Health > Salon Sanitation

Keep Your Electric File in Shape

December 1, 2001  | Article

You need to give your drill some TLC if you want it to last a long time — and do its job properly. Keeping it clean and dust-free are the first steps to keeping an electric file in good condition.

Are Your Files Clean Enough?

August 1, 2001  | Article

Do you disinfect your hand and foot files before using them on clients? New regulations in California may cause you to think twice before reusing them. Make sure you’re up to date on the dos and don’ts of proper nail file disinfection.

How to Keep Your Paraffin Unit Clean and Safe

August 1, 2001  | Article

You might think – and more importantly clients might think – that dipping multiple sets of hands and feet into the same pool of warm paraffin every day is a less than sanitary situation. You’d be wrong.

Foot Spa Horror Story: Don't Let It Happen to You

March 1, 2001  | Article

NAILS shows you how to keep your pedicure spa clean and protect your clients. By following a few simple steps and using inexpensive cleaning products, you can protect the health of your clients and your business against bacterial infections.

To Scrub or Not To Scrub

November 1, 2000  | Article

Research on handwashing techniques in hospitals  has found thatthe traditional surgical scrub, where people take a brush or sponge and vigorously wash all the way up the arm, are not only unnecessary, but even counter-productive.

As I See It: The Great National Wash-Up!

October 1, 2000  | Article

I’m suggesting that as an informal movement to prepare ourselves for whatever new or old clients come through our doors, we designate October National Wash Your Hands Month!

Nails And Nurses Don't Mix

February 1, 2000  | Article

If you believe CNN, you may have to say farewell to some of your clients in the medical field, or at least transition them to natural nails.

States Begin to Tackle MMA

September 1, 1998  | Article

Do Salon Inspections Pass The Test?

September 1, 1998  | Article

Even as the beauty industry continues to grow, state boards face increasing budgetary constraints and hiring freezes. It all boils down to too many licensees, too few inspectors, and an industry that questions the validity of the state board.

No Animals Allowed

November 1, 1997  | Article

Animals have no business in the salon, and for some beauty manufactures, they have no business in research laboratories, either.

Editor's Note: In Any Language, Sanitation is Critical

January 1, 1997  | Article

As an industry, we endured more than a year of constant television and news reports that scared potential salon customers into thinking that they took their lives into their hands by getting a manicure.

Something In The Air - Keeping Salon Air Healthy

April 1, 1996  | Article

Are airborne chemical vapors giving you a headache? Implement your own salon “Clean Air Act” by investing in a local ventilation system.

Editor's note: There’s No Excuse for Poor Sanitation

March 1, 1994  | Article

Do Glass Bead Sterilizers Really Work?

December 1, 1992  | Article

While glass bead sterilizers shouldn’t be your only method of disinfection, they can be used for extra assurance.

Editor's Note: Clean Up Your Salon or Clear Out

March 1, 1992  | Article