Find cleaner, safer pedicure salons — city by city.

SafePedicures researches nail salons across the US for the hygiene practices that matter most — autoclaves, disposable liners, pipeless chairs, single-use tools, ventilation, and transparency — and reports what we find.

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How we evaluate salons

Every salon in our directory is assessed against the same set of hygiene and safety criteria — the things that actually protect you during a pedicure.

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Autoclave sterilization

Autoclaves use pressurized steam to sterilize metal tools between clients. The same method used in hospitals and dental offices — and the only reliable way to kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi on reusable instruments.

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Disposable liners

Single-use plastic liners inside the pedicure basin prevent cross-contamination between clients. Without them, residue from previous sessions can linger regardless of how the tub is wiped down.

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Pipeless pedicure chairs

Traditional jet-piped chairs circulate water through internal tubing that's difficult to fully clean. Pipeless systems use a propeller or magnetic motor instead, eliminating the hidden buildup where bacteria thrive.

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Single-use tools or hospital-grade disinfection

Files, buffers, and pumice should be disposed of after each client or disinfected using hospital-grade protocols. Reusing porous tools is one of the most common — and least visible — hygiene gaps.

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Ventilation quality

Nail salons use chemical products that release volatile organic compounds. Proper ventilation — exhaust fans, air filtration, open airflow design — reduces exposure for both clients and technicians.

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Licensing and inspection visibility

A salon that displays its current state license and most recent health inspection results signals it has nothing to hide. We look for visible compliance — posted on the wall or available on request.

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50 cities, 1015+ reviewed salons. Each listing is evaluated against our hygiene and safety criteria.

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The pedicure safety checklist

A printable list of the questions to ask, the things to look for, and the red flags to avoid before your next pedicure appointment.

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Top cities

Most-reviewed cities

Los Angeles (29 salons)New York (26 salons)Albuquerque (20 salons)Atlanta (20 salons)Austin (20 salons)Baltimore (20 salons)Boston (20 salons)Charlotte (20 salons)Chicago (20 salons)Columbus (20 salons)
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