Ask Leslie | Salon Safety by Leslie Roste, BSN, RN
Leslie Roste, BSN, RN
BARBICIDE®'s National Director of Education & Industry Relations
Leslie Roste, RN, BSN graduated from the University of Kansas, where she studied Nursing and Microbiology. After leaving nursing, she began working in the professional beauty industry as a subject matter expert on infection control and public safety. She has written many articles and spoken to audiences large and small on infection control and chemical safety in the work environment and specializes in the salon and barber industry. She is very involved in the current discussion on occupational licensing as it relates to health & public safety in the professional beauty industry.
Leslie is currently employed by King Research as their National Director of Industry Relations & Education. Leslie has worked with cosmetology boards in over 30 states on revision of infection control rules and required curriculums consistent with current science and occupational trends. She writes science content for Pivot Point textbooks and recently worked with NIC to re-write their disinfection protocols.
You Are an Influencer! Become a Community Health Ambassador
Be Healthy Initiative | Become a Community Health Ambassador Having loyal clients is the first indication that you are good at your craft, but it is also an indication of how much they trust you with how they appear to the world. In a society where how you look is of...
Health & Public Safety – The Basis of Licensure
Licensure of Barbers and Cosmetologists dates back to before most of us were born. At that time, very few careers were licensed (less than 10%), but that number has grown, and now 32% of all occupations require a license. The licensure of an occupation is directly...
Are We Able to Go Back to Pre-Covid Guidelines?
As we move into year two of the COVID 19 pandemic, there has been so much change that it often seems that “normal” may never return. That said, we see signs of a return to normalcy increasing almost daily – many of us are dining indoors, attending family gatherings...
Common Salon Safety Questions & Answers
Q: “What is the protocol for servicing a client that tested positive for covid-19? When can they come back into a place of business?” L: When a client confirms that they have tested positive for Covid 19, first and foremost, be generous with your cancellation...
Let’s Discuss the Vaccine
“As of this writing, there are currently two vaccines approved in the US – Moderna and Pfizer, with a third (Johnson & Johnson) pending approval.” Since I have received so many questions on the COVID-19 vaccine, I thought I would use this month’s article to...
Common Salon Safety Questions & Answers
Welcome to 2021! One thing most people can agree on is that 2020 was a challenging year that had us all questioning a lot of things! In the salon, even things that seemed routine, like infection control routines, started to be questioned. This column is designed to...
Common Salon Safety Questions & Answers
Today we start the first “Ask Leslie” column. If you submitted a question and do not see the answer, please visit us at Barbicide.com, where I have answered a few more! Q: Hello Leslie! What an awesome way of connecting with industry professionals! Question regarding...
Are There Any New Methods of Infection Control?
“Most salons were doing infection control properly before COVID and their adherence to safety guidelines has meant they are not a part of most second wave shutdowns.” Q: I am considering using a service that sprays down my entire salon and kills bacteria for 3...
BARBICIDE® Back to Work Plan
FREE Download – A Plan of Action for your Salon, Barber Shop or Spa Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
Reopening Plan for the Professional Beauty Industry
The following recommendations, therefore, are enhancements to those existing rules and they address the unique scenario presented by the COVID-19 pandemic