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Health and Safety Guidelines for Beauty Professionals

Mar 22, 2025

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Key Points from Lecture on Health and Safety for Beauty Professionals in Texas

Introduction

  • Presenter: Yadii
  • Audience: Beauty Professionals in Texas (Cosmetologists, Barbers, Estheticians, Eyelash Specialists, Nail Technicians)
  • Purpose: Cover important information for Texas State Board exams and general practice

Important Information Covered

  1. Health and Safety Definitions

    • Chlorine Bleach Solution: Used for disinfecting, mixed fresh daily.
    • Clean or Cleansing: Involves washing with soap and water but not disinfection.
    • Disinfect or Disinfection: Use of chemicals to destroy pathogens on nonporous surfaces.
    • Disinfectant Types: EPA-registered or chlorine bleach solutions.
    • Multi-use Items: Reusable items needing disinfection (e.g., scissors, Combs).
    • Single-use Items: Porous items for single use (e.g., tissues, cotton balls).
    • Sterilize or Sterilization: Use of autoclave or dry heat sterilizer.
    • Sanitize or Sanitation: Reducing microorganisms to safe levels.

  2. Health and Safety Standards

    • Use EPA-registered disinfectants according to guidelines.
    • Chlorine bleach solutions must be mixed daily and properly stored.
    • Maintain general cleanliness and hygiene standards in establishments.
    • Tools and implements must be cleaned and disinfected between uses.

  3. General Requirements

    • Practitioners must wash hands before each client.
    • Use clean and disinfected equipment and supplies.
    • No services if the client shows signs of contagious conditions.

  4. Service Specific Standards

    • Hair Cutting and Styling: Implements must be disinfected; capes must be clean.
    • Esthetician Services: Use gloves, clean and disinfect multi-use implements.
    • Temporary Hair Removal: Practitioners must ensure cleanliness and use single-use items appropriately.
    • Blood and Body Fluids: Proper disinfectants and safety measures must be used.

  5. Prohibited Practices and FDA Regulations

    • Certain substances like MMA monomer and razor-type callus cutters are banned.
    • Compliance with FDA and safety standards is mandatory.

  6. Establishment Requirements

    • Clean and maintain floors, walls, plumbing, and facilities.
    • Separate business premises from living spaces.
    • Proper ventilation and sanitation measures required.

  7. Eyelash Extension Application

    • Clean hands, equipment, and materials required before service.
    • Single-use items must be disposed of after use.
    • Proper storage of extensions and materials.

Conclusion

  • Final Notes: This information is critical for passing Texas State Board exams and maintaining safety standards.
  • Call to Action: Engage with content, share, and prepare for exams.
  • Resources: Check the description for links to further information from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations.

These notes cover the essential information shared in the video and can be used for study and reference purposes for beauty professionals preparing for licensing exams.

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