Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill

491: Hidden Nail Salon Dangers, Risks of Gel Nails, and What To Do About It with Lanna Dang

Nov 7, 2025
Lanna Dang, owner of Pampr'd Soul salon and nail industry expert, shares shocking truths about nail salons. She reveals how reused paraffin wax and poorly sanitized tools can pose health risks. Lanna explains the dangers of toxic ingredients in popular polishes and the hidden truths behind dip powders and gel nails. With her unique background, she advocates for cleaner, safer salon practices and offers tips for making informed choices. This insightful conversation will transform your approach to nail care, especially if you're a midlife woman.
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ANECDOTE

Raised Inside A Nail Salon

  • Lanna Dang grew up inside her parents' nail salon and worked there as a child doing drying spray and errands for customers.
  • Those early experiences later revealed sanitation gaps and shaped her decision to study nail protocols and open a cleaner salon.
ADVICE

Demand Proper Tool Disinfection

  • Ensure tools touching live skin are scrubbed with soap and water to remove debris before soaking.
  • Require a minimum 10-minute soak in a properly proportioned hospital-grade disinfectant for true sanitation.
ADVICE

Check Pedicure Tub Protocols

  • Ask salons how they clean pedicure tubs and whether they use single-use liners or fill tubs with barbicide between clients.
  • Prefer salons that spray and let barbicide sit after removing liners, not just replace the bag without disinfecting the tub surface.
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