Courses Included

• Sanitation Laws and Rules: The Iowa Requirement

  Cleanliness is paramount in the cosmetology industry. Following the guidelines for sanitation and sterilization is a responsibility and requires vigilance. One technician can put a salon’s entire clientele at risk by not practicing stringent sanitation and disinfection guidelines. In addition, salon technicians should be well versed in the types of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites they may encounter so they may avoid infections. The transmission of these infections would be eliminated through proper sanitization and disinfection in the salon environment.

• Aromatherapy in the Salon and Spa

  Used in the salon or spa, aromatherapy can help clients to relax, help lift moods, soothe sore muscles and feet, be used in shampoos, creams and massage oils, and much more. Aromatherapy can provide many health benefits when used correctly and responsibly. It is always important to remember that, while natural, essential oils and aromatherapy can affect one's health positively or negatively, depending on the respect and care that the aromatherapist has for the work that they do. Used in the wrong way, oils can have serious health consequences and, while rare, can even cause death. However, the use of aromatic plants and essential oils throughout history has shown the great importance aromas and our sense of smell have on our general well-being.

• Burnout in Salon and Spa Professionals

  Salon and spa professionals are no exception. Work-related stress that is left unaddressed has the potential to develop into burnout over a period of time. The costs of burnout are even higher than those for stress and affect not only the well-being of the individual but that of the individual's family, friends, and colleagues. This course will define burnout as it applies to salon and spa professionals, including signs and risk factors. Methods of self-care are explored as a means to prevent and reduce the symptoms of burnout in salon and spa professionals.