April 16, 2012
| Article
Is there scientific evidence that a 45-minute massage decreases stress hormones and boosts the immune system or that mineral baths and mud packs alleviate pain? Yes and yes, say the folks behind SpaEvidence.com.
Keywords: natural healing wellness
April 2, 2012
| News
The April 2012 issue of Marie Claire shared with readers the best solutions to fixing and preventing broken or chipped nails.
Keywords: client health CND nail repairs top coats
March 31, 2012
| Video
Hair stylist and Salon Vac user Melissa Knoll demonstrates Backscratchers' Salon Vac system.
Keywords: Backscratchers salon equipment
March 29, 2012
| Article
Also known as spoon nails, koilonychia is an abnormality of the nail that causes it to be flat or concave and the outer edges of the nail to flare out.
Keywords: koilonychia spoon nails
March 16, 2012
| Article
New from Backscratchers Salon Systems, Herbal Synergy Nail and Cuticle Enhancer combines oregano oil, tea tree oil, and cinnamon oil to create a natural, powerful agent that attacks nail fungus.
Keywords: antifungals fungal infections fungus fungus treatments onychomycosis
March 15, 2012
| Product
Butter up your clients with Cuccio’s new cuticle conditioning stick, also available with a retail counter display.
Keywords: Cuccio Naturale cuticle treatments
March 15, 2012
| Product
Dermelect’s Resurface Stem Cell Reconstructing Serum is a skin-perfecting system that utilizes extracted stem cells of the Swiss Alpine Rose.
Keywords: anti-aging Dermelect lotions
March 7, 2012
| Article
Familiar to nail techs because it can turn clients’ nails green, pseudomonas is a common bacteria that thrives in many environments.
Keywords: bacterial infections pseudomonas Under the Microscope
February 27, 2012
| News
NYC-based DJ Harley Viera-Newton's nail painting ritual always starts with OPI Nail Envy because it contains protein and calcium to strengthen brittle nails.
Keywords: base coats client health nail strengtheners OPI products
February 22, 2012
| Article
Dr. Danzeisen and his partners developed Nourish, a line of enriched, anti-fungal nail lacquers and a nail treatment.
Keywords: antifungals fungal infections fungus fungus treatments nail treatments
February 22, 2012
| Article
Clean your station after each customer. No exceptions.
Keywords: Inspector Monika salon sanitation
February 21, 2012
| Article
The RaisEase rest was designed by veteran nail tech Jan Siegel to use with her own pedicure clients.
Keywords: ergonomic products pedicure products
February 10, 2012
| Article
Reflexology is a massage technique that is gaining popularity in salons. It differs from traditional massage by releasing pressure points instead of rubbing muscles.
Keywords: adding new services add-on services massage reflexology
January 31, 2012
| Article
Exfoliative keratolysis is a condition where the top layer of the skin perpetually peels due to a breakdown in the keratin that forms the epidermal tissue.
Keywords: skin conditions skin diseases
January 26, 2012
| Video
This new hot towel steamer is ideal for manicures, pedicures, waxing services, and more. For more info, visit www.beautypro.us.com.
Keywords: manicure accessories pedicure accessories
