With the warmer temperatures, many are rushing out to nail salons to get beautiful nails to show off in their sandals. Sadly, you may be getting more than you bargain for when many salons and aestheticians fail to use basic hygiene. This news clip is from nail salons in Texas, but there I’ve seen similar problems in nail salons everywhere. When nail technicians fail to clean and sanitize their tools, patrons are at risk for contracting: fungus, virus and bacteria. Given that many salons provide additional services such as waxing and other personal care, I think its safe to assume that the unsanitary conditions can spread throughout the entire salon fairly quickly. As a personal injury lawyer, who has represented adults and children in various nail salon injury and infection cases, I find the caviler sanitation approach used at some salons absolutely repulsive. As a patron, I suggest you demand… Continue Reading
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Posted in Beauty / Nail Salon Injuries & InfectionsBeauty and cosmetology treatments should be an enjoyable and relaxing experience. However, some salons and spas operate in unsanitary conditions, which could put you and your health at risk. Thankfully many states have implemented laws to help keep us safe. For example, in Illinois, cosmetology services are regulated under the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 (225 ILCS 410). The Act is intended to protect public health, safety, and welfare by licensing cosmetology services providers and their facilities. The Illinois Department of Public Health – Division of Professional Regulation (DPR) is responsible for licensing cosmetology professions. The Illinois Administrative Code sets for the Sanitary Standards (Section 1175.115) for the Act. The Sanitary Requirements include: Washing hands before and after each patron Sanitizing tools and instruments before and after each patron Cleaning non-disposable manicure tools with hospital grade disinfectant Disinfecting manicure tables with… Continue Reading