salon safety

California Bill Requires Translation of MSDS into Vietnamese

There’s a bill pending in the California State Assembly right now called the Vietnamese Nail Worker Information Act that would require manufacturers of professional-use nail care products to provide MSDS in Vietnamese. If the bill —

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Board Holds Tough Line on Pedi Liners

I thought I had a basic grasp on the pedicure cleaning guidelines in California and across the nation. But I was really surprised by a notice we received from the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

Rachael Ray Talks Nails

A few weeks ago, Rachael Ray did a segment on nail salon safety. I always cringe when I see a preview for a television piece on salon safety. Since these programs are usually negative, it almost

Hear Out the State Board

Love ’em or hate ’em, your state board has a huge influence on how you conduct business day-to-day in your salon. At least in California, I’ve been happy to see board members make themselves accessible to

Rapper Tussles with Beauty Industry- Again

Foxy Brown — whose real name is Inga Marchand — was arrested in a Florida beauty supply store on misdemeanor charges of battery and resisting arrest.

Wisconsin Launches a Public Awareness Campaign About Salon Safety

The Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing launched a campaign to educate salon professionals and consumers about nail and hair salon safety.

Play It Safe, Protect Yourself

Big news incidents are unusual but as a salon professional you need to do your part to calm clients and show them client safety is foremost in your salon.

California Bill Aims to Make Salons Safer

California Assembly Speaker pro tem Leland Yee introduced legislation that would establish minimum safety standards for pedicure equipment and ensure that salons have procedures to ensure proper, safer, and sanitary operation of pedicure spa equipment. T

Stop That Thief: Preventing Crime In Your Salon

Beauty salons are no strangers to robberies and thefts, if recent headlines are any indication. Avoid making your business a target by safeguarding your salon, your employees — and yourself.

Warning: Prevent Salon Accidents

A seemingly small safety hazard can turn into a big liability. By learning to recognize potential problems, you can prevent mishaps and create an accident-proof salon.