Throughout your career in the field of beauty and wellness, you will come into direct contact with many clients.  As a result, the principles and practice of infection control are of key importance in your daily practice.  These subjects have a direct bearing on your well-being and that of your clients.  That is why it is so important for you to know the necessary steps to prevent the spread of disease.  A basic understanding of how bacteria affect our daily lives is helpful in becoming competent in infection control procedures.