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?
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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.
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.
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.
Laura Mix has a degree in zoology and is a licensed medical technologist. A year ago, she became a licensed nail technician.
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.
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.
The summer 1993 Board of Cosmetology newsletter published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation incorrectly stated that alcohol and Barbicide are no longer considered effective by the state board in destroying the HIV/AIDS virus and other contagious diseases.
The New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling has overhauled its rules and regulations.
Examine the pros and cons of disposing of, saving, or disinfecting your files.
The issue of disinfection is confusing and sometimes frightening. But knowing what to use and when alleviates fears and helps keep everyone safe.
Imagine walking into a dentist’s waiting room and seeing ripped chairs and magazines strewn all over the place. What would you think if you were greeted by a nurse with sticky hands or soiled clothing?