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Research Paper | Fashion and Textiles | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 1960 - 1965 | United States
Rethinking Infection Control in the Professional Nail Industry: A Biomechanical Engineering Approach and Medical Safety Standards
Abstract: Within the scientific and research context, an objective need is recorded for a radical renewal of infection-control protocols in the nail-service industry. The rapid expansion of the global market, valued in 2024 at 24.56 billion United States dollars with an expected increase to 36.27 billion by 2032, is accompanied by a persistent mismatch between dominant aesthetic practices and the requirements of biological and chemical safety. The relevance of the problem is intensified by data from 2024?2025 indicating an increased probability of reproductive dysfunctions, chronic respiratory disorders, and epidemiologically significant transmission of bloodborne infections within the professional environment. As a priority, systemic integration of engineering protective measures is considered, including local aerosol and dust capture systems, as well as the introduction of biomechanically correct methods for processing the nail plate, including the SlimEdge 45? technique described in the work Secrets of the Perfect Design. The rationale shifts from the concept of visually sufficient disinfection toward regimes comparable to medical standards of sterilization, taking into account critical points of contamination of instruments and surfaces. Additionally, the regulatory factor is analyzed in the form of the European Union 2025 ban on the use of photoinitiators (TPO), and a model of engineering design for a safe workspace is formed, oriented toward minimizing aerogenic and contact risks, as well as toward reducing cumulative chemical load under conditions of everyday practice.
Keywords: infection control, nail-plate biomechanics, SlimEdge 45 °, engineering design of ventilation, occupational diseases, Nailympia, biological safety, volatile organic compounds
How to Cite?: Natalia Yefremova, "Rethinking Infection Control in the Professional Nail Industry: A Biomechanical Engineering Approach and Medical Safety Standards", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1960-1965, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26414073526, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26414073526