February 22, 2013
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CleanSpa is a partnership of a podiatrist and nail technicians in a new spa setting — the foot spa. Here, nail technicians have the opportunity to perform pedicures for people who not only need their services, but appreciate their special expertise.
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July 17, 2012
| Product
Arid Blue hand sanitizer from Beautiful Nails kills 99.9% of germs while moisturizing skin.
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February 22, 2012
| Article
Clean your station after each customer. No exceptions.
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November 9, 2011
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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.
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October 26, 2011
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Kupa Incorporated offers the nail technician an ultrasonic vibrating machine that is the latest trend in salon disinfection.
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August 1, 2011
| News
Good Housekeeping asked its readers if they knew what to look for in a good salon.
Keywords: autoclaves Barbicide reader surveys sanitation UV sanitizers
July 15, 2011
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Nouveau Nail’s Refreshing Mint Anti-Spray is an anti-fungal prep spray that also dehydrates the natural nail for polish or enhancement prep.
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June 22, 2011
| News
Shape featured a woman’s story about her battle with MRSA.
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March 28, 2011
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Soft Landings are hand towels specifically designed for nail techs by inventor Kathy Weltman.
Keywords: salon cleaning sanitation
November 22, 2010
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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.
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November 22, 2010
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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.
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October 1, 2010
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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?
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May 27, 2010
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These adorable sanitizer jars are two new options — dubbed “Martini Nails” and “Manicure Time” — to William Marvy Company’s standard No. 6 Manicurist Jars.
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February 1, 2010
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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.
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September 23, 2009
| Product
Backscratchers’ Septiblock Santizable File Block has stick-on abrasives that come off so the block can be soaked in disinfectant.
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