals do a professional job.