Everyone needs a little pampering and self-care now and then. Getting a manicure and pedicure at a nail salon is one way to treat yourself to a relaxing break from life’s little stresses. Unfortunately, not all nail salons in Texas deliver the safe, healthy and luxurious experience you expect. Sometimes it’s anything BUT relaxing.

According to a report on WebMD, two-thirds of those surveyed said they had one or more health issues after visiting a salon. 

Some nail salon clients have suffered from painful bacterial and fungal nail infections, accidental cuts/injuries, skin irritations, allergic reactions or worse from dirty equipment, hazardous chemical exposure, burns, slip and fall accidents and other accidents. 

Injuries range from bleeding nails, itching, burning, tingling, pain, redness, athlete’s foot, nail fungus and nail discoloration to severe, life-threatening staph infections and amputations.

Some injuries may clear up on their own or with over-the-counter medication, and some could require medical care, surgery or lead to extensive treatments costing thousands of dollars.

A salon could be held liable for the more serious types of injuries if it is negligent or careless in the way it manages its duty of care to the customer. For example, if the salon doesn’t maintain or sterilize its equipment, train staff properly, hire licensed and experienced technicians or follow local, county or state regulations, it could be liable for a customer’s injury. 

Be sure to work with a qualified and experienced premises liability/personal injury attorney to determine if you have a case and find out what your next steps should be if you’re injured at a nail salon in Texas.