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?

Texas Amendment Eliminates Need For Tuberculocidal Disinfectant In Most Cases

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.

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.

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.

Editor's note: There’s No Excuse for Poor Sanitation

If Your Table Looks Good, You Look Good

Your workstation layout reflects your level of professionalism. If you keep your manicuring table setup as top-notch as your skills, you’ll get ... well, respect.

How To Hire An Esthetician

Finding a qualified skin care specialist is not unlike finding a good nail technician. Look for technical skills, sales ability, personality, and professionalism.

Stricter State Sanitation Regulations Imminent

If Arizona’s and Wisconsin’s recent actions are a harbinger of the future, state boards of cosmetology will be beefing up their implement disinfection regulations to reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne pathogens.