March 11, 2005
| News
Beginning January 1, 2006, would-be nail technicians in Utah will have to stay in school a little longer. The state passed legislation increasing licensure hours from 200 to 300. In addition, the state banned MMA and also clarified the definition for nail techs to work on the hands, feet, and nails.
Keywords: legislation licensing MMA state boards
December 1, 2004
| Article
As pipe-free pedicure systems gain popularity within the industry, and concerns over sanitation and salon safety preoccupy the minds of clients and nail techs, it forces the question: Are pipe-free systems a better option?
Keywords: pedicure safety pedicure spa cleaning pedicure spas pipeless pedicure spa chairs
December 1, 2004
| Article
Do you find yourself taking things your clients and coworkers tell you personally? Are you occasionally irritable? Maybe your self-esteem could use a pick-me-up. Here’s how you can improve your attitude about yourself and in the process increase your salon success.
Keywords: attitude psychology self-esteem stress work life balance
August 1, 2004
| Article
A seemingly small safety hazard can turn into a big liability. By learning to recognize potential problems, you can prevent mishaps and create an accident-proof salon.
Keywords: insurance MSDS salon inspections
December 1, 2003
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Good or bad, odor reveals little about salon air quality. Even if your salon rates "sweet" on the smell scale with employees or clients, depend on more reliable measures than your nose to rate your salon's air quality.
Keywords: air quality healthy working masks OSHA salon odors
November 1, 2003
| Article
While death is an extreme result of stress-related illness, women are particularly susceptible to developing disease in response to stress--from depression and anxiety disorders to abdominal fat and colds.
Keywords: healthy eating preventing burnout stress time management well-being
November 1, 2003
| Article
While I am hardly an expert on balancing work and personal life, I know that since I've begun seeking a balance and creating time for family and friends, my life is richer.
Keywords: Louis Mattassi preventing burnout time management work life balance
December 1, 2002
| News
Is surgery more effective than wearing a splint for carpal tunnel relief? Study shows wearing a magnetic wrist wrap also reduces pain.
Keywords: carpal tunnel syndrome ergonomics working safely
December 1, 2002
| Article
Heeding your body's warning signs may be the best way to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome.
Keywords: As I See It carpal tunnel syndrome
November 1, 2002
| Article
A rash of salon fires reminds salon owners just how much they stand to lose. Knowing the potential fire dangers that exist in your salon and taking steps to curb them, as well as determining what your business is worth and getting good insurance coverage will help prevent a fire in your salon and minimize its effects should the worst come to pass.
Keywords: business tools chemical safety fire hazards insurance owner issues
July 1, 2002
| Article
Once viewed as “ New-age alternatives,” massage, acupuncture, and the Alexander techniques are gaining ground as conservative approaches to preventing and alleviating the painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Keywords: carpal tunnel syndrome ergonomics massage
March 1, 2002
| Article
It’s known as “the change of life” for good reason. Menopause brings many changes to a woman’s body – and not all are welcome. But there are ways you can make your change for the better.
Keywords: breast cancer awareness hormones menopause women's health
April 1, 2001
| Article
Heating up acetone in a microwave causes a fire that damages the salon and injures a nail technician.
Keywords: acetone/removal products Doug Schoon
March 1, 2001
| Article
Keywords: nurses and artificial nails
