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Congratulations! You've landed your first job in your dream career, and you start in your beauty salon tomorrow. But wait! What are you going to wear!? Never fear! We've compiled the perfect uniform ahead of your start at the salon. Read on to find out more! Beauty Tunic A beauty tunic should be your first thought when building your uniform wardrobe. Beauty tunics are comfortable, durable and made from fabrics that won't let you down while at work. Salon tunics come in a variety of styles to suit everyone, such as asymmetric styles, tunics with pockets and statement tunics. All you have to do is pick your favourite! Salon Trousers As well as a durable salon tunic, you need a good pair of trousers. This is to protect your skin as well as maintain a professional look. Much like the salon tunics, these trousers are made from high-performing fabrics that are highly effective against spills and stains. Browse our collection of luxury salon trousers and find your perfect pair today! Comfortable Shoes Put the Vans away, as you will need very comfortable shoes for your busy shifts in the salon. Make sure you get a pair of classic black shoes...

Depending on your industry, there are many names for your uniform. You call them medical uniforms, nursing uniforms, surgical uniforms or the large variety of other names used. But the short, concise name for your uniform is 'scrubs'. As you know, scrubs are a piece of PPE (personal protective equipment). They are worn in hospitals, clinics and other places of care, where hygiene and cleanliness is of the utmost importance. However, have you ever wondered why they are called scrubs? How did they arrive at that name from their full name? Read on and we'll tell you all about it! A Brief History... Firstly, scrubs began during the Spanish flu, when education on how viruses spread lead to the wearing of masks. So, doctors began to wear protective clothing over their regular clothing. At first this clothing was white, but then changed to green for more contrast against blood. Why are They Called Scrubs? Nurses uniforms are called 'scrubs' for two reasons: Before nurses start their shift at work, they do something called 'scrubbing up'. This is sterilising yourself and your belongings. This includes washing your hands and putting on sterile scrubs. After a while, nurses started calling them 'scrubs'...

For those in the medical and healthcare industry, wearing scrubs is part of the job. Whether you're a doctor, nurse, dentist, veterinarian or pharmacist, you need to wear medical scrubs to protect yourself. Not only are they flexible, comfortable, and durable, but some high-quality scrubs can even enhance your professional appearance while you carry out your duties. However, they will only last for so long, and there will come a time when you have to replace them. But when is that time? If you are a wearer of medical scrubs, you know how important it is to have enough pairs, and that relying on a single pair of scrubs each day is not practical. To ensure that your scrubs maintain their optimal appearance, keep you safe, and present a professional image at work, here are some guidelines to follow. How Often Should I Replace My Scrubs? We have already covered how many pairs of scrubs you should own, now what happens when you've worn them out? It depends on the quality of your nursing scrubs. Cheap scrubs will last only a couple of months before they become visibly worn out. However, investing in good quality luxury scrubs means you will...

Just starting out in healthcare or as a nurse? Due to the nature of your industry, your healthcare uniform has to be washed after every shift in order to prevent germs spreading and present an overall clean image. But what happens if you're on call and your uniform is in the wash? How are you supposed to pick up a shift if you don't have a spare uniform? Read on to find out how many scrubs you should really have in your work wardrobe - the answer may surprise you! How many scrubs should I buy? In order to figure out how many nurse uniforms you should have, you'll need to answer these questions: Where do you work? Firstly, do you need sets of matching scrubs, or can you wear a healthcare tunic and trousers? Many hospitals or clinics will require you to have certain nursing uniforms. You may also need embroidery on each uniform item. Quality or quantity? Secondly, if you are budgeting, it may be tempting to get the cheaper scrubs that are made with lighter material. However, this could end up costing you more in the long run. Investing in high quality scrubs and medical uniforms will...