The Death Of A Manicurist

Every business must have a risk assessment in the salon to abide with health and safety regulations, which is required by the law. By doing this the manager or owner must control and assess the risks in the workplace. You need to consider what might cause harm to people and decide whether you

Nails have to be kept short for massage, so not to scratch our clients, they must be cleaned throughout the day, to avoid cross infection, and also not wearing any polish even base coasts should be kept clear off as they could lead to an infection. Also False nails

Had manufacturers acted in a responsible manner, VC never would have been introduced as a propellant into consumer products such as hair sprays, pesticides, and paints.” Although this ingredient was replaced by methylene chloride, and is an ingredient in Sebastian Shaper Hairspray Styling Mist for Hold and Control, methylene chloride has been discovered to have similar carcinogenic effects. Methylene Chloride affects the human organs, specifically the heart and blood vessels, the liver and the nervous system. Another harmful ingredient in this hairspray is Benzophenone-3. According to Skin Deep this ingredient has the following concerns: “Developmental/reproductive toxicity, endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes.” Further, the European Commission conducted studies on endocrine disruption and found that this man-made chemical creates a hormonal disruption in humans and animals.

New York has roughly 3,200 nail salons employing 30,000 manicurists and most of them are underpaid or unpaid for various reasons. The employer takes the risk to hire a new manicurist with or without the experience and for that reason they do not get paid for months and is also charged a small training fee of $100. On the other hand, employees go through the immense pressure such as for small mistakes, their tips are withheld, constantly monitored through video and in some cases even physical abuse. For instance, the owners of Iris Nails who has seven chain salons made an

Pharoah’s Hairum Salon & Spa stylists only use natural, non-toxic products on your skin, nails, and hair, and never use products that are tested on animals. Creating a toxin-free environment is very important to owners Susan and Stephen Minute. They want their clients to enjoy a fume-free experience when they visit.

Research has found brominated flame retardants building up in the body and breast milk, and animal and some human studies have connected them to neurological problems, reduced fertility, changes in thyroid hormones and puberty at an earlier age. When bromine replaces iodine during pregnancy, expectant mothers may be at an increased risk for delivering preterm babies.These babies could also end up with neurological problems due to the bromine and the premature birth. Children exposed to bromine in brominated vegetable oil could also experience developmental

chemicals and start flushing them out of our system”. (Source B). One of these, are a chemical

A “commodity chemical,” BPA is widely used in consumer products, and therefore is produced on a large scale. It is composed of two polymers: acetone and phenol. The two primary uses of BPA are for polycarbonate plastics (approximately 74% of its application) and epoxy resins (about 20%) (Ritter). Polycarbonates are manufactured by the combination of phosgene (COCl₂) and BPA (C15H16O2 ), and epoxy resins are made by combining BPA and epichlorohydrin (C3H5ClO). When unpolymerised epoxy compounds leach into food through packaging or come into contact with human skin through contact with cash register receipt tapes, for example, the estrogen-mimicking effects of the compounds have the potential to interfere with the normal function of

Here's how the study was done. The team of researchers purchased 25 nail products in May 2011 and sent samples to a laboratory who examined the samples for three chemicals known as the toxic trio - dibutyl phthalate and toluene along with formaldehyde. These substances have been a concern because of the potential health effects, especially to the salon workers who are constantly exposed to them.

Human exposure can occur through multiple routes, however oral exposure is the major route of exposure to BPA, thus, oral exposure occurs because of the leaching of BPA from polycarbonate containers and from the plastic lining of cans (Chris et al., 2009). Furthermore, BPA is also detected in indoor air primarily associated with dust, which indicates exposure can occur through inhalation (Taylor, 2008). Exposure to BPA in humans received dramatic attention when it was detected in serum, follicular and amniotic fluids, fetal serum, milk of nursing mothers, and in the urine (Gould et al., 1998). BPA as one of the potential EDCs to health risk and may interfere with the production or activity of hormones in the human endocrine system (Gould et

It is frequently used to make plastic more flexible in objects such as food storage containers, toys and tools which are used daily by majority of the population (PHSDP, 2015). There has not been a substantial amount of research done on this particular chemical and the public does not know much about this substance’s effects. Although there has not been any studies conducted on how diethyl phthalate directly affects humans, some have been conducted on laboratory animals. It was revealed that large amounts of diethyl phthalate consumed by mouth, is lethal to test animals while small amounts at brief exposure times appeared harmless (PHSDP, 2015). Therefore, with this limited information on diethyl phthalate, this experiment will provide more insight on the potentially hazardous chemical that is constantly exposed to the human population. After studying the effects of diethyl phthalate on the development and mortality rates of Artemia salina, a conclusion can be reached regarding how different exposure times and concentrations can affect a common primary consumer that is necessary in many

Because phthalates are found in personal care products, polyvinyl plastics,flooring, adhesives as well as food processing equipment, reproductive age women in the US almost have ubiquitous exposure to this group of

Each year new beauty trends come up and influence the society into trying them. Ever spent hours in a hair salon? How about a nail salon? Some woman can last hours in a chair to feel beautiful and nothing feels better than having the hair and nails all done.

According to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, pink-ribbon cosmetics sometimes contain carcinogens, which are cancer causing agents. In these cases, some people use the term “pinkwashing”, which is a term used when companies market pink ribbons along with their products promoting the fight against breast cancer, also contain particles that contribute to breast cancer at the same time. Fragrances include shampoos, deodorants, lotions and shaving creams because of their scent, but at the same time these fragrances can sensitize a person. The problem regarding lipstick is the fact that there’s lead in them and bath products often contain cancer-causing carcinogens even to infants. If a person is using nail polish or they go to a nail salon, they can smell the chemicals as soon as they walk into the room. (Campaign) Jane Houlihan, the Vice President for research at the Environmental Working Group, otherwise known as EWG, and creator of Skin Deep database, says, “Dark permanent hair dyes are linked to cancer. When you use those for a long time over your lifetime, those can be quite toxic. Nail care products tend to contain some of the most hazardous ingredients. But we also find carcinogens in baby products. We find skin

In many Asian and African countries, mehndi, also known as henna, is used for decoration and hair dyeing. Lawsone, the active chemical in mehndi, stains the skin and hair. It leaves behind a tint ranging from brown to red, most often the color of rust. The deeper the red, the more desirable the color, the goal being a burgundy stain on the skin and hair. This color is difficult to obtain with natural mehndi, so manufacturers of mehndi cones often add various synthetic chemicals to deepen the color. One such chemical is parapheylenediamine (referred to henceforth as PPD). With the chemical formula C₆H₄(NH₂)₂, PPD is in dark cosmetics, gasoline, and black rubber among other substances. The dark color is achieved by oxidation. When semi-oxidized or in the process of oxidizing, it has a higher chance of triggering an allergic reaction. More often now than in the past, mehndi manufacturers have been labelling their products “chemical-free”. While this title is admittedly false, it does bring a real problem to light. Chemical-free is often a misnomer, as everything is made of chemicals. This title serves to convince the public of a product’s safety. While most products are perfectly safe despite the worry surrounding this claim, mehndi cones that make this claim are safer than mehndi cones that do not. PPD is a pigment enhancer that can cause allergic reactions and severe complications, especially to the skin and kidneys. Mehndi without this chemical are far safer than those with