In the beauty and hairdressing industry, practitioners’ hands are important tools for their work, but they often face various potential injuries. Therefore, it is crucial to effectively protect the hands. The application of cosmetology gloves provides a practical solution to this problem.

Problems faced by hands

In the process of beauty and hairdressing, practitioners’ hands will encounter many challenges.

In the hairdressing industry, long-term washing of customers’ hair can cause cracking and bleeding of the skin on the hands. Especially in the cold winter, frequent contact with water and shampoo causes a large amount of moisture loss in the skin of the hands, making the skin dry and fragile, prone to cracks, and even bleeding in severe cases, causing great pain to practitioners.

Contact with various chemical substances can also easily cause allergies, dermatitis and other problems. Chemical products such as hair dyes and perms used in the hairdressing process contain a variety of irritating ingredients. Long-term contact may cause allergic reactions such as redness, itching, and rashes on the skin of the hands, and even develop into chronic dermatitis.

In the beauty industry, long-term hand work, such as massage and care operations, may cause hand muscle fatigue and joint damage. In addition, since beauticians need to maintain a specific hand posture for a long time, it is easy to cause hand strain. Furthermore, hygiene and disinfection are also a major challenge. Excessive cleaning and disinfection may destroy the natural barrier of the skin of the hands, making the hands more susceptible to external irritation and infection. Moreover, when providing services to customers, if they do not pay attention to protection, they may be accidentally scratched or stabbed by tools or instruments, which may cause the risk of injury. These hand problems will not only affect the beautician’s work efficiency and service quality, but also have a certain impact on their physical health.

Choose suitable cosmetology gloves

In the beauty and hairdressing industry, there are a variety of cosmetology gloves to choose from, each with its own characteristics and applicable scenarios.

Nitrile cosmetology gloves are a good choice. They have excellent chemical resistance and can effectively reduce the damage of chemical reagents to hands. At the same time, nitrile cosmetology gloves are durable and puncture-resistant. Their puncture resistance is 3-5 times that of latex gloves, and they can provide good protection when contacting sharp tools such as scissors and shaving utensils. In addition, nitrile material is soft and comfortable, fits the hand shape, and there is no pressure when grasping. It is not easy to make your hands tired after long-term use.

Latex cosmetology gloves are soft and feel good, and can provide a more comfortable wearing experience. However, it should be noted that some people may be allergic to latex. In addition, latex cosmetology gloves have good elasticity and are prone to rebound during use. Long-term use may make your hands feel tired.

Vinyl cosmetology gloves have the advantages of easy wearing and breathability, relatively low price, and controllable cost. But it is not wear-resistant, easy to break, and not suitable for long-term use.

INTCO’s product innovation

INTCO Medical has always been adhering to the spirit of innovation and constantly forging ahead in technology. It has been committed to supplying more comfortable cosmetology gloves products to the beauty and hairdressing industry, striving to meet the diverse needs of the industry. Recently, INTCO Medical’s new product SYNMAX ULTRA VINYL GLOVES is particularly eye-catching. This product was born through extremely precise scientific research and countless test optimizations, and finally successfully achieved the ultra-softness of the glove material.

This soft touch is in sharp contrast to the stiffness and roughness of traditional vinyl gloves, completely saying goodbye to the previous poor use experience and bringing a comfortable experience to the wearer. Secondly, in terms of elongation, SYNMAX ULTRA VINYL GLOVES also performs well. Its stretch performance has reached 80%, close to the level of nitrile gloves. For those users with limited budgets but high requirements for protective performance, SYNMAX ULTRA VINYL GLOVES is undoubtedly an ideal choice, which can meet their needs while providing a cost-effective solution.

Cosmetology gloves are of great importance for the protection of the hands of beauty and hairdressing practitioners. They can effectively reduce the damage to the skin of the hands, reduce the risk of infection and allergies, and improve the comfort and safety of work.

Practitioners should choose suitable cosmetology gloves according to their work needs, budget and personal preferences. Whether it is nitrile cosmetology gloves, latex cosmetology gloves or Vinyl cosmetology gloves, as long as they are used properly, they can provide effective protection for your hands.