Beauty & Nail Salons- Are They Safe? | AIDS Response Effort, Inc.

Steam autoclaves are becoming an increasing necessity in the professional fields of tattoo, body art, piercing, beauty and nail salons. Historically, many of these small businesses have chosen not to invest in an autoclave because they typically cost thousands of dollars. Saving money by not buying a sterilizer poses a serious health risk to their clientele. However, new, affordable, FDA approved sterilizers like the Saniclave 200, have recently been introduced to satisfy the small businessman on a tight budget.

?Many salons use Barbicide, UV light ?sterilizer? boxes, or other chemical solutions to disinfect their tools. [This method is] not totally effective at killing?all?bacteria and infection. The only solution that works completely is an autoclave, a machine used to sterilize equipment and supplies using high pressure and steam, which kills ? infective organisms,? explains Microbiologist and Hospital Administrator, Pavitra Sampath.

Recently, Singer and American Idol judge, Paula Abdul had her thumb nail surgically removed after she contracted a fungus from a nail salon. Since then, the celebrity has campaigned for increased sterilization and sanitary measures, including the encouragement of all nail salons to purchase and use steam sterilizers.

Tattoo and piercing shops should use sterilizers. PJ Skerrett of Harvard Medical School said ?the shop should have an autoclave.? Even ?using sterilized water when tattoo ink must be diluted? is pertinent to operating a clean, professional facility.

These types of practices are ideal, but are becoming more difficult as the economy worsens. ?I know of no one who can afford to invest in an autoclave, so it is unlikely you will commonly see one in a shop.? states a nail technician who wishes to remain unnamed. Sterilizers are a serious, but costly investment for small businesses.

?The FDA approved, American made Saniclave 200 is a product that was specifically designed to be affordable. It was designed for these types of businesses.? adds Isaac Erickson of Revolutionary Science. ?They must rely on proper sterilization to assure a professional and safe environment for their clientele. A lawsuit resulting from an infection can destroy a business overnight.? Make sure your shop that you use for anything on your body is a safe & clean environment. Your health depends on it.

Tom Thayer

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Source: http://www.aidsresponseeffort.org/2012/11/02/beauty-nail-salons-are-they-safe/

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