Personal Hygeine

Bad Breath

Bad Breath is something that must be prevented at all times when working in the salon.We work in close contact with our clients and bad breath is unpleasant and unacceptable. Now, some of the reasons for bad breath could be:

Smoking

Food

Illness

Poor dental hygiene

Dry mouth

Ensure that your teeth are kept clean at all times. Use dental floss and brush your teeth regularly, especially after meals or smoking. If required, use a mouth wash as well.

It’s a great idea to carry with you dental floss, toothpaste and a tooth brush. This way you can clean your teeth if your breath becomes bad.

Body Odour

Working so close to clients in a salon means that we must be clean and free from body odour and smells. Not only is body odour offensive and unacceptable, but strong perfumes are too. Just because you like a perfume, doesn't mean your paying clients like it.

Here are some tips to reduce the chance of body odour:

Keep yourself clean and shower daily

Use soap or antibacterial soap

Dry yourself thoroughly

Apply a deodorant or anti perspirant

Keep your clothes clean. Don't wear the same shirt two days in a row

Watch what you eat. Certain foods can affect your body

Dress Code

TO BE UPDATED

Finger Nails

Working so close to clients in the salon and using your hands, fingernails must be kept neat and clean. Clients can see them. Follow these guidelines:

Avoid biting or chewing your finger nails

Wear gloves for dirty work, like colouring or removing colours

Remove the dirt from underneath your nails regularly, using a nail brush (see pictur below )

Consider having a manicure

If wearing nail polish, maintain it. If it starts to flake or fade, wipe it off with nail polish remover and start over.

Hand Washing

Effective Hand Hygiene is the single most important strategy in preventing health care associated infections.

Hand Hygiene 

Is a general term referring to any action of hand cleansing. 

Includes:

Washing hands with the use of a water and soap or a soap solution, either non-antimicrobial or antimicrobial  

OR

Applying a waterless antimicrobial hand rub to the surface of the hands (e.g. alcohol-based hand rub). 

When performed correctly, hand hygiene results in a reduction of microorganisms on hands. 

Watch the instructional video.

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