Use Cuticle Removers With Care
Cuticle remover must be rinsed off thoroughly or it could weaken the nail plate.
UV Light Cured Gel: How It Works
We’re all thankful for our UV light-cured gels. But do you know the science behind the curing process?
What Is Eczema?
Eczema is a chronic skin condition that is characterized by red, itchy, swollen rashes on the skin.
What Is Onycholysis?
Onycholysis is when the nail separates from the nail bed. It’s a very common condition, and one that, if treated quickly, poses no danger to clients.
The Truth About Hormones and Nails
There’s a theory floating around that suggests hormones can wreak havoc on nails, causing the product to lift and nails to “fall off .” Is there any truth to the tale or are the affects of hormones the stuff of urban legends?
Polish College: The Basics
An introduction to common nail polish ingredients.
Rate of Nail Growth Varies
Although nails are constantly growing, different factors affect how fast.
Survey: Vietnamese Nail Salon Workers Report Health Concerns from Workplace Chemicals
According to a new survey from the Northern California Cancer Center and Asian Health Services of Oakland that specifically focused on Vietnamese nail salon workers, Vietnamese nail techs suffer from acute health effects associated with the chemicals they use in that work.
Non-Profit Groups Looking Into Toxicity of Salon Chemicals
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded two Seattle non-profit groups $100,000 to help nail salons become more conscious of the toxicity of some of the chemicals used during business.
Animal, Vegetable, or Chemical?
Why do we swallow the rubbish that is dished up not only by product manufacturers but also by so-called consumer activists whose interests are supposedly to protect people?
Going Primerless
When acrylic nail systems first became available on drugstore shelves, and statistics came out stating the number of children accidentally burned by primer — more than 500 over four years — the manufacturers noticed.
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.
California Assembly Passes Safe Cosmetics Bill
The California Assembly passed the California Safe Cosmetics Act of 2005 (SB 484). Now only Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger needs to sign the bill for it to become law.
Shedding Light on Psoriasis
Although this skin condition cannot be cured, there are ways to keep it under control. Keeping hands, feet, and nails well moisturized and well groomed can help alleviate the itchiness and scaliness associated with psoriasis.
Nail Strengtheners: What’s in the Bottle?
One of the best-selling retail items in most salons, nail strengtheners remain a bit of a mystery to clients and nail techs alike. Here we tell you how the different types of strengtheners work and when you should use them.
Nail File Disinfection Comes Clean
Should nail files be disinfected or tossed after one use? That’s been a hotly debated subject for some time. A group of scientific and nail industry experts may finally have the answer.
The Gel Menagerie
With the new technology being applied to gels there is a good range of options for techs looking to create pink-and- whites, correct damaged or misshapen nails, add shine and protection to natural nails or acrylic enhancements, or give a client durable and long-wearing nail color. The main thing to keep in mind when dealing with various forms of gel is that the primary difference between them is the viscosity.