200 Atlantic Avenue, Suite S, Manasquan, New Jersey
(732) 551-6491 - Organic Hair Salon
Please Read our NEW Policies
We are all in this together, please read.
Safety and Disinfectant Best Practices We Will Implement
- Disinfectants must be EPA-registered and labeled as bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal. No product will be labeled for COVID-19 yet, but many will have coronavirus efficacy on their label or available on their websites. The EPA has approved any product that has tested effectively against human coronavirus.
- Disinfection only works on clean surfaces, so be sure you clean the surface before with soap, water and chemical cleaners. Disinfectant is also only for hard, non-porous surfaces (such as door handles, samples, lotions, shampoo bowls etc.), and should be done daily.
- Pay attention to contact time. Contact time on a label refers to how long the surface must stay visibly wet with disinfectant to destroy all pathogens on the surface. Typical contact time for sprays is 10 minutes, and for wipes, 2-4 minutes.
- Porous/soft surfaces cannot be disinfected, but they can be cleaned. This includes, but isn’t limited to, items such as towels, chairs and your hands/body. On initial re-opening, feel free to disinfect your chairs – but remember that ongoing use of disinfectants on soft materials can damage the material in the long run. Try to limit this to once a day.
- Pay close attention to things people touch a lot. Door handles, for example, should be disinfected every 1-2 hours. Retail shelves should be very clean if you intend for people to browse and shop.
- Clean and disinfect your shampoo bowl, handle, hose, spray nozzle and shampoo chair with a properly concentrated disinfectant or wipe.
- Laundry and linens should be washed in hot water with detergent and considered dry only until items are hot to touch.
- All linens should be stored in closed, covered cabinets until used.
- We Wash our capes after each use!
- Order Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks for us and our clients. PPE should be single-use and switched out after each client.
- Hand washing is the gold standard for disinfecting. Clients will always be asked to wash their hands upon entering the salon, over using hand sanitizer. Also, wash your hands after using gloves.
Scheduling and Check-Out
- We always stagger your appointments when possible to allow enough time to clean and disinfect between clients.
- We have a NO Walk-In policy to limit the flow of strangers in our salon.
- Thinking about ways to make point-of-sale safer, including implementing systems such as touch less credit card processing and Pay Aghead.
- If you need to touch your device to sign, we will be disinfecting your device with Barbicide disinfecting wipes. Let the liquid from the wipe dry for 1-2 minutes, and if needed, take a dry cloth to remove any streaks on the screen.
Salon Best Practices
- Remember, that our customers wants (or needs) to feel comfortable might be more than what the state mandates. WE Go the extra mile so there is zero doubt in our client’s mind that they are safe and secure stepping into your salon.
- Ensure all single-use items are brand new.
- We will Discard items in our salon that people pick up and put back down, such as:
- Magazines
- Self-serve coffee
- Candy jars
- Kid’s toys
We are vigilant for our safety and yours, in our One on One private boutique looking forward to serving you real soon.
Information
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a daily reminder that it is our responsibility as beauty professionals to keep ourselves, other employees, and the clients we serve safe and virus-free by adhering to the safety guidelines recommended by federal agencies such as the CDC and OSHA.
Visit the CDC’s site on Coronavirus (COVID-19) for continuous updates and actions to take to protect yourself. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
As a licensed beauty professional, I work in an occupation that requires personal contact with others. This means I have the very real opportunity to spread—or stop—communicable disease.
Together, we can break the chain of transmission!
- Wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and surfaces in between clients.
- In addition to your workspace, routinely clean and disinfect all areas such as offices, bathrooms, common areas, and shared electronic equipment.
Check out the Downloadable Resources section for a general reopening checklist and a letter to clients explaining the lengths you have taken to safeguard their welfare in our uncertain world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I prescreen for sick clients?
A: Use your customary appointment reminder and confirmation to ask about client wellness. If you use an automated service for appointment confirmation, look into customizing the message that clients receive before confirming or follow-up with a phone call 24 hours in advance. If clients are feeling sick, urge them to reschedule for when they are well again. If clients have to reschedule due to health, consider waving cancellation policies/fees and reassure them that you will see them again as soon as possible. Once a client enters the salon it will be too late to ensure the safety of clients and coworkers.
Q: What do I do if a client comes in with visible signs of illness?
A: While no beauty professional wants to turn a client away for services, it’s your responsibility to be aware of the visible signs of good, or not so good, health your clients may display. It is part of your job to refuse service if there is a concern about infectious conditions. You’re not being mean, you’re simply trying to protect the health and safety of yourself, your coworkers, and your other clients. This is the same measure you have always taken, whether it is for a rash, the flu, or the coronavirus.
Q: What can I do to help minimize the transmission of disease in the salon, spa, or barbershop?
A: Follow these guidelines:
- Hand hygiene is the most important step you can take to reduce the spread of cross-infection in the salon, spa, or barbershop and to protect you and your client.
- Keep accurate client records and screen clients and employees for visible signs of illness.
- A beauty business must have a clear, written policy on the consequences for not following safe work practices, safety rules, and standard operating procedures.
- Records need to be kept of disciplinary actions and warnings, and managers and supervisors should be accountable for their safety and health responsibilities.