This document provides an overview of microbiology concepts for braiders, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and infection control. It defines pathogenic and nonpathogenic microbes, and describes how bacteria and viruses reproduce and spread. The document emphasizes the importance of sanitation practices in braiding salons to prevent the transmission of diseases. It outlines braiders' responsibilities to protect clients' and their own health through proper sterilization of tools and implements.

1. SALON ECOLOGY FOR BRAIDERS
MICROBIOLOGY
Salon
Fashion xx (n.d.)
All Braids and Hair Care Braider Sanitation Course
Bacteria, Viruses, and Fungi
Disinfectants: Sanitation & Sterilization

2. Welcome to the study of “Salon Ecology for Braider Practitioners” with emphasis on
bacteria, viruses, sanitation and sterilization in this first unit Chapter two of your 30 hour course.
Microbiology

3. Microbiology
Chapter Two of Salon Ecology presents three
main concepts: microbiology, infection
control, and first aid and safety.
Microbiology Objectives:
The first major goal of this chapter is to
introduce you to the study of microbiology
After the microbiology
presentations, readings, discussions, and
role-play, the student will be able to
recognize and name the structure and
function of bacteria and viruses by their:
• Types
• Classifications
• Growth and reproduction patterns
• Relationship to the spread of infection
Also, you will learn the foundation for safe
infection control practices and procedures.
What you learn will be useful in all parts of
your education and career working in a salon
as a professional braider.
Salon Ecology
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4. After reading and viewing videos about bacteria, viruses and fungi, you should be able to
demonstrate your ability to:
1. To list classifications of micro-organisms
2. To describe how bacteria and viruses reproduce
3. To describe how fungi reproduce
4. To explain procedures that prevent the spread of micro organisms in the
environment
5. To discuss the different methods of sanitation/sterilization
6. To describe how disease can be prevented
7. To pronounce biological terminology
Chapter Two: Microbiology
Learning Goals

5. Bacteria Everywhere…Even on your hands, agar dish
(JamJarMMX, 2012)

6. MICROBIOLOGY
Microbiology—what a big word to describe the study of a small organism! Yet
that’s exactly what microbiology is, the study (ology) of small (micro) living (bio)
organisms called microbes, such as bacteria.
Here’s a hint about how to
remember these words. The
Greek word pathos means
suffering. Pathogenic
bacterial cause disease and
therefore suffering.
Nonpathogenic =
suffering
A basic knowledge of
microbiology is important so
that you can prevent the spread
of disease through proper
disinfection within the salon.

7. Bacteria
Bacteria are sometimes called germs or microbes. They are one-celled
micro-organisms. The study of bacteria is referred to as bacteriology.
1. Nonpathogenic: no disease producing bacteria
2. Pathogenic: disease – producing bacteria
There are thousands of different kinds of bacteria, they can generally be
classified into two types:
Virus on the attack amongst bacterial cells

8. Nonpathogenic Bacteria
Nonpathogenic bacteria are harmless and can be very
beneficial. Some bacteria have medical applications.
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Other bacteria, like some
found in certain dairy
products (such as
yogurt), have health
enhancing properties.

9. Saprophytes (SAP-ro-fights) are nonpathogenic bacteria that live on
dead matter and o not produce disease.
Approximately 70% of all bacteria are nonpathogenic and many live on
the surface of the skin.
Nonpathogenic Bacteria
Other bacteria cause decay of refuse or vegetation; hence, improves the
fertility of soil

10. Chapter 2 Vocabulary Words
1. Microbiology
2. Bacteria
3. Viruses
4. Fungus
5. Non pathogenic bacteria
6. Pathogenic bacteria
7. Bacterial shapes
8. Microscopic organisms
9. Disease
10. Infection
11. Antiseptics
12. External Parasites
13. Immunity
16. Sanitation
17. Disinfection
18. Sterilization
19. Implements
20. Infection Control Guidelines
21. Bloodborne pathogen disinfection
22. Disinfectant products
23. Efficacy labels
24. Read the label and follow directions
25. Cocci (KOK –si)
26. Staphylococci (staf-i-lo-KOK-si)
27. Streptococci (strep-to-KOK-si)
28. Diplococci (dip-lo-Kok-si)
29. Bacilli (ba-SIL-i)
30. Spirilla (speye-RIL-a)
Upon completion of this vocabulary terminology lesson from Chapter 2 of Salon Fundamentals, you will learn
to say and define the following words:

11. What’s the Difference Between Bacteria and Viruses?
Cherishyourhealthtv (2012, September 12)

12. Pathogenic Bacteria
Bacteria live everywhere in our environment and
even exist inside our bodies!
Several different types of pathogenic bacteria are
harmful; they cause infection and diseases and
some produce deadly toxins.

