Nail Technician

Are you looking for that special nail technician, one that will make you will feel comfortable and at ease? Let’s look at what makes a great nail technician!

First make sure that the nail salon is licensed and that your nail technician has their own license and it is in plain view. It should not be a photocopy.

In your nail technicians workstation area make sure it is clean. There should be no dirt or dust of any kind in this area. All disposable nail care products should be disposed you should see disinfected and clean instruments in the nail salon workstation.

Check around the workstation to be sure that your nail technician does not smoke in the area. Many products that are used in nail care are highly flammable so no one should be permitted to smoke. Ventilation is very important to make sure that the fumes from the nail care products are not too strong causing a fire hazard as well.

Your nail technician should be organized especially in their workstation area. Look for containers clearly marked with the contents of each and every item. Also, as you sit and wait for your turn watch the nail technician, they should thoroughly wash their hands with soap before touching a client’s hand, instruments and supplies that can not be disinfected. Items would include the sponges and orange sticks used in nail care.

Before you make your decision, sit and watch the procedures that the
nail technicians use. Watch to see if they immediately throw away disposable nail care products and keep a clean workstation.

You want to feel at home with a nail technician, observe the customers and workers to see how you feel, use your intuition and make a logical decision as to whether this nail technician is for you.

A nail tech should be friendly and courteous and be eager to help you with any nail care questions. They should be able to advise you on which type of artificial nail is right for you and even what color of nail polish goes with your skin tone. Watch and observe the nail technician to see how interact with their clients and co-workers. Were they helpful and caring to their clients? Do they treat their co-workers with respect? Don’t be afraid to ask questions, your nail tech will be caring for your nails on a regular basis. You want one that you can trust and become friends with.