Caregiver + Sanitary Guidelines

At Dash of Dust, we believe getting pampered should feel magical, joyful, and safe! Because our littlest guests deserve extra care, we ask all caregivers to help us follow these simple guidelines when bringing their child for hair or nail services.

🧚 Caregiver Supervision

• A parent, legal guardian, or designated caregiver must remain responsible for the child throughout the service and available to assist with comfort, communication, and any special needs.

• Please let our team know before the service about any allergies, sensitivities, skin conditions, scalp concerns, or products your child should avoid.

• Children should never be forced to participate in a service. If a child becomes uncomfortable, upset, or asks to stop, we will pause the service and work with the caregiver to determine the next step.

🫧 Our Clean + Sparkly Standards

We take cleanliness seriously behind the magic!

• Hands are washed or appropriately sanitized before and after each service and whenever necessary.

• Work surfaces and service areas are cleaned and disinfected between guests.

• Reusable tools and implements are cleaned and disinfected according to applicable Illinois sanitation requirements and the manufacturer's instructions.

• Single-use items are used only once and are discarded after each guest.

💅 Nail Service Safety

For our little nail clients:

• Nails and surrounding skin are checked before beginning a service.

• We will not knowingly perform a service over open wounds, significant irritation, suspected infection, or other conditions that could make the service unsafe.

• Caregivers should tell us about known allergies or sensitivities to nail products before the service begins.

💇‍♀️ Hair Service Safety

• Brushes, combs, clips, and other reusable tools are cleaned and disinfected appropriately between guests.

• We do not share personal hair accessories, brushes, or other items belonging to a child unless they have been properly cleaned and are intended for reuse.

• Please tell us about scalp sensitivities, allergies, recent treatments, or other concerns before the service.

• If we notice a condition that appears contagious or requires medical attention, we may pause or decline the service and recommend that the caregiver consult an appropriate healthcare professional.

🤧 When to Reschedule

To help protect our little dreamers, caregivers should reschedule when a child is experiencing:

• Fever or significant illness

• Vomiting or diarrhea

• A contagious illness

• Open or draining wounds around the scalp, hands, or nails

• A suspected fungal, bacterial, or other contagious skin/nail infection

• Any condition that makes participation uncomfortable or unsafe

🌟 A Little Note for Our Caregivers

Our goal isn't perfection—it's prevention, cleanliness, and making sure every child feels comfortable.

By booking a hair or nail service at Dash of Dust, caregivers agree to follow these guidelines and to communicate openly with our team about anything that may affect their child's safety or comfort.

Thank you for helping us keep the magic clean, safe, and sparkling for every little dreamer! ✨