Danuta Mieloch
Anna Garbowska
Lauren Berlingeri
Joey Wright
The abrupt closure of businesses in March 2020 due to COVID-19 left many entrepreneurs questioning their company’s future. For the beauty industry, in particular, government-imposed mandates required a temporary end to cosmetic treatments such as facials, hair styling, and filler procedures.
Ultimately, spas and salons around the globe were forced to shut down and restructure how they provide their clients with the luxurious beauty experience that they were used to. But now that the majority of COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, spas, salons, and dermatology practices have re-emerged with a much more personalized way of offering service. Ahead, we spoke with experts from various corners of the beauty industry on what the future holds in personal care and the positive changes that have been made for a safer, cleaner, yet elevated beauty experience.
Heightened Sanitation Procedures
Pre-pandemic, sanitation protocols did not always take precedence for clients when booking appointments. However, when it comes to spas, salons, and dermatology practices, many beauty experts and owners have reassured us that cleanliness has always been a top priority in providing clientele with the best experience. “Beyond offering masks and hand sanitizer, we utilize an overhead ventilation system and UV light sanitization to ensure optimal cleanliness,” says Dr. Jessie Cheung, a board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologist with practices in New York City and Chicago. UV germicidal light technology works wonders to sterilize and effectively kill airborne germs and viruses in Dr. Cheung’s offices.
“Estheticians are already trained to keep everything extremely sanitary, regardless of the pandemic,” explains Shani Darden, LA-based celebrity facialist and expert aesthetician. At Darden’s Beverly Hills Facial Studio, all staff members pride themselves on ensuring top-quality service and optimal sanitation.
“We have adjusted our schedules to accommodate extra time in between each client to allow for an even more thorough deep clean and disinfection of rooms,” explains Darden. All tools and machines are required to undergo a thorough cleaning in between usage, and each room is equipped with high-powered air purifiers to offer a serene feel. “We also use a medical linen cleaning service to effectively clean our towels and linens at the appropriate temperature,” adds Darden.
When it comes to Rescue Spa, a full-service day spa located in New York and Philadelphia, owner Danuta Mieloch has always adhered to top-tier service and sanitation. “Since opening our doors in 2004, we have always taken sanitization procedures seriously. For me, cleanliness is next to godliness, especially in …….