Topic : ergonomic products

Raise Clients Level of Comfort

February 21, 2012  | Article

The RaisEase rest was designed by veteran nail tech Jan Siegel to use with her own pedicure clients.

Acupressure Tools Reduce Muscle Exhaustion in Techs

July 26, 2011  | Article

Help is at hand for techs who suffer from overworked, tired, and sore muscles. The Hand, Foot & Body Massage Tools Professional Kit from The Nail Superstore is comprised of nine ergonomically correct massage tools to be used during manicures, pedicures, or body massage.

TempleClean PediStil

February 1, 2011  | Product

Lightweight and portable, the PediStil Foot and Leg Rest from TempleClean is a unique foot and leg rest that conforms to the rim of a pedicure tub so it positions the client’s leg comfortably and securely over the tub.

ergonomics

December 16, 2010  | Encyclopedia

Ergonomics is the study of how equipment and furniture can be arranged in order that people can do work or other activities more efficiently and comfortably (according to Google). In the photos above, the technician on the left is sitting improperly and is likely going to have back and neck pain as a result.

Products by Nail Techs, For Nail Techs

November 22, 2010  | Photo Gallery

Proving that necessity is indeed the mother of invention, these nail techs have created a wide array of products that are perfect for the salon. This gallery is an expanded version of the article in the January 2010 issue of NAILS Magazine.

Posture Primer

August 1, 2010  | Article

If you’re like many nail techs, you go home after a long day with aches and pain in your hands, shoulders, and back. Proper posture and improved ergonomics can help reduce these symptoms that are often viewed as an unavoidable side effect of being a nail tech.

RadaPro Ergonomic Pedicure File

July 29, 2010  | Product

New from RadaPro, the Ergonomic Pedicure File relieves wrist strain and promotes good salon hygiene.

R. S. Innovations Wrist-Assist

July 29, 2010  | Product

R.S. Innovations has introduced a new version of the Wrist-Assist with a larger cushion.

Hurting Hands

November 1, 2009  | Article

What if no doctor or medical study could confirm it, but through a network of your peers you learned many nail techs develop similar pain in their wrists, fingers, and thumbs? Would you choose to proactively reduce your risk of pain based only on anecdotal evidence?

Radapro Offers an Ergonomic Manicure Station

June 1, 2009  | Article

TempleClean PediStill Foot and Leg Rest

March 4, 2009  | Product

TempleClean's PediStil Foot and Leg Rest conforms to the rim of a pedicure tub so it positions the client’s leg comfortably and securely over the tub.

Wrist-Assist Provides Relief for Muscle Fatigue

October 1, 2008  | Article

Increase your client's comfort while reducing your muscle fatigue with this innovative product.

Body Toolz Ergo-Push/Cleaner

September 1, 2008  | Product

Body Toolz’ new Ergo-Push/Cleaner combines a cuticle pusher with a nail cleaner, and is ergonomically designed for comfort and control.

Innovative Beauty Concepts Super-Pro 3-in-1 Nickel File

July 1, 2008  | Product

Innovative Beauty Concepts’ Super-Pro 3-in-1 Nickel File is ergonomically designed to increase comfort and decrease fatigue while using the file, and can be used in a wet or dry method.

Star Nail Products Pink Ceramic Foot File

July 1, 2008  | Product

The file is ergonomically designed to contour to the heels of client’s feet, and it has a wide surface for extra coverage.