Preventing Diseases in the Salon
The chances of contracting AIDS or tuberculosis in the salon are slim to none. It’s the little, everyday illnesses—like the flu and the common cold—nail technicians need to watch out for.
Fresh Air
Local exhaust systems pull vapors out of the salon before you breathe them. The best news is that you can custom-build a system for your salon at a reasonable cost.
Files in the Wash Cycle
Sanitizable files are becoming a tool of choice in many salons. How do they stack up against their more temporary counterparts?
Editor's Note: In Any Language, Sanitation is Critical
As an industry, we endured more than a year of constant television and news reports that scared potential salon customers into thinking that they took their lives into their hands by getting a manicure.
Something In The Air - Keeping Salon Air Healthy
Are airborne chemical vapors giving you a headache? Implement your own salon “Clean Air Act” by investing in a local ventilation system.
The Nails File: Chicago Salon Controversy
Reporter Gets the Dirt on Salon Sanitation
While the article did employ a few scare tactics, on balance, it did much more to cairn fears about potential disease transmission and to educate die public about the stringent standards technicians and salon owners must adhere to.
Soap and Water Go a Long Way
It’s easy to forget the basic in the clamor over salon sanitation, but just washing goes a long way toward keeping you and your clients healthy.
Sanitary Practices Are Good Business
Why is it important to have a clean salon? Why should you practice good personal hygiene? Not because they’re fun, or because they’re “the right thing to do,” or even because state board regulations require you to.
Should Salon Disinfectants Be Tuberculocidal?
With the decision of a few state boards to require salons to use tuberculocidal disinfectants, manufacturers and industry associations debate whether they are really necessary for use in salons.
Editor's note: There’s No Excuse for Poor Sanitation
Salon Sanitation: For The Health Of Your Business
Salon sanitation is the biggest issue facing you as a professional today. If you do not abide by the codes of sanitation outlined by your state board, you risk losing not only your license but your reputation and clients as well.
Know the Warning Signs of Chemical Sensitivity
Tired and cranky? Bothered by headaches, nausea, or blurred vision? It may be you’re sensitive to the chemicals you work with. Short of entering a plastic bubble, learn how to protect yourself from chemical overexposure.
Do Glass Bead Sterilizers Really Work?
While glass bead sterilizers shouldn’t be your only method of disinfection, they can be used for extra assurance.
Disinfecting Your Non-Metal Files
Examine the pros and cons of disposing of, saving, or disinfecting your files.
Editor's Note: Clean Up Your Salon or Clear Out
When Is “Clean” Clean Enough?
The issue of disinfection is confusing and sometimes frightening. But knowing what to use and when alleviates fears and helps keep everyone safe.