Salon hygiene – safety & trust in nail salons
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Discover with PRO HAAR experts how salon hygiene makes all the difference. Sterilization, disinfection, and care – for safe, professional nail care.
Perfect salon hygiene – safety, sterilization & customer confidence
Hygiene is the heart of every professional nail salon.
A perfect manicure or nail art doesn't start with color, but with safety, sterility, and customer care.
The experts at PRO HAAR explain why salon hygiene isn't just a requirement – it's the foundation of trust and quality.
Why hygiene is crucial
During a manicure or pedicure, skin, nails and tools come into constant contact.
Without proper cleaning, bacteria, fungi or viruses can spread.
Professional hygiene not only protects the client, but also the stylist.
The three pillars of professional salon hygiene
🧴 1. Cleaning – visible cleanliness
Every surface, instrument, and action must start clean.
✔ Clean the work table daily with disinfectant.
✔ Wash hands before and after each customer.
✔ Use disposable wipes and tissue pads instead of reusable sponges.
🧼 2. Disinfection – protection against microorganisms
After each use, instruments must be disinfected in a special agent (minimum 70% alcohol or barbicide).
✔ Use separate trays for clean and used tools.
✔ Allow tools to dry completely before reuse.
🔥 3. Sterilization – absolute safety
For instruments that come into contact with skin or cuticle (such as pliers or files), sterilization is mandatory.
Use an autoclave or UV sterilizer to kill 100% of bacteria.
Professional tip from PRO HAAR: “Visible sterilization on the work table gives customers immediate confidence.”
Personal hygiene of the stylist
✔ Always wear gloves during risk treatments.
✔ Avoid wearing jewelry or long sleeves while working.
✔ Wear a face mask when filing or working with acrylic powder.
✔ Keep the stylist's nails short and clean.
Customer safety & comfort
– Clean the customer’s hands with sanitizer before treatment.
– Use only individual files or replaceable tips per person.
– Do not place sterile tools on the table until after opening the pouch.
Common mistakes in salons
❌ Use one disinfectant product for everything.
❌ Reuse files without cleaning.
❌ Do not wear gloves.
❌ Lack of ventilation around chemical products.
Hygiene = marketing of trust
Customers remember not only the color of their nails, but also the feeling of safety and professionalism.
A clean salon radiates quality, discipline and respect .
At PRO HAAR we believe: true beauty starts with care – for the customer and the environment.
