What condition should be reported to a client before performing nail services?

The correct choice is to report fungal or bacterial infections to a client before performing nail services. It is essential to communicate any presence of infections as they can pose health risks not only to the affected individual but also to others in the salon environment. Performing nail services on clients with such infections can spread contagious conditions and increase the risk of complications.

Highlighting the importance of hygiene and safety in nail technology practices ensures that both clients and technicians maintain good health. Recognizing and reporting these conditions shows professionalism and care in the service provided, following hygiene protocols.

Other conditions, while relevant to the overall well-being of clients, do not carry the same level of immediate health risk or imply an infectious concern that could affect the safety of both parties during nail services. For example, dry skin and skin sensitivity are important considerations but do not pose contagious risks, and while nail polish allergies can be significant, they typically do not indicate a current infection that needs immediate attention.