Working Through a Chronic Illness
What do you do when you have a health issue that doesn’t go away? We spoke to four nail techs who haven’t let their illness deter them from their dreams.
Angled Cuticle Nipper Is Easy on the Wrist
Body Toolz’ Ergo-Nip Angled Cuticle Nipper is designed for comfort and control.
Healthy Tech: Elle Birchfield
Atlanta nail tech Elle Birchfield teaches pole dancing to stay in shape.
Healthy Tech: Lori Ryan
Amazing Nail Concepts educator Lori Ryan gained weight after she transitioned careers and went through menopause, resulting in her choosing convenience over health.
Healthy Tech: Angela Turner
Angela Turner is a licensed nail professional, an education ambassador for CND, and is also a competitive bodybuilder.
Enriched, Vegan Pink Polishes Nourish Nails
Hemp Salve Relieves Irritations and Aches
The vegan and organic skin care product can be used on all skin types.
Foot Peel Brand Introduces Men’s Edition
Offer this mask to your male clients.
Healthy Tech: Hilary Dawn Herrera
After gravitating toward vegetarianism and picking up Pilates, Hilary Dawn Herrera realized her newfound energy had a positive impact on both her personal life and career.
by Nancy Kirk
Healthy Tech: Sally Callaghan-Hayward
Still happily working fulltime at 71 years old, Arizona-based nail tech Sally Callaghan-Hayward has always lived an active life. Her decision to make health a priority early in her career has afforded her a nail career spanning over four decades.
Plumbing-Free Spa Chair Minimizes Space
Gel-Polish Soaks Off in Water
Christrio’s Diamond Gloss Gel Polish is made of natural resin, and requires no base coat, top coat, or cleansing.
Disposable Jet and Liner Minimizes Bacterial Growth
Contego states their product eliminates cross contamination because germs are being discarded completely, as opposed to other pedicure spa sanitation methods.
Yoga Program Seeks to Relieve Techs’ Physical and Mental Stress
Nail tech Nicole Cox became obsessed with her ability to transform her state of being through yoga, which has benefited her personal life as well as her career.
by Nancy Kirk
Solvent-Resistant Gel Promotes Healing
This solvent-resistant gel functions as a base for nail polish as well as a protective shield to add strength and smooth out damaged or ridged nails.
Anatomy of the Cuticle Nipper
Sponsored by Antoine de Paris
15 Surprising Ways to Boost Your Energy
The nail biz requires stamina. Try one of these tips from Sola Salon Studios for increasing vitality — naturally!