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I need my nails done for a formal event, but i got a paper cut very close to my cuticle a few hours ago. its no longer bleeding, the wound is clean. is it okay to still get a gel manicure done?
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I went to get a manicure i didnt see her sanitize the materials. When she started she cut my cuticle and i started bleeding.Could i be at risk for HIV?
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My nail tech cut my cuticle twice. Wasn't a deep cut, but there was a little blood. Should I be worried about contracting any blood related illness. She applied a liquid to stop the bleeding. She said tools were sterilized and continued my service?
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