Health Tip: Enjoy a Safe Manicure and Pedicure

If you want to treat yourself to manicure and pedicure, taking a few precautions can help keep nails healthy and prevent infection.

The American Dermatology Association offers these manicure/pedicure safety tips:

• Make sure the salon is licensed and clean.
• Never have cuticles cut or pushed back with force.
• Don't shave your legs before a pedicure.
• Don't cover up nail problems with artificial nails.
• Apply a rich moisturizing cream to the nails, particularly after removing nail polish.