Many hair chemicals can pose risks to hair salon patrons. Treatments that contain formaldehyde, sodium hydroxide and guanidine hydroxide can especially cause irritation. Perms have been known to “go wrong,” and result in patrons losing lots of hair. Besides hair dyes and glues for extensions, other chemicals that can produce adverse effects include facial peels and cosmetics of all kind.
Patrons can also sustain burn injuries from hair dryers, curling irons, straighteners and other heat-styling tools. Burn injuries can result from improperly conducted waxes or laser hair removal as well. Furthermore, a salon is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing their equipment so that fungal infections do not occur. Other liabilities could include:
- Improperly performed procedures
- Recycled waxing products
- Staff that do not wear gloves or masks
Common injuries that can take place in a beauty salon include: hair damage, systemic infections, ocular disturbance, burned scalp, disfigurement, balding, facial paralysis and cutaneous reactions. The improper administration of Botox has also caused an increasing amount of problems.
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Furthermore, a recent problem highlighted in the last few years, is sanitation issues with nail salons. When a nail technician does not properly sanitize his/her tools, patrons can contract fungus, virus and bacteria. Proper steps that a nail technician should follow includes: washing hands, sanitizing tools, cleaning non-disposable tools, disinfecting manicure tables, using clean towels, keeping dirty towels covered in a container, sanitizing shampoo bowls, sweeping up hair, keep floors, walls and furniture clean, proper disposal of hazardous materials, adequate ventilation, adequate hot and cold water.
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