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Angled Cuticle Nipper Is Easy on the Wrist

by NAILS Staff | September 30, 2018

Body Toolz’ Ergo-Nip Angled Cuticle Nipper is designed for comfort and control. The angled stainless-steel nipper places less stress on your wrist and is also great for left-handers. The single-spring nipper comes in three sizes: 1/4, 1/2, and full jaw.

For more information, go to www.bodytoolz.com.

Health

Tips for Treating Frozen Shoulder and Fibromyalgia

by Anne Moratto

Frozen shoulder is the result of scarring, thickening, and shrinkage of the joint capsule, or an injury.

Health

A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert

by Dana Stern MD

In this month’s column, Dr. Stern quizzes you on your knowledge of a range of nail disorders and examines the characteristics of each.

Health

So What Are Parabens Anyway?

by Staff

Parabens are a family of related chemicals that are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetic products.

Health

Restore Brittle Nails to Health

by Staff

Gehwol med Protective Nail and Skin Oil contains ingredients like wheat germ oil, panthenol, and bisabolol to care for the nails and skin.

Health

Healthy Tech: Victoria Rodriguez-Smith

by Staff

Titusville, Fla., nail tech Victoria Rodriguez-Smith keeps to a raw vegan diet. She’s found that it improves her health and her mood.

Health

Argan Oil

Entity

The Entity Argan Oil uses unrefined oil to maintain the integrity of the Argan seed. The oil is cold pressed, which prevents the lipids and antioxidants from breaking down underheat, and is then triple filtered to maximize purity.

Technique

Green Tea Lemongrass Collection

Salt of the Earth

Salt of the Earth's Spring and Summer 2019 collection utilizes green tea lemongrass to the four products: A mineral cream, mineral mud, creamy scrub, and mineral salt. The mineral cream helps rebuild collagen and repair damaged skin, with ingredients like anti-inflammatory grapeseed oil and vitamin E, and trace minerals. The mineral mud uses bentonite clay to remove toxins and bacteria from the skin. The creamy scrub includes a detoxifying salt, and sugar to gently exfoliate dead skin cells. T

Technique

Q&Lu Spa Essentials

Light Elegance

Light Elegance has released its first all-natural spa line, Q&Lu Essentials. The collection features a lot of nutrient rich products, like the bamboo-inflused lotion and exfolidating scrub, sea-salt soak, and a tension-relieving spa oil. Q&Lu Spa Essentials are designed to be an all-in manicure and pedicure system.

Technique

Cuticle Pusher and Nail Prep Tabs

Gelish

The cuticle pusher and nail prep tool from Gelish is a helpful tool when preparing the nail bed.

Health

Nurture Oil

NSI

The NSI Nurture oil blends vitamins C and E five emollients, which includes jojoba, safflower, soy, wheat germ, and grapeseed oils, a combination of which aids skin renewal and nourishes the fingers. Jojoba is a mousturizing oil, while grapeseed oil posseses regenerative and restructuring qualities.