Posts Tagged "Salon safety"

Can a hairstylist ever injure his clients? The answer may be affirmative if we believe a recent news report from the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). The report states that many hairdressers have a “careless attitude” towards safety of their clients, which I believe is due to lack of proper cosmetology education.

APIL has expressed concern that too many hairdressers are going into business without appropriate preparation as a result of lax regulation. The negligence of safety norms and non-compliance of standards laid down by the Hairdressing Council is causing many customers to be exposed to the risk of suffering a life-changing personal injury.

A spokeswoman from the body said: “Anyone can pick up a pair of scissors and call themselves a hairdresser, with or without training and qualifications.”

Every salon must guarantee safety for their clients by adopting safety measures and following standard practices. Sometimes, it becomes difficult to handle unstable employees but I feel this is where the need of proper cosmetology education is required.

Cosmetology education is very important for stylists as it prepares them to become better cosmetologists than merely becoming a barber or a colorist. These programs ensure overall development of an individual and make them competent in the hair industry. If a stylist finds it boring to attend personal lectures, he can opt for online cosmetology education programs. All you need is an internet connection and you can take courses any time you choose.

ScissorBoy’s Cutting Edge Hair Show is a popular online cosmetology education program. It not only provides training in hair-cutting and coloring, but also trains in salon management, sales techniques, communication skills, product and service marketing, etc. One of their episodes highlights the issue of salon safety for customers. Check it out below:

APIL have termed the current state of affairs as “absolutely shocking”, stressing on the fact that allergic reactions to dyes and other compounds can lead to “severe pain, scarring, depression and anxiety. However, after going through the above video, you must have realized the dos and the don’ts while dealing with the safety of your clients.

If you are a stylist or a cosmetology student, you should definitely subscribe to ScissorBoy’s FREE online cosmetology education program. By regularly watching the online episodes, you will learn more in 10 minutes than you can learn in 10 days by reading books!

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The Green Hair Salon is a great concept of preserving our environment from the harmful products used in the salons. The goal of going GREEN is to reduce your company’s carbon footprint and that’s why I am their biggest fan.

Hair salons have long been criticized for the pollution they generate. Traditional hair dyes, shampoos, hair sprays and other cosmetic products contain harmful chemicals that are routinely used in various salons. After their use on the customer’s scalp, they are often washed down the drain where they accumulate in waterways, soils and even our bloodstreams. And this is equally harmful to our environment as it is to us.

And to prevent such unhygienic decomposition of salon waste, many salons are becoming Green Hair Salons by adopting safe practices. The Oasis Hair and Skin Care is the first certified green salon in Santa Cruz County, California. And there are many more which are following on their footsteps.

Some advantages of going green are:

It’s a money saver. Yes you can save a lot of money by going green. An important aspect of any Green Hair Salon is light fixtures which are energy efficient. By adopting these types of best practices, one can have the utilities commission to offset the retrofitting costs.

The Green Hair Salon promotes the concept of recycling salon waste rather than dumping it into trash. It not only makes management easier, but also keeps the environment clean.

More satisfied clients. Clients always feel more confident and comfortable when they walk in a green salon as compared to a traditional salon. They think that in a green salon, they can end up just as beautiful and also help preserve the environment and contribute to a more balanced ecosystem.

There are many more benefits of going towards the Green Hair Salon. So if none of the salons in your area have gone green, take it upon yourself to encourage them to make the transition. ScissorBoy Cosmetology Education has been doing a great job of spreading awareness through their online cosmetology program. You can start by forwarding this article to salon owners and suggesting they begin to carry all natural products and practice safe salon waste disposal methods.

Help in spreading the word about going GREEN and keeping our environment CLEAN!

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