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 salon 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
May 1, 2008
| Article
It’s most important to wear a mask when filing artifi cial nails. “Especially if you use an electric file,” says Schoon.
Keywords: electric file safety electric files working safely
April 28, 2008
| Video
Feet by OPI pedicure system is a system of professional products developed to transform ordinary pedicures into extraordinary spa services. It's a system so simple, it's perfect.
Keywords: feet OPI products pedicures salon sanitation
April 1, 2008
| Product
New and improved formula is healthier since it no longer contains phthalates.
Keywords: client health dibutyl phthalate (DBP) fast dry top coats nail diseases Poshe
April 1, 2008
| Article
Scooping your products into smaller containers helps avoid waste and prevents cross contamination.
Keywords: client health Doug Schoon healthy working product contamination salon sanitation
April 1, 2008
| Article
Offering pedicure services to foot care patients in the doctor's office provides ideal setting for the foot shy.
Keywords: booth rental foot care FootsieBath medical pedicures
April 1, 2008
| Article
Psoriasis is a chronic, recurring condition that commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. These patches frequently occur on the elbows and knees, but can affect any area including the fingernails and toenails.
Keywords: nail diseases psoriasis skin conditions
April 1, 2008
| Article
Salons are carving out a niche by catering to expectant mothers. Moms-only menus, specialized massage, and targeted retail goodies are just the beginning. With some planning and training you can add to the joy — and relieve the discomforts — during the nine months before birth.
Keywords: pedicure safety pregnant clients working while pregnant
April 1, 2008
| Article
Has the hubbub surrounding salon sanitation had a measurable effect on your business?
Keywords: consumer concerns negative industry press salon sanitation
March 1, 2008
| Article
A good manicure or pedicure should make clients feel special and pampered. Some services push the boundaries in terms of techniques, ingredients, and price to make them exceptional. Take a look at these services that go above and beyond.
Keywords: add-on services customer service day spa deluxe manicures deluxe pedicures
