These are guidelines printed by the INTA/NMC Consumer group. They recommend that you leave and find another place to patronize if they do not comply or follow general safety and cleanliness procedures. Here are a few thngs to watch for:

• A salon that looks dirty in general. Look for nail clippings, dust or other debris.
• Salon uses dirty files, buffers or other tools.
• Salon uses products from unmarked containers.
• Salon stores implements in drawers or dark containers.
• Salon is using implements from containers that have cloudy or dirty disinfectant solution.
• Salon does not cover disinfection containers.
• Restrooms are dirty and unkempt, lack liquid soap or clean paper towels.
• Nail technicians are using razors on clients feet to remove callous or thick skin.
  (THIS IS ILLEGAL IN ILLINOIS)
• Salon continues to provide service for people with infected nails, fingers, toes, or feet.

Also, be wary of Nail salon technicians who:

• Do not have you wash your hands of soak your feet before a service.
• Do not wash their own hands before providing a service for you!
• Are giving a service that is painful or damages you skin or nails. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO HURT!
• Cannot explain how to disinfect tools ,files, drills, or foot spas.
• Use implements or other objects to "pry" off artificial nails.
• Do not use clean towels.
• Will not show you their license if asked.
• Say they are to busy to properly sanitize and disinfect their workstation and tools.
• Stick their fingers directly into the jar and containers.
• Do not discuss concerns, ask questions and/or complete a consultation before performing services.

We at Moxie want you to have the safest and most relaxing experience possible. We use Citrus II hospital grade sanitizer and sterilize all of our implements after use with an autoclave. We guarantee Moxie maintains the highest standard in cleanliness and your health and wellbeing is our #1 concern.