Iridis is COVID Safe & Hygiene-Focussed

✨ Your Safety is Our Priority: Iridis Hygiene & Infection Control Standards ✨ 

At Iridis Cosmetics, we take your health and safety seriously—and we always have. We’re proud to be industry leaders in hygiene and infection prevention, and we go above and beyond to make sure every visit is clean, safe, and fabulous. This outline is a summary of our 20-page document entitled “Infection Prevention and Controls for the Hair, Beauty and Makeup Application Industries Version 2 May, 2025.” This document outlines how Iridis complies with the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2008 and the ‘Infection prevention and control guidelines for hair, beauty, tattooing and skin penetration industries’ from the Department of Health & Human Services released in 2019. Not all requirements under that publication relate to the services that Iridis provides, however, Iridis complies with the best practice guidelines where relevant, based on a risk assessment approach and based on the services it provides.

Here’s how we protect you at every appointment:

🧼 Spotless Studio, Every Time

We run a tight (and sparkling) ship at Iridis HQ. Our studio is professionally cleaned fortnightly and meticulously maintained daily by our team. After every single client, all treatment beds, chairs, benches, and high-touch surfaces are cleaned with hospital-grade disinfectants like Viraclean and 70% isopropyl alcohol. We empty bins daily, vacuum floors, clean hand basins, and ensure every surface is immaculate. Even our cleaning gear is stored hygienically—because fabulous happens best in a clean space.

💅 Hygiene is Built Into Every Service

We offer low-risk beauty services—like makeup application, facials, lash lifts, brow services, and dry hair styling—but we treat hygiene like it’s high-stakes. Every brush, spatula, tool, and surface is either single-use or thoroughly cleaned and sanitised. We check for allergies, sensitivities, and skin concerns before we start, and we follow strict pre- and post-service hygiene rituals for every client, every time.

🧽 How We Clean Our Tools

Our tools get a five-star cleanse. Brushes, lash tools, tweezers, palettes—you name it—are cleaned with hospital-grade detergents (like Sonidet and Viraclean) and other appropriate cleansers like Bosisto’s, Sard Wonder Soap, or Diaso, rinsed, dried, sanitised with 70% isopropyl alcohol, and then stored safely. We have a dedicated “dirty-to-clean” reprocessing area to prevent cross-contamination, and nothing touches your skin unless it’s passed our strict inspection.

🖐 Hand Hygiene is Non-Negotiable

We don’t mess around when it comes to hand washing. All team members wash their hands thoroughly with soap and hot water and follow up with sanitiser before and after every client, and before touching any tools or products. No long nails, no chipped polish, and no jewellery which can get contaminated. It’s simple: clean hands = safe services = happy clients.

🚫 No Double-Dipping—Ever

We never double-dip or return product to containers—ever. All creams, gels, tints, waxes, and makeup are scooped, squeezed, or pumped onto clean palettes or disposable dishes using spatulas or clean brushes. Leftovers are discarded. Wax is applied with a fresh spatula every single time (yes, even in multi-use pots) and we adhere to temperature levels to sanitise wax.

😷 We’ve Got PPE (If We Need It)

Because our services are low-risk and don’t involve skin penetration, PPE (like gloves or masks) usually isn’t required. But if there’s any chance of exposure, our team is trained and ready. We also wear enclosed shoes, neat black uniforms, and keep our workspace free from loose clothing, jewellery, or anything that could interfere with cleanliness.

🩹 Skin Checks Before Every Service

Before starting, we check for cuts, rashes, cold sores, infections, or anything that might compromise hygiene. We’ll never proceed with treatments if we spot anything concerning—we’ll reschedule your service and protect everyone in the studio. Your safety always comes first. Please know that anything contagious must be advised to us, and if in doubt, just let us know. We are also mindful that we may unwittingly spread infections or conditions around your face if we don’t know you have something that needs to be treated differently – did you know that a cold sore can move from your lip area to inside your eye if you’re not careful? We do. So we ensure we handle risk of infection very carefully for reasons like this!

