Why can't Starbucks employees wear nails?

Can I have nails if I wear gloves at starbucks? Generally no. Both starbucks company policy and health code are very clear that nails are not allowed in food prep because of the risk that they chip off into someones food or drink.
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Why does Starbucks not allow nails?

Unfortunately no, the polish could chip and get in someone's drink. It's a health code violation.
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Are Starbucks employees allowed to have fake nails?

Yes they do, as long as it's not distracting or dangerous.
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Can you work at Starbucks with long nails?

I have worked at Starbucks for over two years and I have noticed, to the best of my knowledge, this is one company that does not allow nails. I can understand why the company established this rule.
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Can Starbucks baristas have acrylic nails?

Can baristas wear acrylic nails? Yes they do, as long as it's not distracting or dangerous.
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Does Starbucks allow lip piercings?

Starbucks standards are to have no visible piercings on the face. Gauges, tongue piercings, and earrings are fine. No you can not.
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Does Starbucks allow dyed hair?

9 answers. No facial piercings besides nose stud. Any hair color is permitted. You where able to freely express yourself.
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Is Starbucks tattoo friendly?

Yes, many baristas have tattoos on their arms and can't help but show it sometimes. But, back at the dress code part, if the tattoos are inappropriate in any way, the company will find every excuse to ask you to cover your skin.
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Can you wear a ponytail to work at Starbucks?

Hair Up, long hair is okay in pony tail. Hats are offered. Any as long as you hair is in a ponytail or grabbed up past your shoulders. Yes it is but your hat cannot have any logos other than the Starbucks.
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Does Starbucks have a strict dress code?

The dress code at Starbucks is mostly casual and encourages employees to express their personal style. However, employees are required to wear a company-issued green apron and are prohibited from wearing any clothing items that may clash with the apron.
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Can you wear an Apple watch at Starbucks?

Baristas are not allowed to wear watches, bracelets or wristbands. Simple necklaces must be kept under clothes. Wedding bands are acceptable, but a ring with a large stone is not.
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Can I wear a hoodie as a Starbucks barista?

Here are a few that caught our attention. Allowed: Crew necks in subtle colors. Not Allowed: Hoodies.
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Can I wear pink to Starbucks?

There are restrictions. No loud shirts or pants, no baseball caps, and no bucket hats. Bright hair colors including purple or pink are kosher, as long as the color is permanent or semi-permanent.
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Can you wear a wedding band at Starbucks?

"Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands," reads the document. Sorry, baristas – there's a real reason your boss is asking you to leave the ring at home.
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Can you wear jewelry as a Starbucks employee?

You can wear earrings and nose piercings, you cannot wear nails. You can't wear most jewelry or have your nails painted due to food safety practices. Earrings should not dangle and be no more than two per ear, and you can have a nose piercing.
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Can I wear Uggs at Starbucks?

Shoes in black, gray or brown are allowed so long as they feature only a small amount of accent color; but all shoes must be closed-toe, closed-heel, and cover as much of the top of the foot as possible, the company said. Also, no UGG-style shoes among others, the company added.
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Can I wear Crocs to work at Starbucks?

Black, non-slip shoes. Some areas allow crocs but they cannot have holes in them. Closed-toe and leather to prevent burns. Make sure they are comfortable, since you will be standing the entire day.
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Can you wear blue jeans at Starbucks?

No you can not. It's either black jeans or khaki colored.
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Can you have fake nails as a barista?

According to the 2017 FDA Food Code, the food employee may wear artificial nails or fingernail polish ONLY IF they also wear gloves that are clean and in good condition. Although, it is a best practice to forgo the nails and polish or check your company policy.
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Can you wear fake nails as a waitress?

The FDA Food Code regulations about food handlers' fingernails also include the prohibition of artificial nails and all nail art. Therefore, any nail products including gel, acrylics, and all forms of artificial nails or extensions would be banned.
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How can I hide my acrylic nails?

However, apply a couple of layers of sparkly nail polish to camouflage the gap. Glittery nail varnish creates the perfect cover-up for grown-out acrylic nails.
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Why can't nurses wear acrylic nails?

The CDC guidelines say that health care personnel should not wear artificial nails and should keep natural nails less than one quarter inch long if they care for patients at high risk of acquiring infections (e.g. patients in intensive care units or in transplant units).
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Why are false nails not allowed?

Artificial fingernail enhancements contribute to nail changes that can increase the risk of colonization and transmission of pathogens to patients. Outbreaks of infections have been traced to the artificial fingernails of health care workers. For those reasons they are prohibited for anyone having patient contact.
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Is dip powder considered artificial nails?

What are dip powder nails? Dip powder nails are somewhere between a regular mani and a fake acrylic nail. We can consider them a “diet acrylic,” says celebrity manicurist Erica Marton.
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Is gel polish considered artificial nails?

Acrylics and Gels are fake nails placed over your natural ones. Both can be made to match the shape of the nail, or to extend it. So, when you want longer nails, you are asking for either Acrylic or Gel extensions.
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