Sterilisation of hairdressing tools

In beauty salons and hairdressing salons, in practice, insufficient attention is often paid to the treatment of tools such as scissors, combs and other accessories that hairdressers use every day. Not only are these tools rarely disinfected, but they are also often left insufficiently clean. It is important to realise that keeping clients safe and maintaining hygiene standards is not only an obligation, but also an important part of professionalism in the hairdressing industry.

To ensure safety and hygiene when using hair combs, brushes and clippers, the following post-use handling steps should be followed:

- Washing with soap and water: After use, tools should be washed thoroughly with liquid soap and running water. This will help to remove visible dirt and hair residue.

- Brushing: To be sure of priming, use a clean brush to remove any residual contaminants that may not be visible at first glance.

- Disinfecting: Disinfect by immersing instruments completely in a disinfectant solution or by treating the surface of the instrument with a solution with a dwell time of at least 5 minutes.

- Rinse with water: After soaking in the disinfectant, rinse the instruments with water, if so specified in the instructions for the disinfectant used.

These steps will ensure that your hair cutting tools are as hygienic and safe to use as possible.


Clips, curlers, caps and nets used in the curling process, as well as melting caps, must be hygienically cleaned after each client. This process includes thorough washing during water with special detergents.

Following the established norms and regulations, the detachable blades of hairdressing machines must also undergo a disinfection procedure after each client. This is an important measure in ensuring the safety of clients. The metal part of the machines, which is not removable, is mechanically cleaned of hair and then wiped twice with a special cloth soaked in a disinfectant solution.

These rigorous procedures ensure cleanliness and safety in beauty salons, assuring clients that they are receiving the highest level of service, with all standards of hygiene.


Cleaning the negligee of loose hair should be carried out in a specially equipped area in the hairdressing salon dedicated to this purpose. It is important to observe the prohibition of using a hairdryer to blow hair or shake hair off negligees directly in the workplace.

Sealed containers lined with disposable polythene bags should be provided for the collection of cut hair and used linen. Hair should be collected using a lockable dustpan, which should be placed directly next to the work chair. Once the bag has been filled with shorn hair, it should be tied securely and stored in a designated utility room until it is disposed of.