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Hand contact dermatitis is the second most commonly reported occupation skin disease in women. As a hairdresser, your hands are constantly exposed to irritating hair salon products, bleach, prolonged glove wearing and frequent water use.

by Chandler Rollins
January 14, 2014
2 min to read


Hand contact dermatitis is the second most commonly reported occupation skin disease in women. As a hairdresser, your hands are constantly exposed to irritating hair salon products, bleach, prolonged glove wearing and frequent water use.

It’s easy to put your clients first, but don’t forget to treat yourself. Ensure the longevity of your career and health of your skin by using a protectant. “Four out of five hairdressers worldwide experience work-related skin irritations on their hands, which are their most important professional tools,” says George Frantzis, co-founder and managing director of KALLISTA, makers of Daily Moisturizing Cream for Creative Hands.

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KALLISTA is a skin care company that features a line of products specifically designed to manage the everyday skin problems of the salon professional. “Our goal is to make every salon professional feel good every day in the salon as she, or he, helps make others look more beautiful,” Frantzis says. Learn more at kallistabeauty.com.

George Frantzis, co-founder and managing director of Kallista


t’s easy to put your clients first, but don’t forget to treat yourself. Ensure the longevity of your career and health of your skin by using a protectant.

“Four out of five hairdressers worldwide experience work-related skin irritations on their hands, which are their most important professional tools,” says George Frantzia, co-founder and managing director of Kallista, makers of Daily Moisturizing Cream for Creative Hands. Prolonged exposure to chemicals and water can potentially lead to health conditions like excessive dryness, irritation and waterlogging.

Kallista is a skin care company that features a line of products specifically designed to manage the everyday skin problems of the salon professional. “Our goal is to make every salon professional feel good every day in the salon as she, or he, helps make others look more beautiful,” Frantzia says. Learn more at kallistabeauty.com.t’s easy to put your clients first, but don’t forget to treat yourself. Ensure the longevity of your career and health of your skin by using a protectant.“Four out of five hairdressers worldwide experience work-related skin irritations on their hands, which are their most important professional tools,” says George Frantzia, co-founder and managing director of Kallista, makers of Daily Moisturizing Cream for Creative Hands. Prolonged exposure to chemicals and water can potentially lead to health conditions like excessive dryness, irritation and waterlogging.Kallista is a skin care company that features a line of products specifically designed to manage the everyday skin problems of the salon professional. “Our goal is to make every salon professional feel good every day in the salon as she, or he, helps make others look more beautiful,” Frantzia says. Learn more at kallistabeauty.com.

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