Local Nail Studio Leads the Charge in Health and Safety Changes

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Diana Wagner and her crusaders of clean at Frenchies Modern Nail Care in Lakeway, are disruptors in the nail care industry.

"Our mission at Frenchies is 'We Love Clean.' " We are truly a unique nail care studio. We are all about cleanliness and providing healthy nail care to our guests," says Wagner. "We think it is about time customers knew about the benefits of visiting a Healthy Nail Studio!"

The Frenchies Modern Nail Care difference:

Frenchies Modern Nail Care of Lakeway serves as a model for cleanliness safety protocols. Here are some of the ways the studio sets itself apart.

• No jetted foot spas that harbor bacteria. Frenchies uses freestanding basins for foot soaks with no jets or pipes to trap harmful bacteria.
• Pedicure benches, custom designed to be easily and thoroughly sanitized between clients, unlike traditional massage chairs.
• Use of single item nail tools like buffers and file, which are used multiple times in most other salons.
• No use of electric nail drills that penetrate live tissue and can cause severe injury or infection.
• Use of a personal ventilation system located at every manicure and pedicure station. It removes stale air and pumps in fresh air – capturing contaminants in the transfer. Most other nail salons just recirculate the air and are not well ventilated. Click to see Coco the Autoclave.

"Frenchies has a total commitment to cleanliness and sanitation and an exceptional guest experience," adds Wagner. "To safeguard the health and well-being of both guests and employees, we go above and beyond industry sanitation standards to ensure a fresh and clean environment at each visit."

Frenchies Modern Nail Care of Lakeway is located at 3100 Ranch Rd. 620, Suite 400. You can make an appointment by calling (512) 370-6336 or on their website – just click here.

Six Safety Suggestions for those who don't seek out the safety of Frenchies Modern Nail Care:

Lots of people may not realize how they risk their health when they put their feet in someone else's hands! If you don't seek out the safety of Frenchies Modern Nail Care, Wagner offers up these tips to stay safe at other nail salons.

1. Don't shave your legs the day of a pedicure. Shaving can cause minor abrasions and fissures in the skin, which allows bacteria to enter while your feet soak.
2. Follow the 10-minute rule. How many times have you gone to a nail salon and witnessed the quick change out of customers between pedicures? The EPA recommends a 10 minute wait time between each customer in order for the required disinfectant to work properly – a practice not many nail salons follow.
3. Only allow your nail tech to use clean, new files. You shouldn't see any marks or dust on the file.
4. Never let a nail tech use a foot razor (look like a vegetable peeler, or cheese grater) to remove dead skin. These tools are banned in some states. Misuse can cause permanent damage or lead to serious infection.
5. Don't permit a nail tech to cut or trim "live" cuticles, which protect nail beds from bacteria. It is okay for technicians to nip away dead skin, but absolutely no living tissue.
6. If you have an ingrown nail that looks tricky, a salon should refer you to a medical professional to have it resolved. It's against state regulation for nail technicians to remove ingrown toe nails because they don't receive the appropriate training as a part of their certification.

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