Vegan Nail Jewels
Use a little creativity to bling your client’s nails with Nubar’s carcinogen-free and vegan glitter Nail Jewels.
Nail Salon Industry Statistics and Resources
We will continue to update this page with statistics and important health and safety resources for nail salon owners, nail technicians, and consumers.
Healthy Living: Eye Health
Focusing on the tiny details of manicures and pedicures all day, not to mention the intricacies of nail art, can eventually take a toll on vision and eye health. If you’re experiencing blurry vision or other symptoms, find out what to do to alleviate the problem and what preventive measures you can take now to protect your eye health in the future.
by Tracy Rubert
NAILS Magazine Shares Outrage Over Labor Abuses in New York Salons
NAILS Magazine and VietSALON Magazine applaud the New York Times exposé of the appalling exploitation of nail salon workers in certain communities and urge increased consumer awareness and enforcement efforts.
How to Properly Remove Pedicure Spa Packaging
Learn how to safely remove packaging from a newly delivered J&A Pedicure Spa.
Healthy Living: Working While Pregnant
If you’re expecting, you may be worried about the effects that working in a nail salon all day could have on your unborn baby. Learn what you need to know about working through your pregnancy to protect yourself and your bundle of joy.
by Tracy Rubert
7 Ways to Combat Burnout
Julie Shepperly, a coach and trainer for beauty education provider Milady, shares what she’s learned about moving forward and getting through those times when you just want to give up.
Relieve Back Pain Naturally
The SitSmart from BackJoy offers a holistic and non-invasive means to relieve back pain that results from poor posture.
Healthy Living: Yoga for Nail Techs
If your neck is sore, your back is tight, and you’re cranky from sitting all day, it might be time to put a little “om” in your manicure chair.
by Tracy Rubert
Naja Rickette Demos the Kupa Manipro Passport E-file and Valentino Beauty Pure
Naja Rickete demonstrates KUPA's Mani-pro Passport Portable E-file over the Valentino Beauty Air Purifier ventilation system.
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality for Salons
Aerovex Systems shows salons how to improve indoor air quality with an Aerovex Ventilation System. This video shows how a source capture system, room purifier, and a building ventilation system can minimize inhalation exposure to nail products and reduce the health risk of salon technicians.
Healthy Living: Bloodborne Pathogens
Are you at risk for catching a dangerous virus in your salon? Although rare, it is possible to contract a bloodborne pathogen during a nail service. Learn how to protect yourself from these potentially devastating diseases.
by Tracy Rubert
Stay Fit While You Sit
The latest studies prove it: The more you sit, the less you’re fit. As a nail tech who sits most of the day, you might have come to see your job as a fitness foe. NAILS looks at the research on sitting and suggests ways you can get out of the chair to stand up for your health.
by Tracy Rubert
Masks Unmasked
If you’re feeling guilty about not wearing a mask while doing nails, you can drop the self-reproach — if you’re using a properly maintained source-capture ventilation system.
Healthy Living: Salon Stress-Busting
Is your salon atmosphere harrowing and tense? Are you a stress case most of the day? NAILS takes a look at the phenomenon of frenzy and explores some workable solutions.
by Tracy Rubert
A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: January 2015
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses infections of the skin and nails that nail techs should be aware of.
Coping With Serious Illness: A Balancing Act in the Salon
When nail tech Erin Snyder Dixon found herself in a long battle with a life-threatening disease, she knew she had to make changes so she could continue to do the work she loves — but finding the best course of action was never easy.