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 customers and employees, and set yourself apart from the competition, by providing a better indoor air environment through the use of a specialized air purifier from Modern Alchemy Air Purifiers.
