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Warning: I just read a salon safety report that freaked me out.
It said over 40% of stylists have had a chemical burn from a lightener in the last year. Saw it in a trade magazine from last month. Anyone else seen this or changed their mixing routine because of it?
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charliep791mo ago
That stat seems high for a professional setting. Most stylists I know are pretty careful with their mixing ratios.
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christopher_singh921mo ago
I saw a study from the Oregon Health Authority last year that found 1 in 3 salons had developer mix errors during inspections. I used to assume pros never messed that up, but the data shows it's a real issue. It's often not about being careless, but rushing during a busy day or getting distracted. That report totally changed how I view it, because even good stylists can make a simple mistake under pressure. It made me realize checking ratios is a constant need, not a one-time training thing.
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