Disposable gloves protect the nail technician's hands from chemicals, dust and client contact, and are changed between clients. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks nitrile, latex and vinyl gloves from TouchFlex, Basic, Shamrock, AdvanCare and Champion, by the box or by the 10-box case, plus UV shield gloves, spa gloves and finger cots.
Types of gloves
| Type | Best for | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrile | Latex-free everyday salon glove; black nitrile hides dust and stains. | TouchFlex Black Nitrile, TouchFlex Blue Nitrile, Basic 5.5 g Black Nitrile, AdvanCare Nitrile, Sonic Blue Nitrile |
| Latex | Close fit and touch, for staff and clients without a latex allergy. | Shamrock Latex, powder free, Champion Latex, Great Glove Latex |
| Vinyl | Short, low-risk tasks at the lowest price per glove. | Basic Vinyl Small, Basic Vinyl Medium |
| Cases of 10 boxes | Busy salons buying a month or more at a time. | TouchFlex Black case, TouchFlex Blue case, Shamrock Latex case, AdvanCare Nitrile case |
| UV shield, spa and finger cots | Client hand protection under the lamp, spa treatments and single-finger cover. | UV Shield Gloves, LaPalm Volcano Spa Gloves, Silkline finger cots |
How to choose salon gloves
- Latex allergy: choose nitrile or vinyl for staff and clients who react to latex.
- Fit: sizes run XS to XL; a snug glove keeps dexterity for detail work.
- Chemicals: a disposable glove is not a chemical barrier; change it when acetone or monomer soaks through, and between every client.
Related: Face masks, Disinfectant, Alcohol, All gloves, masks & sanitation
Guides
Salon gloves FAQ
Nitrile, latex or vinyl: which glove is best for a nail salon?
Nitrile is the usual choice: it is latex-free, resists tearing and fits closely. Latex fits and feels best but is not for people with a latex allergy. Vinyl is the lowest cost and looser, fine for short tasks.
How many gloves are in a box and a case?
TouchFlex gloves come 100 to a box and 10 boxes to a case. Other brands are listed per box or per case on each product page.
Do disposable gloves protect against acetone?
Not for long. TouchFlex states its gloves are not a chemical barrier, so change gloves as soon as acetone, monomer or disinfectant soaks through.
Order online for in-store pickup at our Markham, Ontario store, usually ready in 2 to 4 hours, or have your order shipped anywhere in Canada.