Pedicures Should Pamper AND Protect Your Piggies by Heidi Bell Gease
Warmer spring weather has many of us breaking out the flip
And getting a pedicure from a person who hasn’t been trained to
flops and planning for pedicures. But before you book an
use proper techniques and clean tools can leave you with more
appointment to beautify your toes, there are some things you
than a tacky paint job. It can also result in infections and foot
should know.
fungus.
For starters, pedicures should only be performed by licensed
“Services should not hurt, injure or put you at risk of infection,”
professionals (cosmetologists or nail technicians) in a licensed
said Kate Boyd, the Commission’s executive director. “If you are
salon, according to the South Dakota Cosmetology Commission.
not comfortable with what you see in a salon, the best thing to
Licensed professionals must complete education hours, pass
do is leave.”
exams and pay an annual licensing fee. State cosmetology law sets health and safety standards to keep
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