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Many estheticians not following safety codes in Metro Detroit:
Safety is Key When Going Hair Free

According to the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) guideline, all estheticians must,
among other things, wear gloves and perform the one-time-use per applicator policy for application of hair
removal products.

A recent article published in Skin Deep Magazine states that “ Universal precautions (UPs), which are
regulations that enforce the use of  personal protective equipment to provide barriers between the employee and
any potential danger or contamination. Gloves are the requisite UP barriers to harmful and contaminating
exposures during these services.

Rochester based esthetician, Tiffany Taylor has been an advocate for safe and effective body waxing since
2004. She uses the highest standards in waxing methods and products.

“I don’t double dip wax applicators and have spent years studying the laws about the services I offer,” said
Taylor. “It’s important for men and women to know the safety regulations and make sure their estheticians and
spa providers are following them.”

It was in 2004 while in beauty school that Taylor first learned to wear gloves, and not re-dip the applicator
during waxing services. These techniques are mandated in every beauty school and salon across the country but
many salons do not enforce these rules.

“It is a necessity to spread the TRUTH about waxing to clients that are putting themselves at risk, being waxed
by technician’s that do not follow these rules,” states Taylor.

Many clients want a quick solution to hair removal and salon owners are often looking to cut costs without
taking into consideration the sanitation and safety of their clients or their staff.

Taylor is now an educator offering workshops, video tutorials and a blog to clients and estheticians that are
interested in learning and practicing safer waxing methods.

What to look for in an esthetician:
• Are they licensed?
• Is their work space sanitary?
• Have they received additional training in the service the you are seeking?
• Are they willing listen to specific requests?
• What are others saying about them?

To find out if an esthetician is licensed, go to:

http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/0,1607,7-154-35299_35414_36852—,00.html

https://www2.dleg.state.mi.us/colaLicVerify/

See www.osha.gov <http://www.osha.gov>  for legal details.

Ms. Esthetician is located inside of Rochester Esthetics in downtown Rochester. Stop in to see Ms. Esthetician
during the month of October and $5 of each wax will go to benefit Karmanos Breast Cancer Awareness
research. To make an appointment or learn more about her waxing techniques, call (248) 413-7333 or visit
www.msestheticianwaxing.com.