April 1, 2008
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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
March 1, 2008
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There’s no proof that repetitive stress on the hands and wrists are the cause of ganglion cysts — benign, fluid-filled lumps — in those areas. But given the number of nail techs who develop them, the connection seems likely.
Keywords: ganglion cysts healthy working repetitive motion injuries
March 1, 2008
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Everyone wants to be the master of her own time, but with clients, friends, and family all pulling in different directions, how can we? This is a call to all nail professionals to snatch your appointment book from the hands of your well-meaning (but clueless) clients, and take control.
Keywords: business tools client scheduling organization service pricing
March 1, 2008
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If you’re feeling tired, apathetic, and cranky, you may need more than a good night’s sleep; you could be suffering from job burnout. Early symptoms of burnout are so common, they are commonly overlooked. Learn to identify the symptoms of burnout and develop ways to protect yourself before you crash.
Keywords: healthy working preventing burnout stress
February 1, 2008
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You don’t need to be a microbiologist to use disinfectants, but you do need to be an educated user.
Keywords: antifungals bacteria disinfection salon sanitation sanitation
February 1, 2008
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Rid the air of nail dust, heavy odors and fumes with a Source-Capture system.
Keywords: Aerovex Systems air filtration air quality ventilation
February 1, 2008
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You may be able to determine if the mystery item in the back section of the fridge has gone bad by a deep, hearty inhale, but does the nose test work on salon products? Read below to learn what it's time to throw out your stock — and how to do it without harming the earth.
Keywords: consumer concerns product disposal
February 1, 2008
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If you've got the room, why not round out your salon's offerings by introducing yoga to mix?
Keywords: adding new services business business building healthy working keeping your business competitive
January 1, 2008
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Late clients, bad bosses, staffing woes — nail techs often face situations that are out of our control. Sometimes we are able to gain control; other times we need to resign ourselves to our limitations and learn from the experience. Balance comes from knowing the difference.
Keywords: business building minimizing stress work life balance
November 26, 2007
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After a four-day trial in October, a federal jury awarded $182,000 in back wages, overtime pay, and damages to Susan Kim, a Korean immigrant nail salon worker who worked for seventeen years at 167 Nail Salon Plaza and was fired in March 2005 after demanding regular breaks.
Keywords: legislation working safely
October 18, 2007
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A new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the number of deaths caused by MRSA staph infections in the U.S. may soon surpass the number of deaths caused by AIDS, writes the Associated Press.
Keywords: MRSA pedicure sanitation staph infections
September 17, 2007
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The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded two Seattle non-profit groups $100,000 to help nail salons become more conscious of the toxicity of some of the chemicals used during business.
Keywords: chemicals eco-conscious salons EPA
August 3, 2007
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A new Texas legislature signed into law states that if Texas state health officials witness flagrant violations of sanitation standards in salons, they now have the jurisdiction to immediately close the salon.
Keywords: inspections legislation salon sanitation state boards
July 1, 2007
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Combat boredom in the salon by varying your routine and trying new things from time to time. Whether you’ve got a little downtime or you simply need to kick-start a new routine, there are many ways to re-energize and refresh your surroundings in order to up the entertainment factor of your job.
Keywords: adding new services business continuing education minimizing stress preventing burnout
July 1, 2007
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Balancing work and home life can be a tough task in many professions, and nail techs are often susceptible to last minute appointments and closing time squeeze-ins. NAILS asked salon professionals if it is possible to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life, and if so, how have they managed to do it.
Keywords: health healthy working preventing burnout stress time management
