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Manicures in Thailand or Vietnam: Sanitation issues??

Old Dec 24th, 2007, 05:20 AM
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Manicures in Thailand or Vietnam: Sanitation issues??

For those who have had mani/pedicures in Vietnam or Bangkok: Here is the US I have read about non-sterilized equipment causing fungal nail infections. Using some precautions in Asia, should I confine any nail treatments to spas in larger hotels? Has anyone had any negative results from manicures in SE Asia? (No laughing at this post, please!!)
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Old Dec 24th, 2007, 05:50 AM
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Most of the manicure and pedicure in Thailand are done at hair salon and not spas. My wife and daughter have regular, once a week, manicure and pedicure and never have any problem. Make sure you go to a clean or relatively upscale place and inspect the "kit" for proper sterilization.

I think you'll enjoy it in Bangkok!
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Old Dec 24th, 2007, 06:19 AM
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I've had manicures often but stick to the upscale hotels to do them. More expensive than other places but still a lot less than at home and I'd rather be safe than sorry.
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Old Dec 24th, 2007, 05:13 PM
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Don't worry, I'm not laughing!

I've had pedicures in many places in Thailand, most recently at the salon at the ROS. I do always watch to see their cleaning procedures. I've never had a mishap with any pedicure in SE Asia, but I do choose places carefully.
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Old Dec 27th, 2007, 02:37 PM
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Thank you!!
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