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In Europe, the highly contagious skin fungus Trichophyton Tonsurans (Ringworm) is spreading at an alarming rate. Reports of outbreaks are increasingly appearing in the media, impacting the industry significantly. This invisible threat lurks in many hair salons and barbershops, potentially causing long-term health issues for both customers and stylists. This is not limited to barbershops alone; the root cause is inadequate disinfection of hairdressing tools!

The Big Difference: Hygiene is Not the Same as Disinfection!

It is understood that cleanliness should be the foundation of any professional hair salon or barbershop. However, hygiene alone is not sufficient! It is crucial to understand that hygiene is not the same as disinfection. Only with thorough and professional disinfection can salons effectively manage the infection control and prevent the spread of pathogens, viruses, and fungi.

Imagine a stylist using the same comb on multiple customers without disinfecting it in between. An absolute no-go! But let’s be honest, this is often the bitter reality in most hair salons. Every morning should start with ten freshly disinfected combs, each used individually for different customers. By evening, these combs need to be professionally disinfected again. It’s a simple step with a huge impact.

The Vital Role of Disinfection: Attention Hairdressers!

Disinfecting hair clippers and scissors after every customer is essential to prevent the spread of fungi and related skin diseases. Remember: your tools come into constant skin contact with different customers! This applies to combs, scissors, clippers, sectioning clips, and similar items. Even the edge of the cape that wraps around each customer’s neck can be a source of transmission!

A Professional Disinfection Plan is Essential for Every Salon

What sounds complicated at first is not difficult. Practical solutions and highly efficient products are available to ensure professional disinfection in salons. But beware! Not all disinfectant products offer the same level of protection. Some products do not provide complete protection against all viruses, bacteria, fungi, and pathogens, or are not registered with the BauA (Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health). Choosing inexpensive, quick fixes or low grade products can ultimately ruin a salon’s reputation. Moreover, disinfected tools can quickly become dull or damaged when using disinfectants with high alcohol content. Therefore, choosing high-quality, certified products is crucial. NOVICIDE, a leading manufacturer in this field, offers disinfectant products specifically tailored to the needs of hair salons and barbershops, meeting all National and EU requirements. Based in Denkendorf, Germany, NOVICIDE has been raising awareness and producing professional-grade products “Made in Germany”. Quality is NOVICIDE’s top priority, with all products based on the extensive expertise of this family-owned business.

NOVICIDE disinfection solutions guarantee comprehensive and reliable effectiveness against viruses, bacteria, and fungi. All NOVICIDE products are designed for high performance in salons and are user-friendly.

The Most Important Hygiene and Disinfection Guidelines at a Glance: 

Professional disinfection of all used hairdressing tools according to each customer: This applies to ALL tools used, such as comb, scissors, machine, hair clips, department clips, as well as new cape.

Pay close attention to all disinfection instructions and exposure times!

Introduce an evening routine for disinfection: All combs used during the day must be placed in a disinfection cylinder in the evening and ideally leave to work overnight.

Hair clippers: Disinfect the blades with NOVICIDE Blade Care after each customer  or soak the blades in the NOVICIDE disinfectant solution Mixing ratio: 1:20 = 5% concentrate with water for 15 minutes. Ask the manufacturer of your machine for interchangeable blades and get several of these blades. This ensures that you always have a freshly disinfected blade at hand. 

Hairdressing scissors: After each customer, the hairdressing scissors must be disinfected. Either with NOVICIDE Blade Care, NOVICIDE Spray or set in the disinfection cylinder for 15 minutes. Here, too, it is worthwhile to organize another replacement pair of scissors so that they can always be used and disinfected.

Also disinfect: department clips, hair clips.

Disinfect salon surfaces well and thoroughly: Spray workplaces, shelves, etc. with NOVICIDE Spray and leave on for 3 minutes.

Capes: Use one-way neck strips  or fresh capes for each customer.

NOVICIDE offers reliable and high-quality disinfection solutions to ensure health and safety in hair salons and barbershops. A professional disinfection concept is essential to prevent the spread of infections and to offer customers the best possible protection. Hairdressers are called upon to deal more intensively with the topic and take the necessary measures.

Our  gratis Hygiene Plan can be found at: https://www.novicide.de/de/downloads/

As experts in the area of professional salon disinfection and hygiene, NOVICIDE® sets new standards in protection against pathogens and viruses. Our products offer a professional range of disinfection and hygiene products specifically designed for the needs of salons, barber shops, nail & cosmetic studios and pet grooming studios.

• Expertise:  European experts in the field of salon disinfection and hygiene.
• Specialized: Our unique product assortment is tailored to the unique needs of the beauty industry.
• Trust: Our products are developed and manufactured in Germany according to the highest quality standards.
• Meets National and EU requirements: NOVICIDE® delivers optimal effectiveness against all viruses (e.g., Covid-19), bacteria, and fungi.

 

NOVICIDE® Disinfection Concentrate

• NOVICIDE® Concentrate for professional, comprehensive disinfection of salon and cosmetic tools.
• Reliable effectiveness against all viruses (e.g., Covid-19), bacteria, and fungi.
• Suitable for use on smooth, non-porous surfaces, instruments made of stainless steel, glass, plastic, and acrylic.
• Easy to apply (mixing ratio: 1:20 = 5%, 50 ml Novicide concentrate to 1000 ml water).
• Available in : 500 ml / 2,000 ml.
• Alcohol-free
• Anti-rust formula.
• NOVICIDE meets National and EU legal requirements for the disinfection of surfaces and instruments.

 

NOVICIDE® Disinfection Spray (Ready to Use)

• NOVICIDE® Spray for disinfection of smooth, non-porous surfaces and instruments made of stainless steel, glass, plastic, and acrylic.
• Reliable effectiveness against all enveloped viruses (e.g., Covid-19), bacteria, and fungi.
• Suitable for use on smooth, non-porous surfaces, instruments made of stainless steel, glass, plastic, and acrylic.
• Easy to use
• Available in : 500 ml / 5,000 ml refill canister.
• Alcohol-free
• Anti-rust formula.
• NOVICIDE meets National and EU legal requirements for the disinfection of surfaces and instruments.

 

 

INTRODUCING SEYFNSTEIN®, our newest brand of professional cosmetic products. The first product is one you all know and love, our best-selling hair color remover pads. The same great product and performance
NOW: SEYFNSTEIN® Hair Color Pads & Fluid! 

Stylist know the problem: Very often after coloring, unwanted  color residue remains on the client’s skin. SEYFNSTEIN® Hair Color Remover Pads and Fluid are the perfect solution, as they effectively remove all traces of dark, stubborn color residue  from the skin, without harsh rubbing. Thanks to its formula with  Aloe Vera, Seyfnstein® Pads or Fluid are especially gentle and soothing to the skin.

For Professional and  Effective Removal of Color Residue From The Skin

Seyfnstein® Hair Color Remover Pads  / 80 Pads

Seyfnstein® Hair Color Remover Fluid  / 250ml

• Easy to use
• Removes dark, stubborn color residue without harsh rubbing
• Soothing to the skin and scalp thanks to Aloe Vera
• Pads: Drip-free & easy to use in a resealable jar
• Fluid: Stylists can adjust the amount of fluid required
• Pleasent scent
• Alcohol-free, will not dry the skin
• Economical and time saving
• All ingredients comply with the EU Cosmetics Regulation

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