How to ensure clients are prepared for your return to work
Julie-Anne Larivière, Salon System nail expert and owner of Sketched by J-A Nails, explains how you can make sure that your clients are prepared for your return to work… It’s all good getting yourself prepared for the return to work when salons are allowed to re-open, but without your clients,…
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Mundo reveals Power Plus Ultra tool disinfectant
Supplier of hygiene and infection control products, Mundo Professional, has announced the launch of Mundo Power Plus Ultra. The new concentrated instrument and tool disinfectant has proved effective against coronavirus, as well as many other pathogens including norovirus. Presented in a handy 500ml pour bottle, the formula can be used…
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Prepare to reopen with free Barbicide® Covid-19 Certification Course
Leading beauty disinfection provider, Barbicide, has launched a free online Covid-19 certification course, designed to equip beauty professionals with the knowledge to perform even safer services when returning to work. The course reveals how Covid-19 is transmitted and the symptoms and risks before detailing practical considerations for beauty pros such…
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BABTAC & the British Beauty Council work together to help techs return to work safely
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) is working with input from the British Beauty Council to provide a guide from a therapist’s viewpoint on the policies and procedures to be undertaken to ensure the safety of themselves and their clients when back at work. Lesley Blair, chair…
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Prestige hand soap sales increase amid coronavirus outbreak
Amidst the Covid-19 epidemic, in-store and online sales of prestige hand soaps have increased significantly in the UK according to the NPD Group. Sales of prestige hand soaps have increased week-on-week since 26 January 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. Since 23 February 2020 (the week of the…
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Coronavirus: how to soothe dry & sore hands from frequent hand washing
Rigorous hand washing and sanitising during this coronavirus pandemic can leave your hands feeling dry and sore. Author and skin healing expert, Hanna Sillitoe, offers Scratch readers some hand-saving tips that mean no one has to suffer or compromise on hygiene. Regularly and thoroughly washing your hands is one of…
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Coronavirus: How to reassure salon & spa clients of good practice
Janan Saher, director of Aviva Day Spa in Luton, talks about the difficulties her business is facing due to COVID-19 and how she and her team are tackling hygiene issues… I’ve been reading so many negative and scary posts that I thought I would try and turn that around to give…
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9 salon hygiene product musthaves
With Coronavirus spreading across both UK the globe at a rapid rate, ensure your practises & procedures protecting both you and your clients as much as possible. Check out these handy salon hygiene products… Read more about in-salon practices here. 1 The Edge Nails Hand Sanitiser 75% Alcohol www.edgenails.co.uk 2 Mundo Multi…
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Ensure optimum hygiene in the salon with these tips
Jenn Linton and Jaye Macdonald, co-directors of Aberdeen-based salon Linton & Mac, share their tips for ensuring a spick and span salon for clients and a safe place to work for you… “Maintaining a safe, secure and hygienic salon is super important, not only for your staff, but for any visitors or clients, too.…
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Perfect party-ready feet with Cuccio Stainless Steel Pedicure File
Cater to the demand of party season pedicures with the Cuccio Stainless Steel Pedicure File. With the party season comes clients seeking feet that are able to dance the night away – and look fabulous while doing it – and the Cuccio Stainless Steel Pedicure File ensures a hygienic practice.…
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Hygiene advice for keeping tools clean
All nail tools and implements must be properly cleaned and disinfected before coming into direct contact with a client, both for their health and the credibility of your business. “There is absolutely no argument that tools must be disinfected in between every client,” says Nigel Rouse of Mundo Professional. “Total…
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Navy Pro releases curved manicure multi tool
Navy Professional has released Doris – a curved manicure multi tool. The tool has been designed for multi-use during nail prep and art for both manicures and pedicures, the soft curved blade aims to remove non-living tissue from the nail plate with ease. Doris has a unique titanium coating, which…
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Ensure clients feel fresh for treatments with Wax:one
With summer just around the corner, ensure clients remain fresh for their wax treatment with the new Fresh Wipes from Wax:one. Suitable for all areas including intimate, the wipes allow the client to cleanse the selected waxing area prior to their treatments. Infused with soothing aloe vera and essential oils,…
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Mundo introduces 2L bottles of its beauty hygiene formulas
Mundo Products has revealed 2L bottles of its popular hygiene products, including Nail Plate Cleanser, Foot Spa & Water Line Disinfectant and Multi-Surface Disinfectant. Ideal for larger beauty businesses, these bigger bottles can be decanted into smaller, existing Mundo bottles for everyday use. The new bottle will be phased in…
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How to master health & safety as a mobile nail tech
Providing treatments on the move means you’re never guaranteed the ideal working environment that you might have in a treatment room. However, there are steps you can take to ensure you are delivering hygienic and safe practices for the benefit of yourself and clients. Consider carrying a portable desk lamp…
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