Tabatha Coffey Speaks About Beauty Licensing and the Threat of Deregulation
Celebrity hairstylist Tabatha Coffey speaks about beauty licensing and the threat of deregulation. Take action to protect beauty licensing and educate your clients about the issue. Learn more at http://probeauty.org/iam.
Never Be Fined Again
Just one citation from your state board could have you floundering for cash (and turning red in the face from the humiliation of signing the violation form). NAILS contacted the U.S. states with the largest numbers of nail salons to find out what the most common violations are — and how you can make sure your salon is in the clear.
by Sree Roy
The Right Stuff: Organized Sanitary Trays
Candice Everest, owner of Panache Nail Studio in Stanwood, Wash., bowls clients over with her sanitation-conscious procedures — not to mention her organizational abilities.
Premiere Features Education by Vicki Peters
Respected educator and master nail technician Vicki Peters will be a featured speaker at the Premiere Show in Orlando, June 2-3, 2013
Waterless Hand-Washing for Sensitive Skin
Ultronics’ Ultracare for Hands is an alcohol-free, waterless antiseptic handwash that is non-drying and non-irritating for sensitive hands.
Podiatrist-Owned CleanSpa Sets a Shining Example
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.
San Francisco Recognizes Healthy Nail Salons
San Francisco’s Healthy Nail Salon Program aims to reward nail salons that make safer choices for their employees, customers, and the environment.
You Have Our Word
In 2000, when news broke about the potential dangers of whirlpool spas, many salon owners were horrified to hear of the sanitation shortcuts happening within the industry. Today, conscientious techs find creative ways to let every client know of their pledge to provide safe services — every time.
Bulbs — Plus Germ Killer
Affordable and reliable, UV Gel Curing Bulbs from Purely Products are high-quality lamps for gel nail dryers and UV-curing lamps.
Keep the Lid on Acrylic Odors
When dealing with acrylic odor, of course fume extraction is very important, but so are good work habits, says Jesse Bruner, owner of Jesse David Nail Design in Wilmington, Del.
New UV Sterilization System Works in Seconds
Science and Light Technology has developed a new sterilization system that utilizes UV light to purge 99.99% of bacteria, mold, and viruses from salon implements.
Barbicide
Barbicide kills fungus and germs and protects against diseases.
Arid Blue Hand Sanitizer
Arid Blue hand sanitizer from Beautiful Nails kills 99.9% of germs while moisturizing skin.
Aerovex Systems Three Zone Salon Ventilation - Doug Schoon
Internationally known scientist Doug Schoon explains Aerovex Systems "Three Zone Protection" salon ventilation control measures.
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Aerovex Systems motion logo. Aerovex Systems provides the Chemical Source Capture System, "The One That Works" Salon Air Purifier and Dust Plus HVAC Filters for Nail and Hair Salons.
Chemical Source Capture Systems
Aerovex Systems chemical source capture system is a portable local exhaust ventilation system and fume extractor. Three Zone Protection salon ventilation control measures include a salon air purifier and salon air and dust filters. Proper ventilation and air purification for a hair salon and nail salon creates a healthy salon environment.
Test Your Sanitation Knowledge
Take this quick quiz to see where you stand on sanitation. Pencil ready? Get set. Go.