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After the New York Times unveiled a year long investigation that showed instances of wage theft, physical abuse and a laundry list of violations, officials started moving to make changes.
Through the Claifornia Healthy Salon Collaborative, over 55 nail salons have been certified as meeting health standards making it a safe environment for workers. (Photo: Colin McConnell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
In California, the working conditions for salon workers are arguably better, especially after advocates formed the California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative in 2005. Although it only has four, full-time employees, the agency has made some positive changes in the past few years.
One of the collaborative’s most effective measures was developing a healthy nail salon recognition program. In 2009, the group devised a three-part certification campaign that would earn participating nail salons a visible placard to place on the window, so that customers could feel confident knowing that the workers’ health isn’t being jeopardized.
The program requires salons to dump any nail polishes containing the “Toxic Trio” which is formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate.
The certification program is currently available in San Mateo, San Francisco, Alameda County, City of Santa Monica and Santa Clara County.
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