Texas Eases Autoclaving Requirement
In June, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) relaxed the autoclaving requirement it had passed in 2006, but never fully enforced.
Illinois Woman Sues Nail Salon
Plaintiff Cheryl Reader is suing Diamond Nails in Wood River, Ill. alleging that during a pedicure, a technician scraped the bottom of her foot pro-ducing an open wound and bleeding.
Wisconsin Launches a Public Awareness Campaign About Salon Safety
The Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing launched a campaign to educate salon professionals and consumers about nail and hair salon safety.
Electric File Sanitation
There is a specific protocol in cleaning your electric file bits so you can offer a sanitary nail service when using your electric file. You should treat your bits the same as your metal implements and adopt the same procedures for sanitation and disinfection.
INTA, NMC Release Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines
Get Your Pedicure Cleaning on the Record
Pedicure spa cleaning logs are mandatory in California and Texas, and they’re a good idea no matter where your salon is located. Create your own format or borrow one from the Lone Star state.
California Adopts Emergency Footspa Cleaning Regulations
The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology has implemented emergency footspa cleaning regulations.
Texas Delays Issuing Autoclave Violations Until May
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) will delay issuing violations to salons that provide nail services but are using a method of sterilization other than an autoclave until the end of May.
Nebraska Changes Many Sanitation, Safety Rules
Many changes to sanitation and safety rules have been made in Nebraska during the past year.
California Nail Techs: Gear Up for Change
If the new disciplinary law passes the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will be able to immediately suspend any license without advance hearing.
Keep it Clean!
All salon personnel must understand and practice the steps to properly sterilize, sanitize and disinfect before and after every service.
California Enacts Emergency Nail Salon Law
California today enacted an urgency law aimed at protect consumers from unsanitary nail salons. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Los Angeles) signed into law AB 409, authored by Assemblymember Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/Daly City).
Another Death Linked to Pedicure
In August, Diana Mears filed a wrongful death suit against a Mountain View, Calif., nail salon alleging that her daughter, Jessica, died as the result of a bac-terial infection she contracted during a 2004 pedicure.
Georgia Has New Salon Regulations
Effective earlier this year, Georgia has new regulations about the signage that must be in view in the reception areas of salons.
Full Steam Ahead: Understanding Autoclaving
In the past autoclaves in the beauty industry were for the super clean-conscious. Now, they’re gaining ground in Texas as required equipment in nail salons. As this medical-grade machine makes its way into salons and spas, owners should know just what they are.
Foot Tools: Dispose or Disinfect?
Foot tools can potentially transmit infectious diseases. Strict compliance with state sanitation rules is essential when using porous and one-time-use items.
Texas Techs Must Use Autoclaves to Sterilize Instruments
Attention nail techs practicing in Texas: you must use autoclaves to sterilize all nondisposable instruments, according to an opinion by Attorney General of Texas, Greg Abbot, dated May 18.