13. Infectious bacteria are easily spread by using:
Ways in Which Infectious Bacteria Spread
 Unsanitary styling implements
 Towels
 Dirty hands and fingernails
Can you think of more ways infectious bacteria and viruses
are spread?

14. Only within the last 100 years have scientist,
such as Louis Pasteur and Alexander Fleming,
discovered these microscopic bacteria and
invented solutions to destroy many of them
to combat the spread of infection.
Background in the Fight Against Infectious Diseases

15. Short History About Penicillin

16. Pathogenic Bacteria
Pathogenic bacteria have their own distinct shapes that
scientist use to identify them under a microscope.
Do you know when a disease spreads, from one person to
another via contact, it is called “contagious or
communicable?”

17. After viewing the following video, provide
examples of contagious diseases and how
they reproduce to cause infection.
Your Task

18. “Flu Attack! How a virus invades your body”

19. Virus Structure
Hepatitis virus
Viral behavior on the attack
Viral shape (head)

20. Bacterial Structures
Bacteria
You will learn more as you link to other parts of this course
and through your course readings.
Can you name
shapes A thru F?

21. A Complete Look at the Structure of a Bacteria Cell

22.  Virus and bacteria structures are similar.
True False
Checkup
 Washing your hands with soap kills all microbes.
OR
 Some types of bacteria is good for you.
 Penicillin kills viruses and bacteria

23. Sweep , mop, scrub, and launder?
Can you tell what’s wrong with
this picture? What should you
do? Click on buttons you feel
are proper things you should
do to “clean” your work
station.
Salon Ecology: Sanitation
Pick up and organize? Sterilize, disinfect, and sanitize?

24. If you chose all of
those, you are correct!
Click the bottom to
conduct sanitary
procedures.

25. What else is wrong with this picture?
Opened storage
and bathroom
door. Why?

26. Here's a clean, orderly, sanitized and sterilized salon environment.
Courtesy of Folashade Oloye-Jordan

27. Braider Responsibilities
 To protect client’s health
 To protect your own health
 To protect your coworkers’ health
As a braider practitioner your responsibilities are:

28. How do you protect yourself and your client’s health?
Braider Responsibilities
By taking the steps necessary to ensure
that potentially infectious organisms
are not transmitted from one client to
another – or to yourself and other
braiders – via sterilizing contaminated
(dirty) styling tools, implements, and
laundry.

29. References
Cherishyourhealthtv. (2012, September 12). Bacteria and viruses - What
is the difference between bacteria and viruses? Retrieved from YouTube
website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-
HThHRV4uo&feature=youtu.be.
Encyclopedia Britannica. (n.d.). Penicillin [Video]. Retrieved from
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/449849/penicillin.
Fashion xx. (n.d.). African-American braid hairstyles. Retrieved from
http://fashionxx.wordpress.com/page/6/.
goBookee.com. (n.d.). Bacteria, viruses, and fungi - Natural Health.
Retrieved from
http://www.feelgoodnow.co.nz/downloads/Bacteria_Viruses_Fungi.pdf.

30. JamJarMMX. (2012, April 20). GCSE Science Revision: Bacterial
growth on hands. Retrieved from YouTube website:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xuEowtB7qg.
Microbiology for Braider Health, Safety, Sanitation, and Infection
Control. (2013, June 13). Retrieved from Quizlet website:
http://quizlet.com/24278842/microbiology-for-braider-health-
safety-sanitation-and-infection-control-flash-cards/.
NPR.Org. (n.d.). Flu Attack! How a virus invades your body. Retrieved
from YouTube Website:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpj0emEGShQ.
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http://quizlet.com/13149390/cosmetology-flash-cards/.
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