Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 175 - State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Chapter 10 - Licensure of Cosmetologists, Barbers, Schools and Related Establishments
Subchapter 7 - Sanitation, Disinfection and Safety Standrards for Establishments and Schools
Section 175:10-7-14 - Manicuring station and equipment; methyl methacrylate (MMA) prohibited

(a) Manicuring station and equipment shall be kept in a clean and disinfected condition at all times.

(b) Manicuring bowls, brushes, and other washable items shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use and shall be kept in a closed area, free from contamination, when not in use.

(c) Manicuring instruments, tweezers, and other non-metal implements shall be cleaned and disinfected. Implements shall be sanitized using an EPA registered product. Disinfected implements shall be stored in a sealed plastic bag or must remain in a dry closed/covered/light drawer, cabinet or box-type container until ready for use on next patron. At least two (2) sets of manicuring implements shall be maintained for each practicing manicurist in order that one set is appropriately disinfected for use on each patron.

(d) Hot oil or lotion manicuring units shall be maintained in a safe, clean and disinfected condition. A disposable type liner shall be used in unit cup to hold lotion. The used liner and oil or lotion shall be disposed of immediately after use and shall not be reused.

(e) Maximum precautionary, safe, disinfection and appropriate preparation and application shall be observed in sculptured nails, tips, and other artificial nail procedures. Each licensee shall be knowledgeable and alert to nail diseases and potential health hazards which may be present before or after artificial nail application. If evidenced prior to service, the licensee shall not proceed with application. If infection or other condition of disease is evidenced after application, the patron shall be referred to a physician or health clinic for appropriate treatment. No further manicuring services shall be performed until hands, nails, and/or fingers are free and clear of the disease or infection.

(f) Each licensee shall be knowledgeable of product ingredients. If not listed on the product, the manufacturer should be contacted for content information. The use of methyl methacrylate (MMA) is prohibited.

(g) Metal drill bits may be soaked in acetone to remove nail product. When removed from the acetone they must be washed using a brush and soap/water, then rinsed prior to immersion in disinfectant. Bits must remain in disinfectant for full contact time.