Nontoxique: The Name Says It All
When it turned out the nail and beauty products she used every day as a nail tech were making her sick, Sheila Fredriksen sought out healthy, holistic, and effective products to use instead. When she found nothing that fit the bill, she hired a chemist and together they created the Nontoxique line of hand and foot care products.
Water-Based Polish Line Offers Sophisticated Shades
An alternative to conventional solvent-based nail polish, Scotch Naturals WaterColors produces no noxious fumes or odors and delivers long-lasting, salon-quality color without yellowing of the nails.
NOSK air filtration device
NOSK was originally designed by top ear, nose, and throat specialists to provide a natural aid to allergy and asthma sufferers, but the tiny personal air filtration device is being adapted for the nail industry.
Tune-up Your Manicure Techniques
SELF Magazine, in the November 2011 issue, put together a list of ways to pump up manicures and maximize results for your clients. According to Maridel Reyes, it's always good to tune-up your technique.
Ergonomic Basics for Nail Techs
The Nail Manufacturers’ Council offers nail professionals these basic tips to prevent or eliminate the injuries, pain, and discomfort sometimes associated with salon work. Working ergonomically can eliminate muscle strain, benefitting both your physical and psychological health.
On My Mind: What I'm Thankful For...
NAILS editor Hannah Lee lists the things she's thankful for at work.
by Hannah Lee
Nail Techs Share What They're Thankful For
To celebrate Thanksgiving and get in the holiday spirit, NAILS asked nail techs on our Facebook page (www.faceboook.com/nailsmag): What, in your professional lives, are you thankful for? Your responses ranged from your boss to your clients to the flexibility and creativity that come with being a nail tech. We, at NAILS, are thankful for all of you who are dedicated to the industry.
The ABCs of Sanitation
A is for apple, unless you are a nail tech on the frontlines of client safety. Join in an alphabetical micro-tour of how we clean up.
Kupa Ultrasonic Disinfector H264
The Ultrasonic Disinfector provides effective implement sanitation at the touch of a button.
It’s a Sore Subject
Achy shoulders, numb thumbs, sore muscles, and persistent exhaustion. Sometimes aches and pain seem like an unavoidable by-product of doing nails. One nail tech disagrees.
The Shappy and Wavy File
These two unique patented products remove callus with a curved surface to work around the contours of the feet.
How to Look More Polished
This month, InStyle produced a list of 10 ways to look more polished — "maintaining your manicure" made it to the top, at number four.
NAILS Hits the Newsstand
What would it look like if all magazines were nail magazines? We re-imagined 11 popular consumer magazines — from Modern Bride to Natural Health to Smart Money — to predict what they might look geared toward the nail world.
What’s Your Green IQ?
Think you know a lot about protecting the planet and being eco-conscious in the salon? Take this quiz to see what your green report card looks like.
The Restorer Salon Air Cleaner
The Restorer Salon Air Cleaner from CCT Industries reduces gases and odors produced by nail and hair services.
Towelettes
Working on the hands and feet can cause skin to become dry, so Frais Towelettes are perfect for nail technicians because they instantly rehydrate the skin back to its natural beauty.
Acupressure Tools Reduce Muscle Exhaustion in Techs
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.