Is your salon safe and hygienic?Can your customers take the hygiene and safety of your salon for granted? Durgesh Sharma, Managing Director, MARC Salon & Beauty Equipments Pvt. Ltd. elaborates on why this is so important.Is your salon safe and hygienic?
The awareness of sanitization and hygiene has certainly died down post Covid. The professional beauty industry was obviously the most affected by the pandemic as Salons are the one place where a huge amount of work related to hair and skin takes place and biological waste is generated. Salons were among the first to rise to the challenge to ensure the safety of clients and staff alike in that period.
Today as the memories of the pandemic fade, and Salons have become busy, it is time to look at how they can bring into practice hygiene and safety into their day to day functioning to increase their efficiency further.
StyleSpeak catches up with Durgesh Sharma, Managing Director, MARC Salon & Beauty Equipments Pvt. Ltd. to get an understanding of how it should be done. As a major supplier to the Indian salon industry for nearly 25 years forr furniture and now, hair tools, Durgesh has observed the working and needs of salons very closely.
StyleSpeak: Increasingly consumers are concerned about hygiene when using salon services. How can salons reassure them of this?
Durgesh Sharma: Salons can reassure their customers by investing in high-quality, easy-to-clean and maintain furniture and tools. A transparent approach to hygiene is very important and the following should be adhered to:
Hygiene-Certified Equipment
Regular disinfection protocols should be strictly maintained for disinfecting equipment and surfaces between uses.
Client Communication
Salons should display clear signage about their hygiene practices and sanitizing equipment.
Which areas of the salon require most attention in this regard?
Several areas require specific focus for hygiene:
- Styling Chairs and Tools: Salon chairs and styling stations should be made with materials that are easy to clean and disinfect between clients, ensuring cleanliness in high-contact areas.
- Waiting Areas: Reception and other areas, where clients is high,require regular cleaning.
- Backwash Stations:Wet areas like backwash stations need extra attention.
- Beauty and Spa Rooms: Treatment beds and trolleys where beauty services are provided should be sanitized regularly.
How can salons ensure hygiene in mani/pedi or beauty service areas?
For all services involving skin contact, salons can enhance hygiene by:
- Hygienic Furniture Design:
Manicure and pedicure chairs should be made from high-quality materials that can be easily cleaned with disinfectants after each use, minimizing the risk of contamination.
- Sterilization Units:Salons should use sterilization units to disinfect tools such as nail clippers, files, and tweezers between clients.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Encouraging the use of PPE, such as gloves and masks, while performing services ensures the highest level of hygiene.
What steps can a salon take to increase the hygiene in high traffic wet areas like back washes?
- Salons can ensure hygiene in these areas by: Investing in Hygienic Backwash Stations
- Frequent Sanitization and cleaning of backwash areas after each client, and using disinfectant solutions to wipe down sinks, chairs, and footrests.
- Anti-Slip Flooring and Matsreduces water retention and promotes easy cleaning, preventing bacterial buildup in wet areas.
- Adequate Ventilation should be in place to reduce moisture accumulation and prevent the growth of mold or bacteria.
Do salons need to adhere to any safety and hygiene rules of the local government bodies? What are they?
Yes, salons must adhere to these specific local safety and hygiene regulations:
- Health Department Regulations:
Local municipal bodies enforce strict hygiene standards for cleaning tools, equipment, and maintaining sanitary work environments.
- Certifications and Licenses:After inspections, local health departments often issue certifications and licenses verifying that salons comply with sanitation standards.
- Waste Disposal Regulations: Salons must also comply with local waste management rules, particularly in disposing of bio-waste.
Indian salons are fast catching up with international trends and techniques. What are the global safety and hygiene practices that they should follow?
To align with global standards, Indian salons should adopt the following hygiene practices:
- Autoclave Sterilization:
International salons widely use this sterlizing machine for sterilizing steel tools.
- UV Sterilizing Machine:Hairdressing brushes and combs, towels and napkins, mani-pedi equipment can all be safely sterilized in a UV sterilizer
- Eco-Friendly Practices: Salons should prioritize sustainability by investing in eco-friendly, non-toxic products, a growing trend internationally.
- Ventilation and Air Purification: Global standards emphasize proper air ventilation and purification. Salons can integrate HVAC systems to maintain air quality in enclosed spaces, especially in hair and nail salons.
- Contactless Payments and Appointments:Globally, salons are adopting digital solutions for bookings and payments to reduce physical contact.
By combining judiciously bought salon furniture keeping safety and hygiene in mind, with global hygiene and maintenance practices, Indian salons can provide a safe, modern, and luxurious experience for their clients.
MARC Salon and Beauty Equipment, understands the growing concern about hygiene in salon services and are committed to providing salons with innovative and hygienic solutions to reassure customers.
- Using equipment like MARC’s UV sterilizer for tools demonstrates a commitment to hygiene.
- MARC’s Sanitization Stand Equipment prioritizes customer safety with easy sterilization features, allowing for easy storage of sanitizers, wipes, and masks, fostering a hygiene routine.
- MARC’s backwash units are designed with high-quality, non-porous materials and ergonomic designs for easy cleaning and quick disinfection after every use.
- MARC furniture meets salon regulations by being easy to sterilize and maintain, made from sustainable, durable, and hygienic materials, ensuring quick sanitization between clients.
- MARC sterilizer makes it easy to disinfect tools and equipment without any hassle.
- MARC offers ergonomically designed stations with easy-to-clean basins, neck rests, and footrests, ensuring both comfort and hygiene.
