August 1, 2008
| Article
Eczema is a chronic skin condition that is characterized by red, itchy, swollen rashes on the skin.
Keywords: autoimmune issues client health eczema nail diseases nail health
August 1, 2008
| Article
It’s tanning season and that means it’s prime time to remind clients of the importance of examining their skin for any early signs of skin cancer.
Keywords: client health skin cancer skin care skin conditions sun protection
August 1, 2008
| Article
It’s the end of a long day. You’re filing toenails and tired when your file slips and slices into the toe, drawing blood. What do you do? An elderly client stumbles and takes a bad fall to the ground. What do you do? A fellow nail tech is pregnant and working beside you when her water suddenly breaks. What do you do?
Keywords: sanitation working safely
July 2, 2008
| Video
Watch step-by-step demonstrations covering acrylic, gel and nail art.
Keywords: disinfection NSI salon sanitation sanitation
July 1, 2008
| Article
There’s a theory floating around that suggests hormones can wreak havoc on nails, causing the product to lift and nails to “fall off .” Is there any truth to the tale or are the affects of hormones the stuff of urban legends?
Keywords: applying enhancements to unhealthy nails brittle nails Doug Schoon effects of medications on nails hormones
July 1, 2008
| Article
The sun-drenched days of summer are here, and along with them, harsh UV rays. This month, we lay out an assortment of SPF products that clients can use while they enjoy the outdoors.
Keywords: Gigi LCN OPI Products skin care SPF
July 1, 2008
| Article
Onycholysis is when the nail separates from the nail bed. It’s a very common condition, and one that, if treated quickly, poses no danger to clients.
Keywords: applying enhancements to unhealthy nails fungal infections nail diseases nail separation onycholysis
June 1, 2008
| Article
Exciting new treatment strategy could help the body defend against potentially lethal strains of antibiotic-resistant Staph, also known as MRSA.
Keywords: client health healthy working infection control MRSA salon sanitation
June 1, 2008
| Article
They get their name from their resemblance to a little splinter wedged under the nail. In most cases, these small thin lines are harmless. But techs should be aware they could signal a larger problem.
Keywords: fungal infections nail diseases nail trauma psoriasis splinter hemorrhage
June 1, 2008
| Article
What you need to know about your Material Safety Data Sheets.
Keywords: educational materials product safety
June 1, 2008
| Article
Clients ages 8 to 80 enjoy salon services, but how techs handle an 8-year-old client will be different from how they handle her senior counterpart. Techs can develop a reputation for being the go-to girl among this expanding demographic by understanding the needs of an older client — and taking the time to meet those needs.
Keywords: building your clientele customer service elderly clients fungus healthy working
May 9, 2008
| Video
Attractive curved front, available in hundreds of colors, matte or gloss finishes, access from the back. When you place your order, our customer service department will contact you to assist in your selection of unit color and finish. Visit www.backscratchers.com (Resources/Downloads page) to download the Salon Vac brochure.
Keywords: Backscratchers sanitation
May 9, 2008
| Video
See how to apply Backscratchers' Glass Glaze system and how to use the Salon Aseptic system
Keywords: Backscratchers Glass Glaze wraps
May 1, 2008
| Article
The job of nail tech poses a few special challenges when it comes to your health. The good news is, little changes go a big way toward ensuring a long and healthy career.
Keywords: air quality ergonomics healthy working minimizing stress time management
May 1, 2008
| Article
Read how nail technicians and salon owners keep their clients' confidence and dispel their fears by making safety and sanitation in the salon an open book.
Keywords: consumer concerns negative industry press salon sanitation sanitation
