Hair ServicesQuestion 363 of 484

After completing a chemical service that touched the comb, neck strip, and cape, what must the licensee do before the next client?

a.Wipe the comb with a dry towel only
b.Discard single-use items and clean and disinfect all multi-use tools with an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant
c.Rinse tools in warm tap water
d.Spray the cape with cologne

Explanation

Board sanitation rules require single-use items (neck strips, applicator brushes, etc.) to be discarded and multi-use tools (combs, clips, shears) to be cleaned and then disinfected with an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant before reuse. Capes that touch skin must be laundered or covered with a clean neck strip.

Law Reference: 16 CCR §979

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