What condition should a manicurist avoid performing services on?

A manicurist should avoid performing services on clients with tinea, which is a fungal infection commonly known as ringworm. This condition can significantly affect the health of the nails and surrounding skin. The presence of a fungal infection poses risks not only to the affected client but also to the manicurist and other clients in the salon, as fungal infections can be contagious.

By refraining from providing services to clients with tinea, the manicurist helps prevent the potential spread of the infection. It also aligns with maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in the salon environment, ensuring that all clients and practitioners remain healthy and protected.

While conditions like onychophagy (nail-biting), agnails (hangnails), and hang nails may require special care, they are not contagious and typically do not pose the same level of risk to others. Therefore, they may still be managed with appropriate techniques, making tinea the primary condition to avoid during services.