Boredom Be Gone! Our A–Z Guide to Keeping Yourself Entertained in the Salon
Combat boredom in the salon by varying your routine and trying new things from time to time. Whether you’ve got a little downtime or you simply need to kick-start a new routine, there are many ways to re-energize and refresh your surroundings in order to up the entertainment factor of your job.
A Doctor's Advice on Developing a Nail Tech-Doctor Referral Relationship
Don't be afraid to reach out to a podiatrist for sharing referrals. They may be just as interested as you are in building business. Act professional and you'll be treated professionally.
Wisconsin Launches a Public Awareness Campaign About Salon Safety
The Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing launched a campaign to educate salon professionals and consumers about nail and hair salon safety.
Learn the Facts About Chronic Myofascial Pain
Our job demands we bend over a desk with our head tilted for hours at a time. This stressful posture coupled with our repetitive motions put us at risk of developing chronic myofacial pain. This painful disease can be tough to diagnose and difficult to treat; the good news is you can take steps now to prevent it.
10 Techniques to Beat the Holiday Hassle
Incorporating simple stress-busting practices in (and out of) the salon can minimize the headaches of the hectic holiday season.
Tips for Hassle-Free Air Travel
The enhanced airport security measures put in place in August have made air travel even harder for nail techs who travel in the line of duty.
Some Air Cleaners and Purifiers May Harm Health
Devices marketed as air cleaners or air purifiers are not always good for your health, a report to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) recently stated.
When Bad Things Happen to Good People
No one wants to believe they will fall victim to an accident or illness that prevents them from earning an income for a long period of time, but statistics show it will happen to three in 10 of us. Disability insurance protects your most valuable asset — your ability to earn an income and provide for yourself and your family.
Making a Podiatrist Connection
Despite the mutual benefits, it can be tough to cultivate a referral relationship with a local podiatrist or other medical professional. Podiatrist and nail industry educator Dennis Arnold tells NAILS’ readers how to approach a local practitioner and establish a working relationship that benefits everyone — especially your clients.
I Can See Clearly Now
For techs over 40, seeing up close can become difficult. Here’s how several are coping with presbyopia — and some advice from eye doctors on the latest treatments and techniques to restore sharp vision.
As I See It: Rejuvenation Is a State of Mind
Our theme this month: Rejuvenation. Jump-start. Refresh. New beginnings. Spring cleaning. Reinvigorate.
Rejuvenation Is a State of Mind
Rejuvenation is the very principle upon which the salon itself is based. A dip in your healing waters can help a client go from sluggish to sensational. Your special touch can turn a client’s bad day into a good one.
Oh, the Silly Things We Do
Have you ever fallen in front of a client or done something in the salon that made you turn bright red with embarrassment? Well, rest assured — you aren’t alone. These nail techs have had their share of challenging moments that made them feel just plain dumb or want to hide under their nail tables with shame. Read their experiences — we’re sure you’ll be able to relate.
Ten Ways to Keep Your Sanity During the Holiday Season
While it is a time of the year to make a lot of cash, don't neglect yourself this holiday season.
When Your Body Betrays You
What happens when the job you love becomes the source of your ill health? Rather than giving up nails, make some adjustments when you become “allergic to your job.”
California Governor Signs Nation’s First Law on Chemicals in Cosmetics
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill that will require cosmetics manufacturers to disclose which of their products contain chemicals linked to cancer, reproductive harm, or developmental toxicity.
10 Ways to Bust out of a Rut
Don't let yourself lose your work energy. Try a few of these shake-things-up ideas.