Possible headline: Getting your nails done can be fun and relaxing, but is it safe?
Many Canadians get their nails done as an occasional reward; however, some do not think about the possible health threats that are connected to nail salons. Humber esthetician and spa management graduate Dina Masellis, has seen a lot of warning signs throughout her career.
Masellis said that, “ Health threats are vary serious when it comes to salons. Many clients have gotten their legs, toes and feet amputated because of an infection. It happens a lot, way more than people think.”
When Masellis first started working in the industry, she worked at a franchise nail salon in Orangeville, Ont.
“This salon was very different from where I am today. Starting …show more content…
According to the Toronto Public Health’s website, Toronto salon’s are inspected every year. Salons are given health permits based on the inspection.
If clients are questioning the salon, they are able to report a complaint and request another inspection. The salon will then be re-inspected for health violations.
The TBH body safe program suggests many ways that customers can protect themselves when receiving nail treatments.
One way to prevent infection, can be to bring your own tools. By bringing your own tools clients can make sure that they are sanitized and clean. This can help prevent fungus and other illnesses from spreading.
Maria Amaral, a Etobicoke resident was surprised when her daughter was refused service from a nail salon.
Her daughter has always had bumpy yellow toenails. Amaral thought this was because of her weak foot circulation.
When she visited the Luxury – Nail Salon in Toronto, she was denied service.
“The salon worker told me that my daughter had a fungal infection. I immediately took her to the doctor,” Amaral said.
Amaral’s daughter received an ointment and the infection went
Many Canadians get their nails done as an occasional reward; however, some do not think about the possible health threats that are connected to nail salons. Humber esthetician and spa management graduate Dina Masellis, has seen a lot of warning signs throughout her career.
Masellis said that, “ Health threats are vary serious when it comes to salons. Many clients have gotten their legs, toes and feet amputated because of an infection. It happens a lot, way more than people think.”
When Masellis first started working in the industry, she worked at a franchise nail salon in Orangeville, Ont.
“This salon was very different from where I am today. Starting …show more content…
According to the Toronto Public Health’s website, Toronto salon’s are inspected every year. Salons are given health permits based on the inspection.
If clients are questioning the salon, they are able to report a complaint and request another inspection. The salon will then be re-inspected for health violations.
The TBH body safe program suggests many ways that customers can protect themselves when receiving nail treatments.
One way to prevent infection, can be to bring your own tools. By bringing your own tools clients can make sure that they are sanitized and clean. This can help prevent fungus and other illnesses from spreading.
Maria Amaral, a Etobicoke resident was surprised when her daughter was refused service from a nail salon.
Her daughter has always had bumpy yellow toenails. Amaral thought this was because of her weak foot circulation.
When she visited the Luxury – Nail Salon in Toronto, she was denied service.
“The salon worker told me that my daughter had a fungal infection. I immediately took her to the doctor,” Amaral said.
Amaral’s daughter received an ointment and the infection went