June 17, 2013
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The Pampered Perch hand and foot support was developed by nail tech Theresa Cantu to hold clients’ hands and feet in position while she worked on their manicures and pedicures free from back, neck, and arm stress.
Keywords: carpal tunnel syndrome ergonomic products ergonomics ganglion cysts
March 26, 2013
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The Pampered Perch improves the technician’s hand position, helping prevent conditions such as ganglion cysts or carpal tunnel syndrome in wrists.
Keywords: ergonomic products ergonomics
March 7, 2013
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The International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) Long Beach, held January 26-28, is billed as the West Coast’s largest and most influential total beauty event. Produced by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), the ISSE concept has evolved beyond the traditional “hair” show to really incorporate a diverse exhibitor base covering hair, nails, cosmetics, esthetics, wellness, massage, and advanced education. More than 400 beauty brands were on display for nearly 40,000 beauty professionals in attendance. ISSE Long Beach 2014 will be held January 25-27.
Keywords: Artistic Nail Design Atwood Industries Belava Bio Creative Labs Bio Sculpture Gel
February 19, 2013
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The new Gulfstream footrest is ergonomically designed with contoured footrest pads and an adjustable center pad to gently elevate the client’s feet, creating ease for both the technician and client.
Keywords: ergonomic furnishings ergonomic products ergonomics Gulfstream Plastics pedicure equipment
December 5, 2012
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Success came at a price for nail tech Carrie Bomar. After spending countless hours each day looking down at clients’ hands, her neck began to hurt, a result of the posture most nail technicians assume.
Keywords: ergonomic furnishings ergonomic products ergonomics manicure tables
June 27, 2012
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The newly redesigned Wrist-Assist has threaded end discs that allow for interchangeable cushion sizes and cushion replacement.
Keywords: ergonomic products
February 21, 2012
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The RaisEase rest was designed by veteran nail tech Jan Siegel to use with her own pedicure clients.
Keywords: ergonomic products pedicure products
July 26, 2011
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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.
Keywords: ergonomic products implements massage massage products
February 1, 2011
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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.
Keywords: ergonomic products pedicure products
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.
Keywords: ergonomic products ergonomics healthy working
November 22, 2010
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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.
Keywords: aromatherapy colored acrylics colored gels competition products ergonomic products
August 1, 2010
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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.
Keywords: ergonomic products ergonomics manicure areas pedicure areas
July 29, 2010
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New from RadaPro, the Ergonomic Pedicure File relieves wrist strain and promotes good salon hygiene.
Keywords: ergonomic products ergonomics files pedicure products pedicures
July 29, 2010
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R.S. Innovations has introduced a new version of the Wrist-Assist with a larger cushion.
Keywords: ergonomic products manicure accessories nail trends
November 1, 2009
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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?
Keywords: carpal tunnel syndrome ergonomic products ergonomics
