November 9, 2011
| Article
A is for apple, unless you are a nail tech on the frontlines of client safety. Join in an alphabetical micro-tour of how we clean up.
Keywords: autoclaves disinfection handwashing implement disinfection salon sanitation
June 6, 2011
| Article
We all need to make a concerted effort to help shift the public’s negative views of nail salons. Your station, pedicure chair, and implements must be cleaned before each client. And the thing is, it’s not that difficult to follow standard procedures. Here, we’ve included a checklist of the basics you should be following.
Keywords: autoclaves career handbook disinfection implement disinfection marketing/promotions
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 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
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 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
December 29, 2009
| Product
Sani Care’s SaniTablet for pedicure foot spa baths is effective against bacteria and the organism that causes Athlete’s Foot Fungus.
Keywords: disinfection pedicure sanitation Sani Care
November 5, 2009
| Product
Nouveau Nail’s Refreshing Mint Anti-Spray is one of the most versatile and popular antiseptic sprays on the market, and has been reformulated with a refreshing new peppermint fragrance.
Keywords: disinfection Nouveau Nail
November 5, 2009
| Product
Depilève’s Para Clean is specifically designed to clean paraffin wax from warmers, floors, and counter tops.
Keywords: Depileve disinfection paraffin
November 1, 2009
| Article
The Steri-Dent Dry Heat Sterilizer is an FDA-registered piece of equipment that is designed to sterilize any type of metal instrument. It is recommended that all instruments be bagged until the point-of-use to ensure their sterility and to increase client confidence.
Keywords: disinfection
