The health of any individual is of paramount importance as a satisfied customer brings more business. Procedures that are mainly followed in a salon are hair dressing, Skin Penetration and beauty and natural therapy. However, these procedures pose meticulous public health risks only if they are not carried out in a hygienic and safe manner. Both the operator and the client are at risk, these risks include transmission of communicable diseases such as Hepatitis B and HIV.
It is compulsory for operators to maintain equipment and premises in a hygienic state, and to carry out procedures in an appropriate and safe manner (Health NSW, n.d.).
There are many ways to obtain information about the beauty industry, especially in the world of intelligence and media. Firstly, One of the most important ways of information is Industry codes, the Harmonized System (HS) and the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS). Secondly, print resources are another most efficient way of information, WWDBeauty Biz in its every issue includes the trends motivating new personalities, products, behind the business, competitive information, and retail analysis. Thirdly, and most vital is internet resources, in this website includes a range of pamphlets on a variety of topics like acne, dermabrasion, tanning and other beauty related therapies. Fourthly, library of congress catalog searches this holds a database of works in the beauty industry, it may be recognized by searching the Online Catalog. Finally, Personal observation and experience is also a way in which information or rather a knowledge bank is created, this is created on the job interacting with colleagues and supervisors (Business Reference Services, 2010).
Workplace relations have a significant role to play to ensure the operational flexibility of retailers in increasing the output of the retail industry. Some industry groups and retail employers deal with about the impacts of awards on wage outcomes and workplace relations legislation, workplace flexibility, employment and productivity. Many unions and retail employees highlighted the comparatively low levels of reimbursement in the industry. If the workplace is friendly and comfortable for the employees they perform best at all time (Australian Retail Industry, n.d.).
It is very important to keep updated and stay well informed, this gives an upper edge to satisfy the customers and provide quality services. For this one should attend trade shows, attend product knowledge seminars and workshops and attending training nights, which is on the job training provided to the employees time to time.
There are a lot of publications and journals issued weekly, fortnightly and monthly, providing insight on the beauty industry. People now a days create blogs and share their thoughts and experience on their desired topic, which again is a good source of information. To reach new heights in the business, most of the cosmetic companies perform road shows, events and for this they ask experts to share their views and enlighten the interested society.
Share the updated magazines, publications and journals on beauty industry you have referred to. Communicate and inform about the health tips and precautions basis your personal experience. Sharing the information you have gathered visiting a website or from a seminar. One can always gather attention of the clients by giving them knowledge about the equipments and beauty products.
The Safe Cosmetics & Personal Care Products Act of 2013 and Need for Federal Safe Cosmetics Legislation these are the acts and laws which lays emphasis on the safety of the clients. Shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, lotion, baby powder, after shave – an individual uses about 10 personal care products in a day, which have more than100 exclusive chemicals. Exposure to such harmful chemicals lead to skin diseases, cancer, allergies and can make people suffer throughout their life. This is why safety is required at all time during the session (Women's Voices For The Earth., 2013).
The Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2010 [MA000005], is one of the awards, which approves of the best services provided by the salon. This helps recognize the talented artists and satisfies the customers of quality product and services.
Reference List
Health NSW. (n.d.). Part 3 Environmental Health Division 4 Control of skin penetration procedures . Available: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/skinpenetration/Documents/skin-ph-act-2010.pdf. Last accessed 30 May 2014.
Business Reference Services. (2010). The Cosmetics Industry Today. Business & Economic Research Advisor . 17/18
Australian Retail Industry. (n.d.). 11 Workplace relations regulation. Available: http://www.pc.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/113776/14-retail-industry-chapter11.pdf. Last accessed 30 May 2014.
Women's Voices For The Earth. (2013). Safe Cosmetics Act. Available: http://www.womensvoices.org/issues/tell-congress-to-protect-us/safe-cosmetics-act/. Last accessed 30 May 2014.
