Sanitary condition assessment of quick barber and hair care shops in one district of Shanghai

ObjectiveTo ascertain the current situation of new types of hairdressing business， to objectively evaluate the sanitary condition of quick barber and hair care shops， and to provide basis and support for relevant departments to formulate policies and management measures.

MethodsA total of 12 quick barber shops and 14 hair care shops in one district of Shanghai were investigated by field survey questionnaire.

ResultsThe quick barber shops and the hair care shops need to have public health permit. However， these new types of hairdressing business failed to follow the sanitary law and standard in many aspects. The government agencies also lack corresponding management means.

ConclusionThe governments should review the rules and regulations， create the appropriate standards， and exercise accommodative and prudential regulation on these types of new business.