ventilation

Something to Talk About: Wearing a Mask

Wearing a mask at your workstation offers protection, but it could make some clients uneasy. Let them know the motivation behind the mask to alleviate any concerns.

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The 10 Worst Things a Nail Tech Can Do

Whether a result of inexperience or bad habits, these 10 troubles tend to consistently trip up techs. Can you honestly say you have never committed any of these major missteps?

"Healthy Air" Source Capture System for Nail Salons: Quiet and Effective

Empower Nail Art's Lucien Henderson shows off his new Healthy Air Source Capture System for nail salons. It removes nail dust, chemical vapors, odors and other contaminates out of the breathing zone of nail techs and clients.

Naja Rickette Demos the Kupa Manipro Passport E-file and Valentino Beauty Pure

Naja Rickete demonstrates KUPA's Mani-pro Passport Portable E-file over the Valentino Beauty Air Purifier ventilation system.

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality for Salons

Aerovex Systems shows salons how to improve indoor air quality with an Aerovex Ventilation System. This video shows how a source capture system, room purifier, and a building ventilation system can minimize inhalation exposure to nail products and reduce the health risk of salon technicians.

Masks Unmasked

If you’re feeling guilty about not wearing a mask while doing nails, you can drop the self-reproach — if you’re using a properly maintained source-capture ventilation system.

New Guidelines Aim to Protect Your Respiratory Health

When it comes to healthy salon air, the new magic number is three. The Nail Manufacturers Council recently updated its guidelines to recommend a three-zone protection approach for nail salons.

Doug Schoon on Proper Salon Ventilation

Doug Schoon lays out in simple terms how to properly ventilate your salon. For more info on the PBA and NMC ventilation guidelines, click here for a PDF handout . For more Doug Schoon videos please visit - http://facetofacewithdougschoon.com/

New Rules for Utah Acrylic Techs

Utah is phasing in a law requiring a source capture system at workstations where acrylics are applied.

Utah Imposes Ventilation Requirements for Acrylics Application

Effective July 1, Utah now requires nail salons and schools under new construction or being remodeled to provide a source capture system at all workstations where acrylics are applied.

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