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Nail Salon Equipment - General Nail Salon Equipment Information - NAILISTY

Nail salon equipment are generally used by many nail salons, spas, beauty parlors, and are also used in places that offer manicures and pedicures. They range from very basic, cost-friendly equipment to extremely expensive high end ones that include the latest features. It is in a salon owner who is just starting out or likes simplicity to buy used equipment.

When buying used equipment it can give buyers great savings but they should also make sure that all the features such as adjustment mechanisms and electrical parts are in perfect working order. The most common pieces of nail salon equipment are manicure tables, nail dryers, and a padded seat with a foot spa that are usually used with a technicians stool.

Manicure System Features, Prices and Information

A manicure table looks almost like a common desk and it provides the nail technician with a solid surface area to work on the customers nails. The most basic of manicure tables come with a storage area, swivel casters and hand rests that are padded for the clients comfort.

The most advanced of tables come with vents, polish racks and also include electrical outlets. For durability and to make cleaning easier, they are usually made of a wood laminate. The price depends on retailer, features and what the table is made of; this price can vary from between $100 to $1000. Nail dryers are also used in conjunction with the manicure table to allow the client to dry their fingers after their manicure.

Pedicure System Features, Prices and Information

Padded seats with foot spas are usually used to give the clients pedicures. It is commonly seen in nail salons that offer pedicure services. Pedicure chairs are designed for the clients comfort while the nail technician gives them their pedicure. Pedicure chairs are often padded and come with a back massager built in. They are attached to foot spas where the client can soak their feet before getting their pedicure.

For the clients' relaxation, these foot spas often include jets that provide foot and lower leg massages. A low stool for the technician is also used in conjunction with the pedicure system. They are often easily adjustable so that the technician can face the client at an appropriate level for nail treatment. The price of a new pedicure system usually ranges from $3000 to $4000, although used systems can be found at lower prices.

General Information on Other Nail Salon Supplies

Other supplies often used in nail salons include nail polish, soaking solution, nail files, lotions, cuticle pushers, tweezers, cuticle softener, abrasives, pumice sponges or stones, acrylic nails and nail buffers. Nail salons usually also use toe and finger separators to make easier for the client to keep from ruining their manicure or pedicure. These can all be found in reasonable prices and are usually sold in kits. With these supplies it is more important to use new rather then used supplies as it could cause the client to have an infection.

Nail Salon Air - 5 Harmful Chemicals Found in Nail Salon Air - NAILISTY

Nail salons produce beautiful nails and toenails but the products used to produce these works of art can also produce harmful air. This is because many of the products used for manicures and pedicures contain volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) that evaporate into the air.

When these chemicals are inhaled, absorbed or ingested, the body depends on the liver to get rid of them. A liver that is constantly being bombarded with chemicals that it needs to remove becomes overtaxed, which opens the door to other health issues.
So knowing which products contain which chemicals is crucial. Here are five harmful chemicals found in nail salon air and the products that contain them.

Acetone--This chemical is found in products that remove nail polish and fingernail glue. It is excellent at dissolving polishes and glues but is hard on skin and nails because it removes moisture.
Inhaling large amounts of it can cause symptoms such as dizziness, headaches and even coma. Laboratory tests on animals have shown that it causes birth defects.

Benzoyl Peroxide--The powder form of this chemical is often added to artificial nails. Because of the peroxide it is a bleaching agent and can discolor clothing and hair quickly. Long periods of exposure to this chemical can cause irritation to the respiratory system as well as to eyes and skin, often in the form of a rash.

Butyl Acetate--This is one of the main ingredients used in making nail polish. It is clear in and color and smells fruity. Long term inhalation can cause symptoms such as headaches, watering or burning eyes, dry throat, and dizziness. Contact can cause skin irritation that usually presents as a rash.

Butyl Methacrylate--This chemical is used in the manufacturing of artificial fingernail products. Sanding of these artificial nails can produce dust that causes redness, itchiness, and generally irritates the eyes, nose, and throat. Symptoms include watering of the eyes--the body's way of trying to get rid of the irritants. These airborne particles can cause an asthma attack for those who are already asthmatic.

Acetonitrile--Many removers that are used to remove artificial nails are almost 100 percent Acetonitrile. This is chemical that has high toxicity and has been shown to cause serious defects in developing animals. The absorption rate through human skin is very fast, and it is suggested that you opt for other products that do not contain this ingredient.

