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As the leading cause of death in the United States, heart disease is something we should all be concerned about. Because nail technology is a relatively sedentary job, it’s important to learn the risk factors and make sure you’re taking proper preventive measures to protect your heart health.
Your clients will love this luxurious signature service. A “facial for the hands,” it includes a hydrating hand and arm warm lotion massage and a juicy, fruit-scented exfoliating scrub to smooth and hydrate dry, rough skin. This service finishes with a stimulating masque to further remove impurities, a therapeutic hot towel wrap, cuticle conditioning, and lastly, nails are polished with the finest touch.
Your clients will love this delicious seasonal treat for the feet. Freshly prepared soaks, scrubs, and lotions made with cocoa butter, shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, vitamin E, turbinado sugar, milk powder, and cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg essential oils smell like a luscious, rich eggnog treat and will nurture and moisturize feet that are weary from holiday shopping. Your clients will love this delicious seasonal treat for the feet. Freshly prepared soaks, scrubs, and lotions made with cocoa butter, shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, vitamin E, turbinado sugar, milk powder, and cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg essential oils smell like a luscious, rich eggnog treat and will nurture and moisturize feet that are weary from holiday shopping.
Are your clients’ hands revealing their age? Educate your clients about the latest cosmetic procedures for turning back the clock and learn which topical treatments can help them combat age spots, crepey skin, prominent veins, and more.
Use these three simple step-by-steps to help your students practice basic nail art techniques.
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is now accepting applications for the 2016 Lifetime Member Scholarship, the 2016 Minerva Beauty Scholarship, and the 2016 Hans Neumaier Memorial Scholarship.
As seen on Snapchat: Advance Beauty College nails instructor Bi Dinh shows students how to perform a spa manicure using CND products. Add us on Snapchat (nailsmagazine) for a behind-the-scenes look into our world.
Yolanda Hernandez demonstrates Cornucopia.
Triana Ramirez demonstrates Fall Floral.
Triana Ramirez demonstrates Black Bloom.
Anne VanSpronsen demos Cityscape Wonders.
On the MenuThis fragrant fall treatment utilizes Pumpkin Spice Scrub to gently remove dead skin cells. A Pumpkin Spice Moisture Mask softens the top layers of your clients’ skin, leaving a younger look and feel with uniform pigmentation. The hands and forearms are then enveloped in a rich Pumpkin Spice Butter Cream containing Shea butter and vitamins A,C,D, and E, for soft, silky, smooth skin.
On the Menu: Hydrate your clients’ skin with antioxidants from cranberry seeds, shea butter, and vitamins to give a smooth soft feel to the skin. This pedicure includes a cranberry mineral bath that assists in the removal of dead skin cells to soften calluses, kills fungus, and strengthens the nails. The Cranberry scrub, butter cream, massage oil, and moisture mask are all infused with antioxidants.
This month we asked nail techs: Do you encourage your male clients to wear polish (clear or color)? Why or why not?
Osteoarthritis is often referred to as a “wear-and-tear” disease, and because of the repetitive nature of their work, nail techs are at risk to develop this form of arthritis. Spot the symptoms and learn ways to prevent and treat this painful condition.
Ten aspiring beauty industry professionals will receive financial awards up to $5,000 to cover tuition for nail tech programs.
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has trained hundreds of beauty professionals to recognize domestic violence warning signs and to safely refer clients, colleagues, friends, and family to local resources through its CUT IT OUT: Salons Against Domestic Abuse program (CIO).
