Beauty salon: doctor lists essential care to avoid diseases
Visiting the beauty salon for a haircut, waxing, nail polish , and other treatments is, for many, a time for self-care and relaxation. However, certain precautions must be taken, as they can also pose a health risk .
This is because when beauty salons do not follow hygiene and biosafety practices, the transmission of fungal and bacterial infections and other serious diseases can occur.
Moisturizing your hands before the procedure can improve the skin barrier and reduce dryness, but it doesn't replace sunscreen. Use light, fast-absorbing moisturizers to avoid interfering with the nail polish application process.
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Experts emphasize: don't wait until the holidays are over to remove your nail polish. The maximum time the product can remain on your nails is seven days.
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With proper preparation, choosing the right nail polish, and some daily care, your nails can stay beautiful for weeks.
Getty ImagesAccording to Michelle Zicker, an infectious disease specialist at São Cristóvão Saúde, the most concerning diseases are hepatitis B and C, which can be transmitted through the use of pliers and other unsterilized sharp instruments. "These viruses are extremely resistant in the environment: hepatitis C survives for up to three days, and hepatitis B can remain active for up to seven days," warns the specialist.
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