If you choose to get manicures or pedicures in a nail salon you may be at risk for nail fungus, bacterial infection, plantar warts, and viruses.  To decrease the risk of infection ask the nail technician how the instruments are cleaned and sterilized.  Also consider buying your own instruments to take to your appointment.  The cuticle is a nail protection barrier and should not be pushed back, which can cause damage and increase risk of infection or nail ridges.  Another way to increase safety is do not allow razor blades, callus graters, and cuticle cutters to be used on your nails.