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Still Beating the Odds - A Nail Technician Fighting Cancer

October 1, 1998  | Article

This October, Lesa Perry and her sister Vickie Johnson will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of their salon, For Your Nails Only, in Brentwood, Tenn. But Perry will also be celebrating the gift of life — her own.

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, So Be Aware!

October 1, 1998  | Article

The Battle Against Burnout

April 1, 1998  | Article

Calm Yourself During Stress Awareness Month

April 1, 1998  | Article

NAILS asked a group of nail technicians what they do to unwind and keep stress at bay.

I Hurt All Over? It Might Be Fibromyalgia

April 1, 1998  | Article

At first she thought she might have a cold or the flu, but when her symptoms persisted, and then it got worse, Bricker visited her doctor. After many visits, she was finally diagnosed.

MSDS Intelligence

March 1, 1998  | Article

If you are a salon owner and don’t have proper MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) documentation, not only are you doing yourself and your clients a disservice, but you also risk getting into hot water with your local OSHA agency.

All the News That's Fit to Print [Understanding EMA Safety Issues]

November 1, 1997  | Article

I have learned one thing about nail technicians: They want the truth about the products they use and they can tell when they're getting it.

Hoping to the Beat Odds

October 1, 1997  | Article

When salon owner Lesa Perry was diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 31, she was in disbelief. She credits her family, friends, coworkers, and clients for being there every step of the way of her difficult journey.

As I See It: Breast Cancer: A Democratic Disease

October 1, 1997  | Article

When Occupational Asthma Attacks

February 1, 1997  | Article

Nail technicians, as well as hairstylists, can be susceptible to contracting this frightening but manageable condition. With a little planning and care, onset can sometimes be prevented, slowed, or made more tolerable.

As I See It: FDA and NMC Denounce MMA Use

October 1, 1996  | Article

Whether you call it “dental acrylic,” “porcelain,” or methyl methacrylate (its proper name), there should be no question any longer that MMA does not belong on human fingernails. T

Working While Pregnant: Reducing the Risks

August 1, 1996  | Article

Research is inconclusive regarding a link between chemicals used in the salon and certain birth defects, but don’t take chances. Experts agree that using commonsense precautions can substantially reduce any potential risk to pregnant nail technicians.

Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

May 1, 1996  | Article

Avoid this painful disorder by taking just a few minutes each day to stretch and strengthen your hands, wrists, elbows, and neck.

Something In The Air - Keeping Salon Air Healthy

April 1, 1996  | Article

Are airborne chemical vapors giving you a headache? Implement your own salon “Clean Air Act” by investing in a local ventilation system.

Artificial Nails in the Operating Room: Do Beauty and Patient Safety Mix?

May 1, 1995  | Article

Infection control is a hot topic these days. Let’s face it: The world is a grimy place. As doctors and executives learn more about how infectious diseases are transmitted, many hospital administrators have begun to look at the way the hospital itself operates for ways to better protect both patients and staff from possibly harmful bacteria that can cause infections.