All Polish Is Safe [From Microbes]
The polish you are painstakingly applying to your clients' nails is safe, no matter how many others used the same bottle previously.
California Board Revises Pedi Liner Rules and Other Sanitation Regulations
Effective July 1, 2015, a number of new regulations were instituted by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology that affect nail techs’ day-to-day business and safety procedures. The changes include an easing of rules regarding the use of disposable pedicure liners.
For Clients: How to Choose a Quality Nail Salon
Pass this information on to your clients to determine if the salon you have chosen is not only providing great nails, but a safe and healthy environment as well.
How to Deep-Clean Your Salon
If you’re not in the habit of annually cleaning your salon, you should add it to the list of what it takes to be a successful salon owner. Below we’ve listed tips and techniques, plus advice from owners and techs who make it routine to clean their salons and workstations yearly.
Detergent/Disinfectant and Surface Protector
Protect salon surfaces against the growth of harmful microbes with Bactibarrier’s unique two-step cleaning system.
New York City Considers Letter Grades for Salons
In response to numerous reports of health and sanitation issues arising from dirty salons and spas, New York City is considering the implementation of a new system of letter grades for cosmetology businesses similar to the system used for restaurants.
New Disposable Nail Files
Flowery has introduced three new disposable nail files.
Something to Talk About: Salon Sanitation
It’s likely your clients will hear horror stories of the risks associated with getting manicures and pedicures. Be ready with a response that assures them you’ve taken the necessary steps to protect them.
Doug Schoon Talks Nail Fungus, Nail Dehydrators
Industry scientist, Doug Schoon, addresses the most recent information about fungal nail infections and the potential for secondary mold infections of the nail plate. Schoon also answers questions about how nail dehydrators improve adhesion of L&P nail coatings to the natural nail. If you have any questions for Schoon, e-mail Sigourney.Nunez@bobit.com. For more information on Schoon and his weekly video series, Face-to-Face with Doug Schoon, click here.
Contest: Win Prizes for Your Sanitation Spiel
Belava wants to know how you let your customers know you practice the art of the safe pedicure. To enter the company’s Art of the Safe Pedicure Competition, explain, in 250 words or less, what you do and say to your clients during your consultation and/or pedicure to make them confident they are receiving a safe, sanitary pedicure every time they visit you.
Just My Opinion: Autoclave Versus Liquid Disinfectant in Infection Control
Industry veteran Janet McCormick makes the case for autoclaves in the salon.
#SafeSandalSeason Video: Clean Foot Spa
The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology shows a dramatization of a properly cleaned foot spa with the help of Federico Beauty Institute students in Sacramento, Calif. #SafeSandalSeason
Premium Nail Care Towels
The towels are lint-free, strong, disposable, and absorbent.
On My Mind: Back to Basics
Editor Hannah Lee discusses the basics of salon sanitation in hopes that our industry can make sure we're all meeting the standards.
by Hannah Lee
Medinail Learning Center Presents Educational Webinars
Medinail Learning Center (MLC) has launched a series of monthly webinars for nail techs
The Cure for Inspection Anxiety
Do you suffer from salon inspection anxiety? I’ve got the right prescription for you: Get prepared and be proactive.
Kill Germs Economically With Splish Splash
EPA-registered Splish Splash’s One-Step Disinfectant features a clear and odorless formula with no artificial dyes.