April 8, 2011
| Video
Spa sanitiation by t4
Keywords: pedicure sanitation salon sanitation T4 Spa
March 28, 2011
| Product
Soft Landings are hand towels specifically designed for nail techs by inventor Kathy Weltman.
Keywords: salon cleaning sanitation
February 28, 2011
| Article
What goes into helping nail salons stay compliant and protecting public safety? We talked to some movers and shakers behind the scenes in state cosmetology boards to shed some light on what it takes to fill their shoes.
Keywords: alternative careers inspections salon inspections
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
Stock up on these hard surface and implement cleaners, then be sure to talk up your sanitation and disinfection practices to your clientele. If you strictly follow the instructions on the product labels, you’ll be well on your way to keeping your clients safe — and sold on your salon.
Keywords: disinfection salon sanitation sanitation
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
To help combat germs in the salon, knowledge, a commitment to your clients, and an assortment of professional sanitation methods can keep you in the clean.
Keywords: disinfection salon safety products salon sanitation sanitation working safely
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
Don’t have quite enough room in your salon for a full-fledged pedicure throne? Today’s crop of pedicure carts and footbaths offer comfort, style, and pampering for both the client and pedicurist.
Keywords: pedicure equipment pedicure furnishings pedicure products pedicure spas pedicures
November 17, 2010
| Article
State boards governing the actions of professionals providing hand and foot beauty have been shaking up the regulations with new sanitation provisions. We set out to clear up the confusion and find out what’s happening in your neck of the woods.
Keywords: autoclaves disinfection legislation salon sanitation
November 1, 2010
| Article
A new online continuing education course from Milady teaches the salon and spa professional how to avoid dangerous situations while keeping the salon or spa clean.
Keywords: continuing education disinfection healthy working infection control Milady
October 1, 2010
| Article
Some states, like North Carolina, require salons to post their inspection scores where consumers can see them. While I’m not necessarily a proponent of more rules and regulations for the nail industry, I do believe that since most salons are already being inspected, why not post the grade?
Keywords: discount salons Hannah Lee salon inspections sanitation state boards
October 1, 2010
| Article
State inspectors have the ability to strike fear into salon owners, but listen closely and you will find opportunity ... even in a less-than-perfect rating. How states handle inspections (or a lack of them) is as varied as the colors clients choose.
Keywords: business disinfection inspections legislation state boards
October 1, 2010
| Article
Earlier this year, Iowa mandated the autoclaving of certain implements in the salon. As of March, cuticle nippers (along with tweezers and comedone extractors) must be sterilized by steam, dry heat, or other sterilization equipment.
Keywords: disinfection implements legislation nippers state boards
May 27, 2010
| Product
These adorable sanitizer jars are two new options — dubbed “Martini Nails” and “Manicure Time” — to William Marvy Company’s standard No. 6 Manicurist Jars.
Keywords: disinfection implement disinfection manicure accessories sanitation William Marvy
April 1, 2010
| Product
Salon owners will save on storage space and their bottom line using Barbicide Bullets Hard Surface Cleaner and Disinfectant.
Keywords: Barbicide disinfection implement disinfection salon sanitation
February 12, 2010
| Product
The innovative SaniSmart Jet 2.0 works in tandem with the liners. Place the jet in the designated area. The jet’s mechanism operates by a magnetic disk in an encased propeller that produces a powerful current.
Keywords: disposable pedicure spas pedicure sanitation pedicure spas recyclable T4 Spa
February 1, 2010
| Article
Although H1N1 is an airborne pathogen, it’s far more easily transmitted through hand-to-hand contact. This is one more reason it’s important to understand the proper use of antimicrobials and how they fit into your salon sanitation regimen.
Keywords: disinfection Dr. G's sanitation