🔥 Waxing & Hair Removal Safety

Before waxing, we cleanse the skin with antibacterial prep solution (Lycotane). Wax is applied with single-use wooden spatulas (never double-dipped), and roll-on cartridges are either fully cleaned between uses or heated to sanitising temperatures. Tweezers and tools are washed and sanitised after each use. If there’s any bleeding (rare!), tools are handled and disposed of appropriately.

👁️ Brow & Lash Treatments

Before every lash lift, brow tint or lamination, we gently cleanse the area with a special micellar foam. We never treat clients with signs of eye infections or irritation, and all tools are thoroughly cleaned and sanitised or are single-use. From lash rods to brushes to applicators, everything is sanitised before touching your precious peepers.

💇 Hair Styling with Hygiene in Mind

We only offer dry styling (no cutting or colouring), which makes hair hygiene simple but essential. We thoroughly clean all brushes, combs, clips, rollers, and hot tools between each client using medical-grade cleaners and 70% alcohol spray. Got lice? No judgement—but we’ll kindly ask to reschedule your appointment.

💄 Makeup Application & Lessons

Brushes are deep cleaned and sanitised between every client using a multi-step process: eucalyptus-based detergent, warm water, hospital-grade cleanser, and 70% alcohol. We use single-use sponges and applicators, avoid using makeup over active cold sores or skin conditions, and decant everything onto palettes—nothing goes back into jars.

🧴 Product Safety

We regularly clean all product packaging and applicators. Pump nozzles, palettes, pencils—everything gets wiped with Viraclean and disinfected with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Lip and eye pencils are sharpened before each use. And yes, we check expiry dates religiously. If it’s not fresh, it’s not used.

🧼 Linen & Towels

Every client gets clean linen—every time. No compromises. Towels and headrest covers are washed separately in hot water (70–80°C) with Napisan and laundry detergent, then dried on high heat. Paper coverings are single-use. Hygiene + comfort = Iridis standard.

🗑️ Waste Management

All waste from services is classified as general waste and safely disposed of in lined, lidded bins. We also have a sharps container in case it’s ever needed (though we don’t use sharps in our services). Bins are emptied daily and cleaned regularly to keep everything fresh and compliant.

🧾 Client Forms & Pre-Care

Before any lash, brow, waxing, or facial treatment, you’ll fill out a Confidentiality & Indemnity Form, which helps us tailor your service and keep records of what works for your skin. Before your appointment, we send you a text with prep instructions (like removing contact lenses before a lash lift), and afterwards, we provide aftercare advice to help your results last longer.

💼 Staff Training & Health Business Registration

Our team is fully trained, qualified, and insured—and Iridis is registered with the local council as a Health Business which is a critical essential legal requirement for makeup artists and beauty therapists. Every staff member is inducted into our hygiene protocols and receives ongoing training. Our Studio Manager oversees daily cleaning, tool reprocessing, and monitors hygiene standards across the business. We’re not just compliant—we’re obsessed with getting it right.

🤧 COVID-Safe Policy

If you’re sick or have COVID, please reschedule your appointment (and we’ll do the same if it’s us). We’ve kept the best parts of our original COVID protocols—like hand sanitiser in every area of the studio, increased cleaning, and clear communication with clients. If needed, we may wear masks or ask you to. We’re in this together.

💬 Got Questions?

We’re always happy to answer any questions about our hygiene standards, tools, cleaning protocols, or infection control practices. Just ask us—or get in touch via our website. You can even speak directly to our Founder & Principal Artist, Peta-Gai McLaughlin. We believe transparency builds trust—and we’re proud to share what we do.

We take your trust seriously—and we’re proud to offer beauty services that don’t just make you feel incredible, but are delivered with care, respect, and the highest standards of hygiene. 💖