Salon/Spa

Hand Hygiene
Beauty professionals literally touch more individuals on a daily basis than most medical professionals. Hand washing is
a simple thing and it’s the best way to prevent infection and illness. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control &

disease.

Frequency Procedures
When to wash hands: Hand washing:
• Always use soap and water if your hands are 1. Wet hands with warm water.
visibly dirty.
2. Apply hand soap to hands.
• After coughing, sneezing, and using a tissue or
handkerchief. 3. Rub hands together vigorously to a lather.

• Before and after eating or smoking. 4. Rub for 15- 20 seconds, covering all surfaces

• After using a restroom.

Additional for salon/spa professionals: 5. Rinse hands with warm water.

• At the start of the work shift and after breaks.
• Before and after working with a client.
• After handling soiled equipment and/or tools.
When to use a hand sanitizer:
• Only when hands are not visibly soiled.
• After washing soiled hands.
6. Dry your hands using a paper towel or air dryer.
If possible, use your paper towel to turn off the
faucet.
Hand sanitization:
• Apply product to palm.
• Rub hands together covering all surfaces of

• When soap and water are not available.

• Rub until dry (15-20 seconds).

Source: Center for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC).

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