My Total Course Time – Say you’re the first person at the salon, spa, or barbershop every day. You unlock the door and then you’re off and running, thinking about keeping the business moving efficiently, making profits, and satisfying clients. …
My Total Course Time – In this lesson, we looked at a variety of easily transmitted infectious diseases – things you probably see all of the time, or at least frequently, while working with the public. For your own safety …
My Total Course Time – The COVID-19 pandemic has unfortunately shown that serious disease-spreading can and will happen in any location with human interaction, including your salon, spa, or barbershop. Before going to work, ask yourself, have you been feeling …
My Total Course Time – Here are seven ways to prevent the spread of infectious pathogens in the salon, spa, and barbershop: Wash Hands Clean & Disinfect Surfaces Protect Personal Items Cover Wounds Clean & Disinfect Linens Don’t Reuse Tools
My Total Course Time – Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that can and do exist almost everywhere. Most bacteria are harmless (nonpathogenic) or even helpful to your lives, but some can be harmful and cause disease. Pathogenic (harmful) bacteria are easily transmitted by …
My Total Course Time – A virus is an extremely small particle that infects and resides in the cells of an organism. Viruses depend on their host to reproduce and cannot grow on their own, like bacteria do, and are on the whole harder …
My Total Course Time – Viral Infections: These range from the harmless (warts, the common cold, and other minor respiratory tract infections) to the extremely serious (such as measles, chicken pox, and polio). Herpes simplex virus is an example of …
My Total Course Time – Thinking that all of this talk about disinfecting tools and implements is a bunch of malarkey? Take a look at this list of diseases on the next slide that are simple and easy to contract …
My Total Course Time – While no beauty pro wants to turn a client away for services, it’s your responsibility to be aware of the visible signs of good, or not so good, health your clients display. It isn’t worth …