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DEC 2012

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Sustainability Guide E If you're serious about bringing sustainability to the salon, the National Association of Eco-Friendly Salons & Spas (NAEFSS) can help. The NAEFSS Salon & Spa Sustainability Packet — the same packet used in its salon and spa certifi cation program — can now be purchased on its own. It contains specifi c details to create a plan for impactful changes and includes 1-2 hours of free phone consultation. For more information, go to www.naefss.org. {QA} AND Q Q Should I have any concerns about performing a pedicure on a client who has hepatitis C? Yes, you should have concerns about performing a pedicure on a client who has hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is most commonly spread through the blood. If your client has a nick in her skin that bleeds (such as something as small as a hangnail) and you also have a small opening in your skin, then theoretically the virus can be transmitted to you. Hepatitis is a virus that spreads relatively easily because it can survive for seven days on surfaces like manicuring instru- ments. Unfortunately, you won't be aware of every client who is carrying the virus and so universal precautions are always recommended with all of your clients. If you have a cut or opening on your hands it would be advisable to wear a Band-Aid and/or gloves in order to protect yourself. — Dana Stern, M.D. is a board-certi⇒ ed dermatologist specializing in nails. She works in private practice in New York City. I have a client who got her nails done yesterday. She is a bad biter and has just told me that she has what looks like blood pooling under a couple of her nails. I have never encountered this in 10 years. What could it be and what should I do? This sounds like it may be a subungual hemorrhage, which is when blood gets trapped under the nail secondary to trauma, in this case from nail biting. However, there are many things, some serious, that can cause discoloration of the nail. If the problem persists I would recommend that she see a dermatologist. — Dana Stern, M.D. f l y R (about salon safety and sanitation, nail disorders, science, etc.) Have a health question? E-mail it to Judy.Lessin@bobit.com and check back here for an expert answer. DECEMBER 2012 | NAILS MAGAZINE | 109 www.nailsmag.com/fifi/23245 S A N C a & t r s o i e s m o n n m n w o u a O l i n l S y A e f o s n y s s i l E o u d v n c B n i i e e r o a b l i n t i r m i n s F e o o - n n p Salon & Spa Sustainability Packet The Complete Guide to NAEFSS Certification c NAEFSS o ® l Second Edition e o t a s a t s s p a s

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