How to ensure the health and safety of hairdressing salons
When you want to choose a hairdresser for your makeup and beauty, what features do you consider? Is the barbershop close to work or home? Is it cheap? Up-to-date models and
Cosmetic features? Experienced and experienced hairdresser? Does a criterion such as the importance of health status and compliance with health standards in a hair salon have an effect on your choice? Every day, different people visit a barbershop, and most of them usually use a series of makeup tools. If one of the customers of the barbershop has communicable diseases in this place, he can infect others in this way. Such diseases are usually hidden. and even the affected person may not be aware of it, that is why it is necessary for the hairdresser to inform the person and advise him to see a doctor if he sees signs of it.
Communicable diseases in hairdressing salons
Blood diseases: include diseases that are transmitted through blood (even in small amounts) and skin scratches from an infected person to a healthy person. Dangerous diseases such as AIDS and hepatitis are among the most important diseases that are transmitted by tools used in hairdressing salons (such as razors and scissors) and any type of tool that can scratch or pierce the skin.
Skin diseases: such as fungal diseases and skin rashes are transmitted by tools such as combs, brushes, aprons and contaminated towels. One of the most important skin fungi is ringworm. All operators and workers of hair salons are required to have a valid hepatitis A card in their workplace in addition to the medical examination card. Since 2019, a circular has been approved according to which barbers are required to use an autoclave (UV machine) to sterilize the equipment, and the issuance of a health certificate by the health department to the barbershop union to obtain a license to acquire premises will be canceled if this machine is not available in the barbershop. .
What is an autoclave?
This device sterilizes all metallic and non-metallic objects, including tweezers, scissors, razor handles, combs, paint brushes, and containers, in a short period of time by irradiating UV rays. Before that, hairdressers were required to use an alcohol lamp to sterilize their equipment, which is still available in some hair salons.
prevention
In order to prevent the transmission of all transmissible blood and skin diseases in hairdressing salons, the best way is to use special equipment for each customer. Therefore, it is necessary for hairdressers to ask their customers to bring special cosmetics. These tools include scissors, combs, brushes, aprons, towels, razors and razor handles, shavers, etc. Today, with the improvement of the health culture of the society, in some hairdressing salons, each person’s own equipment is kept, and by numbering the bag or plastic bag containing the equipment and preparing a book of customers’ names, each customer uses his own equipment. Of course, in the first step, this seems to be a suitable action, but it also has disadvantages, such as the fact that the customer does not take his items home with him to perform actions such as washing and disinfecting them. On the other hand, the barber shop operator also There is no incentive to do this because it is a proprietary device. Also, in some cases, it is seen that the used towels are placed on top of each other without any cover and kept in the shelf or closet, this causes the transfer of fungal and skin diseases from one towel to another. If the towels are placed in a plastic cover, because of the high humidity, all kinds of fungi and microbes grow inside. Therefore, it is necessary for each customer to take his personal equipment with him after finishing the work and wash and disinfect it.
The way to combat this issue is to observe hygiene, use disposable items, do not use one apron for several people, scientifically and accurately disinfect the items, and most importantly, educate hairdressers about hygiene and also control hygiene in hairdressing salons.
Disinfection of work tools
If the hairdresser is forced to use shared tools, the tools must be disinfected in the presence of the customer before starting work. The stylist should also wash his hands after finishing each client’s shave and before starting the next client with a special mild liquid soap. It is better to use direct heat to disinfect metal tools such as scissors and shaving machine blades. (for at least 30 seconds, so that the tool is completely hot), an alcohol lamp is a good tool for this, but some hairdressers prefer to have a small gas flame, such as a laboratory flame, permanently lit on their table to Use it regularly. To disinfect the equipment, you can use a diluted solution of Savlon or 70-degree alcohol, of course, the equipment must be completely immersed in the solution. The equipment used for each customer should be placed in a separate container so that it can be washed as soon as possible and placed in the container of disinfection solution. be placed To disinfect the surface of the work table, after shaving each client should use alcohol
70 degrees should be sprinkled on the table with sparkling water and wiped with a clean and appropriate napkin. The floor of the workplace should also be washed and disinfected daily with disinfectants such as soapy water. The best way to protect a person from the transmission of infectious diseases in hairdressing salons is to choose a special hairdressing salon and use all personal accessories. The use of Savlon to disinfect tools in the hair salon is not effective in preventing the transmission of hepatitis B and C and AIDS. 70 degree alcohol has antiseptic properties after the device is immersed in it for 15-30 minutes, so it is not a reliable disinfectant when the salon is busy. To disinfect, metal items should be placed in an alcohol lamp for at least one minute. The best way to disinfect plastic items is to use a 1% sodium hypochlorite (Vitex) solution. The best way to disinfect metal tools is to use an autoclave. Commercial compounds containing 2% glutaralloid (such as Sydex, Rapidid, etc.) cause the destruction of HIV within 1 to 2 minutes.
Hygiene tips when shaving
Hairdressers should disinfect the thread with alcohol before starting shaving and use zinc oxide ointment after finishing the work to reduce the inflammation of the client’s skin. After each client’s use, the thread should be changed so that one thread does not touch the skin of both faces. In order to prevent contamination of the thread, he kept them in closed cans. otherwise, the possibility of transmitting skin diseases. For transient customers, the hairdresser should have a number of sterilized tweezers ready and use one tweezer for only one person during the day. At the end of the day, put all the tweezers in alcohol for disinfection.
