Nail Salons Can Be Risky Business

Sekula, Shelley

doi:10.1001/archderm.138.3.411

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“…For instance, Sekula et al (2002) performed an environmental survey of four salons providing personal services in which swap samples collected from randomly selected instruments at each salon were analyzed for the presence of bacteria and fungi and their results showed that all instruments from three of the four salons were contaminated with bacteria and fungi. Due to the presence of these potential pathogens, the authors concluded that current disinfection techniques used at Enemuor et al 1223 each salon were inadequate in preventing health risks among clients.…”

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Evaluation of bacterial and fungal contamination in hairdressing and beauty salons

Enemuor¹,

Ojih²,

Isah³

et al. 2013

Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.

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A study was conducted to evaluate bacterial and fungal contamination in hairdressing and beauty salons in Anyigba -a university community in Nigeria. Samples were collected from six different salons located around Kogi State University, Anyigba. The samples were collected from combs, brushes, hair stretchers, rollers and hairpins and processed according to standard procedures. The isolates obtained were examined and identified using microscopic examination, colonial morphology and biochemical characteristics. Five bacterial and six fungal species were isolated and identified. The bacterial isolates include Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus sp, Enterococus species and Enterobacteria. The six fungal isolates were as follows Aspergillus species, Penicillium sp., Mucor sp., Rhizopus sp., Trichophyton sp. and Cephalosporium sp. The presence of these potential pathogens is an indication that hairdressing and beauty salons could be contributing to the spread of infection within Anyigba and also to the university community.

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Evaluation of bacterial and fungal contamination in hairdressing and beauty salons

Enemuor¹,

Ojih²,

Isah³

et al. 2013

Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.

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“…Fomites, such as hair dryers, scissors, combs and other tools used barber shops act as important pathogen-transmitters in barbers shops ( Kramer et al, 2006 , Stanley et al, 2019 , Adeleye and Osidip, 2004 , Barn and Chen, 2011 ), where every service can lead to the imposition of readily infectable skin-breaks ( Stout et al, 2011 ). Hairdressers, like barbers and their customers, are regularly exposed during their services to contamination by a wide range of both bacteria, some of which are potentially pathogenic ( Tharmila et al, 2012 , Enemuor et al, 2013 , Onajobi et al, 2015 , Janmohammadi et al, 2016 , Sekula et al, 2002 ).…”

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Degree of bacterial contamination in barbershops using hair dryers in Riyadh

Yousef

2021

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

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Barbershops provide areas for the growth and transfer of bacterial pathogens and thereby have an impact on public health. Barbershops are ideal places for the interactive spread of infections, including community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). Here, the work determines the degree of bacterial contamination of hair dryers used in barbershops. The samples were collected in the city of Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on March 2019. Significant bacterial contamination was seen, with total bacterial count increasing when the hair dryers were run for 20 instead of 10 s. The study shows a high level of bacterial contamination barbershops using hair dryers, with MRSA being isolated in some. The results suggest that high quality filters should be used inside hair dryers and filters, and theses should be cleaned frequently.

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Licensure and citations among nail salons in Michigan from 2017 to 2021: A cross‐sectional study of an overlooked and vulnerable industry

Levy

Rosemberg

Sturgis

et al. 2022

Health Science Reports

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Background: Nail salon workers (NSW) in the United States (U.S.) are predominantly immigrant women who face a number of occupational hazards, such as biological, ergonomic, and chronic chemical exposures. Additionally, there are challenges to keeping up with the latest practices in this evolving small business industry.Licensure requirements are intended to keep not only consumers but also workers safe, however licensure requirements vary between states creating little skill, education, and occupational health and safety knowledge and practice consistency among the nail salon workforce. The current state of nail salons and licensure of workers in the State of Michigan-an overlooked state and region (Midwest) in NSW research-was determined to better characterize this workforce.Methods: A Freedom of Information Act request was submitted to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs regarding nail salon establishments and their workers, formally termed manicurists, and citation data for breaches. Data were provided on the number of licensed cosmetologists and cosmetology businesses from January 2017 to March 2021. From there, the total number of licensed manicurists was determined, and the cosmetology establishment list was analyzed to see if the businesses exclusively or predominantly provided nail services.Results: As of Mach 2021, there were 1372 nail salons that exclusively provided nail services and over 12,000 licensed manicurists. Over half of the disciplinary actions cited were for salons not officially licensed. Michigan has reduced licensure requirements compared to other states and no continuing education (CE) requirements for license renewals. Conclusion:There is a need for industry educational and training standardization, across the nation, as well as heightened licensure requirements for these vulnerable workers. CE not only keeps workers abreast of the latest practices in the industry,

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Nail Salons Can Be Risky Business

Cited by 16 publications

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Evaluation of bacterial and fungal contamination in hairdressing and beauty salons

Evaluation of bacterial and fungal contamination in hairdressing and beauty salons

Degree of bacterial contamination in barbershops using hair dryers in Riyadh

Licensure and citations among nail salons in Michigan from 2017 to 2021: A cross‐sectional study of an overlooked and vulnerable industry

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