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...............................................................................................................................................................................................................Nails - Expert Panel


Should Nail Salons be required to obtain a license before being allowed to perform services on clients?


Berenice Sullivan


Award Winning Nail Technician and ITEC Nail Technology Teacher at the Beauty Academy


“As a Tutor of Nail Technology I believe that it is imperative that nail salons become licensed.”


“To insist on licensing laws will prevent unqualified or poorly qualified technicians from performing treatments on members of the public. The nail industry has, through the years received a lot of bad press.


“This is primarily due to the fact that quite a few nail technicians are self- taught and sourcing products from the internet which may or may not be of good quality.


“Although these technicians are only trying to make a living, they don’t realise the damage they can do to their client’s nails and have no understanding of the chemicals that are used in nail products and how these can adversely affect the nails, if not used correctly.


“It is obligatory to obtain a licence to drive a car, to even own a dog! It is concerning to say the least that it is not necessary while performing treatments on the public with the use of files, drills and chemicals.


“It is in the interest of all dedicated, ethical and qualified nail technicians to see licensing come to fruition, so that standards are raised across the industry, nail technicians will be required to be properly trained, practiced and qualified in both the performance of the treatments but also in what constitutes excellent client care.”


Liz Byrne


En Vogue Nails Ireland


“Yes, I do think a license is a good idea.”


“As with all treatments in salons, nails are something that you have to spend a lot of time practicing and perfecting to provide a top quality treatment.


“Having a license shows you as a salon or a nail technician are fully qualified and have met with the standards that have been asked of you. This says a lot to your clients, to your staff and of yourself.


“This industry has seen a big change over the last few years and especially in this economic climate clients expect the best, and it’s imperative that they get what they have paid for.


“People are very quick to turn around and point the finger if something happens to go wrong, but if you have set your standards high and your procedures follow a proper regulating body you are not only providing a professional service but you have the security of that license authority to fall back on if needed.”


Clodagh Swanson


Director of Education CS Beauty Training and Clodagh Swanson Coaching


“I think there should be a general association for all beauty therapy professionals, nails included.”


“A register that is operated by a team of experienced people. The purpose of the register would be to accept credentials and verify that the person has a proper qualifi cation and industry experience.


“In the states they operate a licence system, I think that is a good thing, as cosmetologists and nail technicians are approved and the public can attend safely knowing they are in good hands. Anyone here can open a salon or nail bar and know nothing about the whole industry; regulation would promote the profession and instil confidence in the public.


“People have a very poor view of nail technicians and I think this is due to the unprofessional treatments being provided by some techs. I think we have great therapists and nail technicians here in Ireland, we just need to bring everyone up to the same standard and weed out the unprofessional and inexperienced.”


Anne McDevitt


Director of Éminence Organic Spa Products


“In the wake of numerous cases of permanently damaged nail beds from salon applications any licensing system should incorporate a commitment to hygiene protocols and public safety.”


“Although I don’t believe this would eradicate poorly trained nail technicians it should go some way to increasing standards.


“Perhaps licensing should extend to training academies? Of course, licensing will mean added costs to opening a nail salon, plus an increase in administration costs may simply drive more business into the black economy. So my jury is out!”


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