safety and sanitation

Disinfection Still Required With Foot Spa Liners

The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology doesn’t allow liners to be used in place of performing the required cleaning procedures.

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Regulators, Not Consumers, Drive Sanitation Trends

Michael Megna, CEO and co-founder of Backscratchers Salon Systems, discusses salon sanitation issues and the trend toward disposable products.

New Approach May Render Staph Harmless

Exciting new treatment strategy could help the body defend against potentially lethal strains of antibiotic-resistant Staph, also known as MRSA.

BACKSCRATCHERS Salon Vac system

Attractive curved front, available in hundreds of colors, matte or gloss finishes, access from the back. When you place your order, our customer service department will contact you to assist in your selection of unit color and finish. Visit www.backscratchers.com (Resources/Downloads page) to download the Salon Vac brochure.

Whirlpool Footspa Cleaning Log

In response to numerous outbreaks of disease from pedicure basins, the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology requires that log books be kept for inspection.

European Touch Clean Touch Pipe-Free System

The components of this pedicure spa were designed by, and for, nail technicians. They are lightweight and compact making them easy to remove and sanitize.

Is the recent consumer press about possible dangers at nail salons good or bad?

Read how nail technicians and salon owners keep their clients' confidence and dispel their fears by making safety and sanitation in the salon an open book.

Feet by OPI

Feet by OPI pedicure system is a system of professional products developed to transform ordinary pedicures into extraordinary spa services. It's a system so simple, it's perfect.

Health Tip: Use Smaller Portions

Scooping your products into smaller containers helps avoid waste and prevents cross contamination.

Bad Press? Who Cares?

Has the hubbub surrounding salon sanitation had a measurable effect on your business?