Hair and hygiene tips when cutting
When you go to the barber shop to get your hair cut, often all the barbers wash the customer’s head before cutting. The cleanliness of the bathroom is an important factor in preventing the transmission of skin and hair diseases and fungal diseases. Hairdresser wash basins should be washed and dried after each use, while people who can only use one type of shampoo should bring their own shampoo when visiting the hairdressing salon. The second most important point in this section is the towel used to dry the hair. It is better for every customer to bring their own towel when visiting the hair salon. Of course, in reputable hair salons, there are a number of towels that are washed in the washing machine and dryer at the end of the day and sent to dry cleaning once a week for disinfection. The next point is related to the scissors and comb that the hairdresser uses to cut hair. Scissors should be disinfected with alcohol after each cup and sterilized in an autoclave at the end of the week. Shoulders should be washed and stored in a container containing alcohol after each use.
Health tips for using an apron
One of the things that is neglected in most hairdressing salons is the use of an apron. Normally, each apron is used for several customers, and in this way, the risk of transmitting skin and hair diseases through the part of the apron that is tied around the neck and in There is a direct connection with the skin. In reputable hair salons, they use special adhesives around the neck. In this way, the skin of the neck is not in direct contact with the apron. It is recommended to use a tissue around the customer’s neck before the apron to prevent the transmission of skin diseases.
Hygiene tips for meshing and waxing
Meshing hair is often done in two ways: using a hat and using foil. The hat used for mesh is made of soft rubber and has a medium thickness. Hairdressers are required to wash the hat with dishwashing liquid and disinfect it with alcohol after each use, and apply powder to it to prevent it from sticking. Using foil for meshing is more hygienic because the foil is disposable and is not used for the next customer. But the hairstylist who meshes with foil should be more experienced because the foil holds more heat and may burn the hair. Disposable spoons are often used to put wax on people’s skin.
Health tips for cosmetics
The skin and hair roots are made up of living cells that react to any kind of stimulation and external substances. The cosmetics used can have direct effects on the skin and hair, and also reach the liver and kidney by being absorbed into the tissues of the body through the bloodstream, and some of these substances (especially counterfeit substances) can cause dangerous damage to the organs. Continuous and heavy use of cosmetics, even if they are of the best standard materials, makes a person suffer from complications such as darkening and changing the color of the skin, losing the transparency of the skin, and causing allergies. Non-standard and handmade creams that are used in some hair salons are a good example of this type of material. Fake hair color breaks down keratin, which is the main protein that makes up hair, and causes hair loss due to continuous use. It also sometimes causes frizz, hair breakage, hair turbidity, drying of the sebaceous glands near the hair, and causing sensitivity and itching of the head and neck. Using low-quality and counterfeit mascara causes damage to the eyelids and shedding of eyelashes, also with the entry of these substances
People who have previous skin diseases with a history of skin sensitivity, especially collagen diseases that involve the skin, are vulnerable to the harmful effects of these substances. By stimulating the body’s immune system, these substances flare up hidden diseases, for example, people who have hidden lupus erythematosus, their disease becomes more severe even with a single use of fake cosmetics. Today, with the huge production of cosmetics, it is difficult to distinguish original cosmetics from fake ones, especially those made abroad. By making labels and containers similar to the original, profiteers and fraudsters launch fake materials on the market, whose impurity causes complications such as increased sensitivity in the consumer. Usually, these materials have a lower price than the original materials, but the best way to distinguish is that the materials made by the factories inside the label have complete specifications (manufacturing and operation license, address, production and expiration date, ingredients) and the materials made in foreign countries also have Production date and expiration date, the name of the country of manufacture, as well as the Farsi label of the entry permit number from the Ministry of Health. It is reminded that these materials should be procured from reliable and reliable stores and while observing proper storage conditions (away from light, heat and humidity) and paying attention to the date of production and expiration as mentioned, avoid their continuous consumption. Shared use of brushes and cosmetic pads and shared liquid cosmetics easily causes skin discomfort to be transmitted from one person to another.
Description of authorized duties in men’s and women’s hair salons:
Including bleaching or dyeing hair or coloring skin makeup, eyebrow repair with hot water pen without using ozone and ultraviolet rays, using wax or epilation, using moisturizing creams and standard masks are allowed.
Prohibited items in hairdressing salons: doing all things: tattoo, laser, cryo, eyelash and nail implantation with penetration into the skin, electrolysis, lipolysis, hydroderma, skin cauterization, hair transplant, peeling, performing beauty activities in women’s hairdressing salons is prohibited, and if observed, these places They are sealed by the Ministry of Health.
Hints: Using Savlon to disinfect tools in the hair salon is not effective in preventing the transmission of hepatitis B and C and AIDS. 70-degree alcohol has a disinfecting effect after the device is immersed in it for 15-30 minutes, so it is not a reliable disinfectant when the salon is busy. To disinfect, metal items should be placed in an alcohol lamp for at least one minute. The best way to disinfect plastic items is to use a 1% sodium hypochlorite (Vitex) solution. The best way to disinfect metal tools is to use an autoclave. Commercial compounds containing 2% glutaralloid (such as Cydex, Rapidid, etc.) cause the destruction of HIV within 1 to 2 minutes.
Other health recommendations: any materials used such as shampoo, creams, etc. in hairdressing salons must have health specifications and foreign materials must also have an entry permit label from the Ministry of Health.
It is forbidden to use solarium devices in hairdressing salons: To prevent skin diseases and the transfer of lice from infected people, towels and aprons should be used once and there should never be shared towels and aprons in the barber shop. Currently, most hair salons prescribe obesity and slimming products, all of which are medical violations. Among the things that have become popular in hairdressing salons is injecting lip gel. This causes the lips to swell.
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Dr. Negar Behrouz