How salon hygiene should actually look
Hygiene is one of the two things people notice first at a salon — the other is how they're greeted. Here is what it should actually look like in practice.
Tools, cleaned between clients
Scissors, combs and clippers should be cleaned or sanitised between clients, not just at the end of the day. If you can see a tray or a sanitising solution at the station, that is a good sign. If you are unsure, asking is completely normal.
Fresh disposables, every time
Razors, wax strips and any single-use item should be fresh for every client, opened in front of you if you ask. A salon with nothing to hide will not mind showing you.
The room itself
A well-kept salon is tidy between appointments, with clean towels and gowns for each client. This is the theme reviewers raise most often about salons that get it right — and it is the first thing worth noticing when you walk in.
Ask, plainly
"How do you clean your tools between clients?" is a fair question at any salon, and a professional one to ask before you sit down.
Ask about hygiene practice