Project MUSE - Ethical Issues in the Beauty Salon: The Development of National Ethics Guidelines for Aestheticians in the Netherlands (2024)

FAQs

What are some ethical issues in a beauty salon? ›

Your beauty salon policies and ethics should be clear, concise and comprised of key concepts that support the operation of an honest, reliable and quality-focused salon. The code might include a statement that you will not discriminate against employees or customers based on race, sex, religion, age or ethnicity.

Ethic Issues in the Cosmetic Industry

In more recent years, the beauty industry has been criticized for practices surrounding: false claims and misleading advertisem*nts, the unethical sourcing of ingredients, child labor, the use of harmful ingredients, animal testing, and excessive packaging.

Members are obliged to uphold the dignity of the profession and shall conduct themselves in conformity with good taste and professional decorum. Members agree to act honourably towards their clients and fellow practitioners. Members agree to maintain the confidentiality of their clients at all times.

Conduct business and professional activities with honesty, dignity and integrity, and with respect for the inherent worth of all persons. Refuse to unjustly discriminate against clients or other ethical professionals. Safeguard the confidentiality between practitioner and client at all times.

Unethical accounting, harassment, health and safety, technology, privacy, social media, and discrimination are the five primary types of ethical issues in the workplace. Resolving an ethical issue may necessitate dismissing an employee, warning an employee, or sending an employee for more training.

Ethical dilemmas can be divided according to the types of obligations that are in conflict with each other. For example, Rushworth Kidder suggests that four patterns of conflict can be discerned: "truth versus loyalty, individual versus community, short term versus long term, and justice versus virtue".

Some examples of ethical dilemma include: Taking credit for others' work. Offering a client a worse product for your own profit. Utilizing inside knowledge for your own profit.

An ethical dilemma is a paradox that comes up when there are two or more options, but neither of them are the best ethical or moral option. False accounting, sexual harassment, data privacy, nepotism, discrimination—these are just some of the ethical dilemmas that happen in today's workplace.

Running an ethical, professional beauty salon is crucial for success, with your reputation and client loyalty depend on it. A clear salon code of ethics outlines proper conduct expected from both staff and clients. Implementing shared values makes your salon welcoming and reputable.

What are some of the most common beauty salon violations? ›

I will not actively seek to take someone else's clients, disrespect a client or colleague, or willingly malign another stylist or other allied professional. I will actively strive to positively promote the cosmetology profession by committing to self-development and continually building my professional skills.

These principles include voluntary participation, informed consent, anonymity, confidentiality, potential for harm, and results communication. Scientists and researchers must always adhere to a certain code of conduct when collecting data from others.

The most unethical makeup companies include brands that still test on animals like Nars, Clinique, Victoria's Secret, Maybelline, Benefit, Chanel, and more. Other makeup companies have unethical working conditions and practice private labeling, selling other brands' products as originals.

The fashion industry faces various ethical issues including workforce exploitation, environmental impacts, hazardous chemical usage, and animal cruelty.