January 23, 2012
| Article
Fish pedicures are unlikely to cause infection, according to a report released in October from the U.K.’s Health Protection Agency titled “Guidance on the Management of Public Health Risks from Fish Pedicures.”
Keywords: fish pedicures pedicure sanitation
January 18, 2012
| News
In the January 2012 issue of Essence magazine, celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan shares some secrets on how to avoid dried-out cuticles in winter.
Keywords: celebrity nail techs client health cuticle care cuticle treatments seasonal services
January 6, 2012
| Article
Paronychia is an infection that occurs when there is breakdown in the seal between the skin and the nail plate.
Keywords: nail diseases paronychia
December 28, 2011
| Article
An alternative to conventional solvent-based nail polish, Scotch Naturals WaterColors produces no noxious fumes or odors and delivers long-lasting, salon-quality color without yellowing of the nails.
Keywords: eco-conscious products eco-conscious salons green products green salons water-based polish
December 7, 2011
| News
In Glamour's December 2011 issue, many beauty questions were answered, revealing some important information about women's facial hair maintenance.
Keywords: client health customer service educating clients holiday products Tweezerman
November 28, 2011
| Article
Dr. Robert A. Kornfeld, founder of the Institute for Integrative Podiatric Medicine, suggests that toenail fungus in actually the result of an internal fungal infection.
Keywords: fungal infections fungus
November 28, 2011
| Article
A proprietary blend of citrus seed extracts, Citrusway Nail Solution is applied twice daily around and under the nail to combat darkened and discolored nails.
Keywords: citrus fungus nail health
November 28, 2011
| News
SELF Magazine, in the November 2011 issue, put together a list of ways to pump up manicures and maximize results for your clients. According to Maridel Reyes, it's always good to tune-up your technique.
Keywords: client health customer service nail health nail strengtheners tips
November 22, 2011
| Product
VB Cosmetics’ Cuticle Oil with Shea Butter is great to maintain healthy cuticles.
Keywords: cuticle oil shea butter VB Cosmetics
November 22, 2011
| Product
LCN’s Macadamia Nail Mask greatly improves the skin’s ability to retain moisture, and is applied over the eponychium and tips of fingers.
Keywords: hand care LCN masks
November 21, 2011
| Demo
Rehydrate dry hands this winter with the Repechage Anti-Aging Hand Treatment with Seaweed Treatment Mask.
Keywords: manicures Repechage skin care
November 18, 2011
| News
Genadur is the first FDA-approved treatment to help strengthen fragile, brittle nails. According to manufacturer Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Genadur helps improve the condition with a once-daily brush-on application that may start showing results in as little as 14 days.
Keywords: brittle nails
November 18, 2011
| Article
Inspired by NASA engineering, the EZ Back Zero Gravity Chair from Super Relax reclines fully to give the user the experience of floating on air.
Keywords: ergonomic furnishings pedicure furnishings salon furnishings Super Relax
November 9, 2011
| Article
A is for apple, unless you are a nail tech on the frontlines of client safety. Join in an alphabetical micro-tour of how we clean up.
Keywords: autoclaves disinfection handwashing implement disinfection salon sanitation
November 4, 2011
| Article
Beau’s lines are ridged or grooved lines that run horizontally across the nail.
Keywords: Beau's lines nail diseases Under the Microscope
