January 1, 2010
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Sure we love our clients and the work we do, but it’s our relationships with coworkers that can make the difference between a so-so work environment and a place we look forward to returning to day after day. NAILS asked readers: What do you do that’s special or unique at your salon to foster team spirit?
Keywords: healthy working motivation reader surveys salon atmosphere staff management
May 1, 2009
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As nail techs, we’re often asked about the dangers of the smells in the salon — but it’s not the smells that should cause us concern. Learn the facts on air purification, and then take steps to protect yourself and your clients.
Keywords: Aerovex Systems Air Impurities Removal Systems healthy working salon furnishings ventilation
March 1, 2009
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The Carpal Solution offers relief from wrist pain, hand numbness, and finger tingling.
Keywords: carpal tunnel syndrome healthy working
December 1, 2008
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As long as the sun rises in the East, they will be out there — bad days. We all have them. No, we can’t make all the bad stuff go away but we can keep it from affecting our clients. Prepare in advance to avoid passing on all that negative energy, and your next bad day may pass without any negative toll on your business.
Keywords: healthy working work life balance
December 1, 2008
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Salon owner Shari Finger has survived a lot of holiday madness in her 21 years behind the nail table. Here are her top 10 tips for sailing through those hectic weeks with your sanity intact.
Keywords: healthy working holiday products stress-free holidays work life balance
October 1, 2008
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Increase your client's comfort while reducing your muscle fatigue with this innovative product.
Keywords: client health ergonomic products healthy working manicure accessories nail tech made
August 1, 2008
| Product
The Alen A375UV Air Purifier contains two UV lamps, a titanium dioxide filter, dust/odor sensors, remote control, and increased activated carbon for improved odor removal.
Keywords: air filtration air purification client health healthy working salon sanitation
August 1, 2008
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Why hunch over to reach your pedicure client’s foot when you can bring the foot up to meet you at a comfortable height?
Keywords: Continuum Footspas healthy working posture working safely
July 1, 2008
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Tips on making a steadier polish application so your clients will know you're a pro.
Keywords: healthy working OPI Products polishing techniques product application
June 1, 2008
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Exciting new treatment strategy could help the body defend against potentially lethal strains of antibiotic-resistant Staph, also known as MRSA.
Keywords: client health healthy working infection control MRSA salon sanitation
June 1, 2008
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Staying active has to be a conscious effort. We can’t hold our jobs totally responsible for our weight issues, but they do play a role. I’ve seen from personal experience the effect of a sedentary job.
Keywords: editorial exercise healthy eating healthy working wellness
June 1, 2008
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Clients ages 8 to 80 enjoy salon services, but how techs handle an 8-year-old client will be different from how they handle her senior counterpart. Techs can develop a reputation for being the go-to girl among this expanding demographic by understanding the needs of an older client — and taking the time to meet those needs.
Keywords: building your clientele customer service elderly clients fungus healthy working
May 1, 2008
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With filing dust, clippings, aerosol sprays, chemicals, and vapors making their way around the salon environment, wearing contact lenses while working can be potentially hazardous.
Keywords: healthy working ventilation working safely
May 1, 2008
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The job of nail tech poses a few special challenges when it comes to your health. The good news is, little changes go a big way toward ensuring a long and healthy career.
Keywords: air quality ergonomics healthy working minimizing stress time management