The scary common denominator for all of these chemicals is that many are harmful and cause symptoms in many people even if they are exposed for only a short period of time.

Choosing greener products and using a nail salon air purifier that can constantly remove these chemicals is a proactive and healthy way to make sure the air in your salon is as beautiful as the nails your salon produces.

Safety at the Nail Salon - NAILISTY

Receiving a manicure or pedicure can subject a person to a vast array of germs and diseases, putting you at risk for serious health problems. Who knew that nail salons were so dangerous?
When you think about the number of germs and diseases that customers bring through the salon door everyday, you then understand the chances you are taking every time you get a manicure or pedicure.
By following these rules, you can learn how to avoid germs and infections while visiting a nail salon.

Do not trim your cuticles. No matter how pudgy your cuticles are, do not get them removed at the nail salon. In reality, they do have an important job, they protect your nail from infection and bacteria.
You are risk of a serious infection if you have this piece of germ-fighting skin removed during your manicure. Stay safe in the nail salon, cuticles can only be pushed back.

Remain alert. Always be familiar with the type of nail treatment you are having done at the salon as this is part of maintaining your health.
Firstly, pedicures and manicures should not be painful at all. You need to ask the person giving you the manicure to stop if you have any stinging, and increasing pain or any other feeling that causes you to be concerned.

It's is always better to think preventative rather than reactive. You should not allow the nail salon to use any sharp objects on your hands or feet. Doing this will make the area open to infection. Razors, Credo blades, or callus files are instruments that may make your skin vulnerable to disease and infection in the nail salon.

Your own tools. Many of the common health hazards of a nail salon come from the tools of the trade. Inadequate sanitization of items may trigger worrisome health complications for clients. To avoid potential health hazards, make sure your nail salon cleans and sterilizes their tools after each use. If in doubt, you can ensure good hygiene at the pedicurist's by providing your own set of grooming gear at your appointment. Knowing that stray germs will be unable to be get into your body will allow you to relax.

Trusted salons are the best choice. When picking a nail salon, use your gut instinct. Don't even risk it if the salon doesn't feel right. If upon arrival you see an excess of dust or an unsanitary work station you should choose somewhere else. For the sake of safety you should choose a cleaner and more hygienic salon.

When you approach a nail salon about service, they should have a license from the state in plain view so you can be sure they are qualified to assist you. Keep your eyes open at the nail salon in order to avoid any thing that may have an adverse effect on your health.

How to Find a Good Nail Salon - NAILISTY

If you really want to find the most amazing nail salon for yourself then the first and the foremost thing is, try to do plenty of homework for it. By gathering useful information from people around you, by visiting top class salons of your area and by reading nail salon reviews and rating on internet, you can really get good high chance of finding a nice and a reputable beauty shop for yourself.

Not every salon provides you top quality services at affordable rates therefore; a well structured research will only help you to find out quality nail salon that provides top notch quality services to their customers.
One of the best ways to find out the most solid beauty nail shop is, to ask about it with your close friends and relatives.

Of course, they will provide you the most authentic information about the area businesses of your city. Try to observe the nails of people around you. Whenever you see someone with pretty good and healthy nails, ask her that where she has have these nails done? You can take a close look on to the nails of your college mates, co-workers and nails of your friends as well. This will help you a lot to get an idea about nice and decent nail salons of your area.

Another way of finding a nice beauty nail shop is from telephone directory. You can collect contact numbers of all big and famous beauty salons of your area and you can then research on the reputation of these beauty shops by reading the nail salon reviews and rating of their businesses in your local area. You can also get plenty of useful information in blogs and in forums as well.

Many people like to collect information about the nail salon reviews and rating on internet. They do so because it is easy to collect useful information about any topic on internet. You just hast to type a specific keyword and you get a lot of information on your monitor screen.

You can get to know about the reputation of a specific nail beauty salon by reading comments of the readers as well. The more you are aware about the reputation of a specific beauty salon, the more you have chances to find the best beauty salon for your nails.

When having a nail treatment in a specific salon, keep your eyes open and check out the level of cleanliness there. Make sure that every instrument is neat and clean and the staff is using the instrument in best proper way.

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