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Lack Of Education Lead To Adverse Health Effects
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Two studies find consumers are unaware of most health risks at
beauty salons and that nail technician training in handling
chemicals needs improvement.
Clients who frequent hair and nail salons exhibit more skin and
fungal diseases than those who visit less often and nail salon
technicians are receiving inadequate training in the use of
chemicals, suggest two Rutgers School of Public Health studies.
These studies highlight the need for beauty salon clients and
workers to protect themselves from health risks.
The first study, published in the November/December 2017 Journal of
Chemical Health & Safety, surveyed 90 hair and nail salon clients in
three New Jersey counties to assess their experience with
respiratory, fungal and dermal symptoms which often present as skin
rashes or nail disfigurements after visiting salons. The researchers
also sought to learn how aware clients were of the potential
biological and chemical hazards in salons. The study is one of the
first to focus on health risks facing salon clients rather than
employees.
"While there have been studies on the safety and health risks to
employees of these facilities, less is known about client perception
of these risks or whether they are exposed in a similar manner,"
said lead author Lindsey Milich, who conducted the study as part of
her master's degree research. "We found that although clients might
be aware of some hazardous chemicals like formaldehyde, they often
do not recognize the dangers posed by pathogens and environmental
irritants."
Fifty-two percent of the study's participants reported dermal or
fungal symptoms, which were most common among those who visited
salons at least three times within the past year. Conversely, nail
salon clients who visited less frequently had a higher rate of
respiratory symptoms. "We attribute these cases to the fact that
people who experienced respiratory symptoms were less likely to
return," said Milich.
The study also reported how improperly cleaned or re-used tools can
put clients at risk for contact dermatitis and can expose them to
bacteria, fungi, viruses and blood-borne pathogens, including the
hepatitis B and C viruses. Other potential risks in salons include
exposure to ultraviolet light, respiratory irritation from poor
indoor air and environmental quality, and allergic reactions to
products with high concentrations of chemicals, such as
formaldehyde.
Although more studies are needed to confirm and expand the findings,
Milich said the research provides new insights into salon client
safety and health knowledge. "Clients should ask their stylist or
nail technician about the chemical ingredients in the products being
used, how they disinfect their tools and the type of ventilation
system in the salon," she said. "People who use salon products at
home should read labels and become familiar with safety precautions
like wearing proper gloves or masks."
The second study, published online in November 2017 ahead of print
in 2018 in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine,
looked at nail salon technicians in New Jersey and the links between
severe symptoms and their on-the-job
exposure to chemical hazards.
The researchers surveyed 68 technicians from 40 salons in
higher-income (Livingston and Princeton) and lower-income (Newark
and Trenton) areas on their training and understanding of safety and
hygiene. They also performed observational surveys to identify
workplace hazards facing those employees.
Most respondents were Asian females with self-reported histories of
work-associated eye, nose, throat and skin symptoms. Few workers
reported using personal protective equipment and most had not
received training in their primary language, only in English.
"We found that these nail technicians were being trained but not
necessarily in their native language, which raises concerns on how
well the technicians understood the information being presented,"
said Derek Shendell, associate professor of Environmental and
Occupational Health and the lead author. "The study, while small,
gives an indication as to what might be occurring in other areas. It
raises awareness for technicians to know their rights, meaning they
should receive more comprehensive chemical use training and handouts
in both English and in their native language and to speak up if they
do not understand something."
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