How to prevent dermatitis

1. Step 1

   Wear disposable non-latex gloves when rinsing, shampooing, colouring, bleaching, etc.

2. Step 2

   Dry your hands thoroughly with a soft cotton or paper towel.

3. Step 3

   Moisturise after washing your hands, as well as at the start and end of each day. It's easy to miss fingertips, finger webs and wrists. See 'Skin care' [62KB] for more information.

4. Step 4

   Change gloves between clients. Make sure you don't contaminate your hands when you take them off. See 'Correct removal of gloves' [62KB] for more information.

5. Step 5

   Check skin regularly for early signs of dermatitis. See 'Skin checks' [59KB] for more information.

Further reading

• Myths, misundertandings and prevention checklist [62KB]
• Information on creams
  Recommended product types and information on suppliers.
• Information on gloves
  Recommended product types and information on suppliers.
• Skin care [62KB]
  Method for using hand cream, soap and cleanser.
• Skin checks for dermatitis [59KB]
  Regularly check your skin for early signs of dermatitis.
• Correct removal of gloves [62KB]
  Remove gloves carefully to protect your skin from contamination.
• SR11 - Hairdressing: Harm via skin or eye contact [149KB]
• SR12 - Electrolysis, piercing, tattooing and micro-pigmentation: General ventilation [136KB]
• SR13 - Nail bars: Engineering control [155KB]