EdTech for Cosmetology Education

Where Students Learn Sanitation
by Doing It

SanitationPro Lab is an interactive training platform that helps cosmetology students master sanitation and infection control through real salon scenarios — before exam day and before entering the workforce.

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20+ Board-Aligned Questions
4 Scenario Modules
29+ States Covered
State Board Aligned ✓
🪒 Tool & Implement Disinfection
You finish a haircut. Your next client is about to sit down.
What is the FIRST step when disinfecting non-porous implements?
A Immerse in EPA disinfectant
B Pre-clean to remove hair and debris ✓
C Wipe with alcohol pad
Question 2 of 5
40%
NC, TX, CA Board Rules Included
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Credentials
Licensed Cosmetologist
Cosmetology Instructor
Salon Owner — Psyched About Hair
Former NC State Board Examiner
Built by an Industry Insider

Founded by Someone Who Has Seen the Gap Firsthand

"I've sat on both sides of the exam table — as a student, as an instructor, and as a North Carolina State Board examiner. I've watched students fail not because they didn't care, but because they never had enough opportunities to practice applying the rules in realistic situations. That's exactly what SanitationPro Lab was built to fix."
Jasmin Pugh
Founder & CEO, SanitationPro Lab · Licensed Cosmetologist & Instructor · Former NC State Board Examiner · Owner, Psyched About Hair
The Problem

Cosmetology Students Are
Memorizing Rules
— Not Practicing Them

Traditional cosmetology education relies heavily on textbooks, lectures, and static demonstrations. Students rarely get the chance to practice decision-making in realistic salon situations before exam day or the first day on the floor.

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Passive Learning Doesn't Build Confidence
Reading about sanitation procedures is not the same as making sanitation decisions under pressure. Students struggle to translate rules into real actions.
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Exam Failure Rates Remain High
Sanitation and infection control consistently appear on state board practical and written exams — and remain among the most commonly failed sections nationwide.
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Real-World Safety Is at Stake
Gaps in sanitation knowledge don't just cost students on exams — they create public health risks in salons, spas, and barbershops across every community.
1 in 3
cosmetology students report low confidence in applying sanitation procedures before their first real client service.
"Students can recite the 4-step disinfection process perfectly on a test — and still hesitate at the station. That hesitation costs them on practicals and puts clients at risk."

— Jasmin Pugh, Former NC State Board Examiner
Our Solution

Interactive Training That Builds Real Skills

SanitationPro Lab replaces passive review with active practice. Students work through realistic salon scenarios, make real decisions, and get immediate, board-referenced feedback — as many times as they need.

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Scenario-Based Learning
Every module places students in a real salon situation — a client nick, a contaminated tool, a foot spa between clients. Students make decisions, not just select answers.
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Immediate Board-Referenced Feedback
Every answer includes a detailed explanation and cites the exact state board regulation or standard behind it — so students learn the rule, not just the answer.
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Repeatable Practice
Students can repeat any scenario as many times as needed. No time pressure. No judgment. Just practice until the knowledge sticks.
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State Board Aligned
All content is aligned with NIC/PSI national exam standards used in 29+ states, Milady curriculum, and individual state board rules including NC, TX, PA, OH, and CA.
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Instant Score & Breakdown
At the end of each module, students receive a score and a question-by-question breakdown — identifying exactly which areas need more attention.
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School-Ready Platform
Designed for cosmetology schools, community colleges, and workforce programs to use as a supplement to existing curriculum — not a replacement.
How It Works

Four Steps to Exam-Ready Sanitation Skills

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Choose a Scenario
Select from topic modules like disinfection protocol, bloodborne pathogens, hand hygiene, or foot spa maintenance.
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Make Decisions
Read the salon situation and answer scenario-based questions that mirror real state board practical and written exam content.
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Get Instant Feedback
Receive immediate, detailed feedback with the exact board regulation or curriculum standard behind every answer.
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Repeat Until Ready
Practice any scenario as many times as needed. Track progress, review missed questions, and build real confidence.
Who It's For

Built for the Entire Cosmetology Ecosystem

SanitationPro Lab serves schools, programs, and students at every stage — from classroom instruction to independent exam prep.

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Cosmetology Schools
Strengthen classroom instruction with a practical digital supplement. Give students more touchpoints with sanitation content before practicals and written exams.
Primary Customer
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Community Colleges & Academies
Integrate into workforce training and cosmetology programs to improve completion rates, exam readiness, and entry-level compliance.
Primary Customer
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Cosmetology Students
Practice independently outside of school hours. Build confidence before exams. Learn the regulations that protect your clients and your license.
Primary User
Why This Matters

Better-Trained Students Mean Safer Salons

Sanitation is not just an exam topic. It is a public health issue that affects every client who sits in a salon chair.

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Reduces Public Health Risk
Proper sanitation training directly reduces the risk of salon-related infections, bloodborne pathogen exposure, and regulatory violations in professional settings.
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Improves Licensing Exam Pass Rates
Schools that invest in reinforced sanitation practice give their students a measurable advantage on both written and practical state board exams.
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Strengthens Workforce Readiness
Students who practice applying safety standards are more confident, more compliant, and better prepared to meet employer and regulatory expectations from day one.
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Scalable Across All 50 States
Built on national standards with the flexibility to adapt to individual state board rules — making SanitationPro Lab relevant for cosmetology programs anywhere in the country.
What Board-Aligned Training Covers
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4-Step Implement Disinfection Protocol
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EPA-Registered Disinfectant Requirements
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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
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Universal Precautions & BBP Exposure Response
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CDC Hand Hygiene Protocol
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PPE Requirements for Chemical Services
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Pedicure Foot Spa Disinfection Rules
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Contagious Condition Client Protocols
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NC, TX, PA, CA, OH State Board Rules
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NIC/PSI National Exam Standards
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Milady Standard Cosmetology Curriculum
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We are actively seeking cosmetology schools, community colleges, and workforce training programs for our founding pilot cohort. Pilot partners receive early access, direct input into product development, and a chance to shape the future of cosmetology education.

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