Tennessee Cosmetology Practice Exam

In a salon setting, tools that come into direct contact with clients and bodily fluids need thorough disinfection to prevent the transmission of infections. Shears, combs, and nail clippers all fall into this category as they are regularly used on different clients and can harbor pathogens if not properly sanitized.

However, a hairdryer is primarily an electrical tool used to provide heat for drying hair and does not come into direct contact with the client's scalp or skin in a way that would require disinfection. It is essential to maintain cleanliness with hairdryers, but they do not need the same level of disinfection as tools that have direct contact, making it a correct choice for the tool that typically does not require disinfection in the salon. Understanding the importance of disinfection practices for tools that come into direct contact with clients is critical in maintaining a safe and hygienic salon environment.