Reusable instruments
Ask how the instruments for your service are cleaned and processed between clients, and how ready-to-use tools are stored. A photograph of equipment does not explain its operation.
Before Your Visit
Tool hygiene and preparation: what to know
Clear questions about tools, products, and comfort help you make an informed appointment choice.
Clean Luxury
Every premium result begins before the color.
Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization are not interchangeable terms. Ask the studio to explain the preparation of the specific tools used in your appointment. For personal health concerns, seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before cosmetic work.
Read the AAD's manicure and pedicure safety guidance
Single-use items
Ask which files, buffers, or other service items are single-use, and how used items are separated from items ready for your appointment.
The workstation
Look at the station and ask about its preparation between appointments. The AAD recommends checking cleanliness and asking how tools are cleaned.
Your comfort
Discuss preparation before it starts, including any sensitivity or previous reaction. Tell the technician immediately if the service hurts.
Product and aftercare questions
Ask for the name of the product used, its appropriate maintenance or removal method, and who to contact if something changes after your visit.