Hygiene in salons

Washing hands when performing nail services is crucial for nail technician and clients.

But exactly how to wash hands

Begin by wetting hands with warm water.  Then apply soap and vigorously rub hands together for 20 seconds covering hands and fingers.  Rinse hands with water and dry with a clean paper towel. Then turn tap off with paper towel.

Scrubbing under the nails as well with a clean disinfected nail brush.

Hand sanitisers

Alcohol hand sanitisers are excellent and very effective for hand hygiene and this should be readily available in all salons.

Hand sanitisers and are very efficient to use before performing a treatment if the salon has limited number of sinks.  When using hand sanitiser apply it to the hands and between the fingers and up towards the wrists.  This can take approx 15 seconds.

Gloves

These must be changed between clients and removed promptly after use and hands cleaned after removal

You will learn more on our nail courses