Salon Biohazards 101: What’s Safe… and What Definitely Isn’t

This week we’re talking BIOHAZARDS in the salon - what they are, how they spread, and how nail techs can actually protect themselves.

The girls break down the real risks behind dust, broken skin, blood exposure, tools, gloves, airborne particles, and everyday habits clients don’t think twice about.
Plus: how long pathogens survive on tools, what happens when dust lands on your skin, why glove types matter, and what to do if blood gets on you mid-service.

With real stories from the salon (and from Michal’s lab experience!), this episode covers:
• How biohazards really enter your body
• Sanitising vs disinfecting vs sterilising
• Avoiding cross-contamination
• Managing cuts + micro-cuts safely
• Bloodborne pathogens nail techs should know
• Masks, gloves, PPE + modern salon safety
• The truth about dust extractors and airflow
• What to do when an accident happens

A must-listen for every nail tech who wants to keep themselves and their clients safe — without fear, overwhelm, or confusion.

Follow for more weekly episodes from the Monaco Nail Academy team! 💅✨

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Nail or Beauty School was just the beginning, right? What on earth do you do now?! Welcome to the Salon Success Podcast with Monaco Nail Academy. Our topics stretch beyond nails and into all things salon related - business, marketing and social media - and at very least hits you with real, honest stories about our experiences. This isn't school; this is real life, real business, and really freaking hard work.

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Monaco Nail Academy is a school for Nail Technicians in New Zealand. We offer remote/online training, and sell wholesale salon products to beauty professionals. Share with us! Tag @monaconailacademy or #LearnAtMonaco