As a Nail Specialist I have come across clients who had a fungus infection underneath the Nail Bed. Many clients don’t know what a nail fungus infection is or what causes it. There are a number of different types of fungus that can cause a fungal toenail. Nail Infections can effect the Nail Bed (Nail Plate) which is raised above the surface, greenish underneith the nails or in between the toes. This may cause discoloration & swelling. What usually causes this can be a number of different things from not disinfecting the utensils to trimming the cuticles instead of pushing back & buffing away the cuticles. One of the major causes of infections underneath the Nails is the pipe & jets water massage system Pedicure Seats which can harbour potentially harmful bacteria, oil & other debris if not properly cleaned.

Pipeless European Touch

At the spa at willow Bend we use Pipe-free Pedicure seats which will prevent our clients from getting any infections. State of the Art European Touch circulates water up through a contoured footplate in the Tub not like the typical pedicure chair that have Jets. Often Jets are more difficult to clean because of the Bacteria that may remain in the pipes. I often advice my clients of this Crystal Clean pipeless technology, also to treat the nail & prevent any infections by cleaning underneath the Nail regularly. By keeping the toe nail short, filing them straight & by using Tea Tree Oils which is a natural antifungal.

ohhhh How we Love the Pipeless Pedicure Chairs!!!!!!!!!!!

Victoria Francis – Nail specialist