Is the recent consumer press about possible dangers at nail salons good or bad?
I believe the press is really good for the salons that are following the state board’s rules and regulations for sanitation and disinfection. I believe your salon will benefit only if you, the tech, make this happen by being vigilant. I believe if you post your procedures and let a client hear and see you following these procedures, you and the salon will benefit in the long run, in more ways then one. Word of mouth is a powerful thing. – ANN-MARIE REAVES, Scissor Action Salon, Pepperell, Mass. I think it’s a double-edged sword. It’s important that consumers are educated about safety and sanitation requirements. On the other hand, many articles and newscasts treat the issue in a sensational format by intimidating consumers with scare tactics. Most of this press seems to fall in the latter category and can only be countered by trusting and honest relationships between nail technicians and clients. – SARAH HALLFORD, Kiss My Toes, Citrus Heights, Calif. Personally, I think it’s all good a
