Healthy Tech: Renee Jones
When Renee Jones was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, she found out the disease was wreaking havoc on her hormones and weight loss efforts. Find out how this busy nail tech and educator took action to make her health a priority.
by Tracy Rubert
Wearing Gloves: Protection With Pitfalls
Gloves seem like a good idea, and they may even comfort clients who perceive them as a sanitation standard. But, surprisingly, there are a few downsides to wrapping our hands in rubber.
Pregnant Nail Techs: Does Good Prenatal Care Mean Quitting Your Job?
Priorities shift the moment you realize you’re pregnant, and that could cause you to evaluate if you’ll continue working. Before you throw your career out with the pedicure water, let’s practice our breathing and consider how to work safely in the salon.
SpaRitual New Slow Beauty Box
Looking for some great self-care retail items or maybe something to help yourself unwind after a long day at the salon?
by Tracy Rubert
Your Morning Ritual: 7-Point Checklist
If you think your sleeping patterns are pretty good but you’re still kind of tired during your salon work day, it may be your morning routine that’s tripping you up.
by Tracy Rubert
Healthy Tech: Dreneigh Cobb
After years of yo-yo dieting, nail tech and business owner Dreneigh Cobb lost more than 55 pounds in order to inspire her clients and to take control of her health and her career.
by Tracy Rubert
On My Mind: Who Cares? We Should
The commitment to eating right, exercising, and work/life balance are all essential parts of self-care. In an industry that’s all about caring for others, I marvel at how many of our readers prioritize taking care of themselves as well.
by Beth Livesay
Hotline Reports 250 Cases of Sex and Labor Trafficking in Nail Salons Since 2007
From December 2007 to December 2016, approximately 2,950 cases of sex trafficking in the commercial massage and health and beauty service industry were reported to hotlines operated by Polaris, a leading anti-trafficking organization in the United States.
CND Bootcamp 2017
On January 12-18, 2017, CND kicked off its famous biannual CND Boot Camp 2017 in San Diego, Calif. with CND Education Ambassadors, selected candidates to join a long-lifetime experience-training week to become CND Education Ambassadors and special guests around the globe.
Are You In OSHA Compliance?
As a nail tech, you understand that you must comply with your state board’s regulations. But did you know that you also must comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations as well?
by Tracy Rubert
Crowdsourcing: What do you do for self-care after work?
This month we asked nail techs: What do you do for self-care after work?
by Tracy Rubert
Healthy Tech: Suzy Yaqrah
After a rude awakening when shopping for clothes, Susan Yaqrah immediately took action to lose weight and feel better. In spite of health set backs, this determined nail tech has stayed the course, lost weight, and feels great.
by Tracy Rubert
How to Offer Natural Nail Spa Services
From handmade scrubs, to aromatherapy, to decor, here’s how to take your typical salon offerings from ho-hum to spa-wonderful.
by Tracy Rubert
Something to Talk About: Product Odor
Odor in the salon is often one of the first things clients mention. Educating them about what is causing the smell could curtail concerns.
Healthy Tech: Justin Lundeen
When 26-year-old nail tech Justin Lundeen realized the negative effects that sitting all day was having on his body, he decided to make health and fitness a priority. Find out how he transformed his physique and found a new passion along the way.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Salon Ventilation Webinar and Tutorial
Aerovex Systems partners with the Associated Nail Professionals to present this webinar on nail salon ventilation. This webinar outlines steps nail professional and hair stylists can take to improve workplace safety by minimizing inhalation exposure to potentially irritating or harmful substances. It is important for salon professionals to utilize techniques to ensure the salon chemical services given are performed in the safest manner possible.For more information, visit www.aerovexsystems.com.
Healthy Tech: Melissa Stephens
When Melissa Stephens found out she had high cholesterol — and saw that it wasn’t improving after two years — she knew it was time to get serious about her health. Find out how this successful nail tech educated herself about healthy living, brought her cholesterol down to safe levels, and lost weight to boot.
by Tracy Rubert