Beauty and Nail Salons
Employees and patrons of nail, hair and beauty salons are constantly exposed to toxic airborne chemicals, dangerous fine particles and a variety of unpleasant odours. Modern Alchemy Air Purifiers carries a selection of specialized air purifiers designed to effectively remove odours and airborne by-products from dyes, peroxide, perm solutions, solvents, polishes, fragrances, drying agents, filing dust and many other common salon hazards, creating a healthier indoor air environment. This can help to encourage return visits from clients, reduce staff turnover and sick days, and generally make your salon a more pleasant place to work.
Some of the hazardous chemicals found in nail salons include:
- Acetone – Found in nail polish remover and fingernail glue remover.
Possible health effects: headaches, dizziness, skin, throat and eye irritation, depression, nausea and vomiting.
- Toluene – A solvent in nail polish remover and nail treatments.
Possible health effects: skin, throat and eye irritation, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, anxiety, and in situations of prolonged exposure, birth defects, liver and kidney damage.
- Titanium Dioxide – Used in polish and nail glue.
Possible health effects: lung fibrosis and cancer.
Some of the chemicals of concern in hair and beauty salons include:
- Ammonium hydroxide, 2,5-Toluenediamine – Found in permanent hair colour.
Possible health effects: irritation of the skin, eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory system, along with the development of allergies.
- Ethanol, Hydrocarbons – Produced by aerosol hairsprays and mousses.
Possible health effects: irritation of the nose and throat, headaches and fatigue.
- Sodium Persulphates, Ammonia – Used in bleaches.
Possible health effects: irritation of the skin, nose, throat and respiratory system, nausea and vomiting.
Make your business a healthier and happier place for both your customers and employees, and set yourself apart from the competition, by providing a better indoor air environment through the use of specialized air purifiers. Modern Alchemy Air Purifiers offers expert advice, outstanding products, great prices and unparalleled customer service. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the products we sell so that you can buy with confidence. Contact us today!
Phone: 613-894-0331
Toll Free: 1-877-GO-7-PURE (1-877-467-7873)
Email: info@modernalchemyair.com
