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Products marketed as 'magic' or 'burst' gel removers may contain methylene chloride, a federally banned, highly toxic chemical.

Industry News

Federal Research on Nail Salon Safety Concludes Due to Budget Reductions

by Anne Moratto

A federal initiative aimed at studying chemical exposure in nail salons has ended due to staffing and budget changes. Here’s what the project set out to do—and what its conclusion means for salon professionals.

Two women face each other over a manicure table, as one woman gives the other woman a manicure.

Wellness

Nail Care and Cancer Treatment: 6 Tips for a Safe Nail Service

by Kim Becker, Hello Gorgeous!

Cancer treatment can create very specific challenges for your guest when it comes to hair, skin, and also nails. Here are some tips for working with your salon client who is going through cancer treatment to help you provide a relaxing, enjoyable, and also safe experience.

Wellness

10 Tips to Keep Your Salon/Spa a Safe and Sanitary Place for All

by Nicole Johnson

Are your salon procedures safe for the health-sensitive community? Beauty industry expert Joy Johnson shares her tips for a safe salon and spa.

Wellness

What Is Paronychia?

by Michelle Pratt

Paronychia may start off as a small annoyance, but it can turn into a big problem. Early detection and treatment are best defense against this potentially painful infection.

Nail lamps pose a negligible amount of cancer risk, according to several studies.

Wellness

Are UV Nail Lamps Safe? How to Explain to Concerned Clients

by Nicole Johnson

Are your clients concerned about UV exposure from nail lamps? Here are some ways to ease their worries.

Wellness

Using Crystals and Essential Oils in Wellness Practices

by Anne Moratto

Crystals, stones, and essential oils have been used for centuries in healing therapies and practices. You can introduce their benefits to clients through products and services that tap into their unique properties.

A nail technician uses the 1-minute disinfectant between models at this year's LAFW.

Industry News

Prevention Disinfectants Named Official Disinfectant at LA Fashion Week

by Staff

Prevention Wipes and Ready-To-Use Spray were close at hand at workstations and backstage at the 2022 LA Fashion Week.

Be sure to communicate with your client about the level of pressure you're using.

Wellness

How to Safely Offer Diabetic Pedicures

by Nicole Johnson

Nail technician, esthetician, and product developer Joy Johnson has specialized in diabetic pedicures for years. We sat down with her to pick her brain about the benefits, risks, and opportunities associated with catering your services to health-sensitive communities.

Wellness

Your Salon Guest Has Cancer. Now What?

by Kim Becker, Founder of Hello Gorgeous! of HOPE, Inc.

For the last 16 years, I have performed makeovers on women battling cancer and during that time, I have learned a ton of dos and don’ts. Here are 5 mistakes we may make when working with a salon client with cancer and how to correct them.

Wellness

15 of the Healthiest Vegetables to Eat

by Alex Smith, Health Writer at www.heathcanal.com

Staying healthy and performing in top shape is important for your own health and the success of your business. Consider adding these vegetables to your diet to reap all of the benefits.