What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
A jury in Roanoke, Va., didn’t cane that the owners of a nail salon said they didn’t know they were using MMA and slapped them with a $150,000 judgment. If a “reasonable” nail tech would do it, you’d better be doing it too, or you could be held liable.
The Science of Aromatherapy
The most powerful component in aromatherapy – and the one least understood or acknowledged – is the direct role our sense of smell has on our bodies. Why does ylang-ylang relax and rosemary stimulate? Why do some nail techs become immune to the smell of acrylic? It’s all about smell, memory, and the scientific magic that connects the two.
Tea Tree Oil Connection?
This essential oil — a natural antifungal that hails from the Land Down Under — seems to be showing up in everything from pedicure products to hand cream. What can this product do for your clients and why is it being hailed as the next miracle of nature?
The Life of a Bottle of Polish, from Manufacturer to Your Salon
Over the years NAILS has examined the chemistry of polish and its ingredients, how colors are chosen, and even how polish is bottled. Here we cover it all—the life of a bottle of polish beginning to end.
CIR Approves EMA Use in Monomers
Not to be confused with MMA, EMA has been deemed safe for professional use and consumer contact.
Essentials FACTS about Aromatherapy
No doubt, adding aromatherapy to your services can greatly benefit clients, but beware that the use of certain essential oils can also cause harm. With almost 50 million Americans suffering from allergies, adverse reactions to aromatherapy are far from rare.
Patent Advice - How to Get a Patent for Your Invention
The patent process may be cumbersome, but it protects an invention and paves the way for compensation for your hard work.
Do Hormones Cause Artificial Nails to Lift?
Though doctors cite a lack of scientific evidence that hormones influence product lifting, some nail technicians say their clients’ experiences provide all the proof they need.
States Begin to Tackle MMA
New MMA Testing Kit Available
OPI makes it easier to find out whether your acrylics contain MMA with a salon kit.
Just My Opinion: You Don’t Need MMA to Run Your Business
We may spend a lot of time working on our anti-MMA crusade, we also need to stay focused on being the best we can be, and providing the best possible service to our clients.
Salon Owners Take Aim Against MMA Use
Fed up with nails damaged by the use of MMA, 40 salon owners launch a grassroots campaign to educate consumers.
NIOSH Studies EMA
Artificial nail products are composed of various chemicals. The main ingredient for most artificial nail products is ethyl methacrylate (KMA). In 1974 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned a similar chemical, methyl methacrylate (MMA), for use in nail products because of its harmful effects during application. Despite the FDA ban, MMA is still found in trace amounts in some products.
Gel Formation
Gels are highly sensitive and tricky to produce. Keeping strict control over temperature and environment is critical for product quality.
The MMA Controversy
The nail industry is beginning to understand the dangers of methyl methacrylate. But more nail technicians need to take action.
Product Shelf Life, Storage, and Disposal
Make most of your product investment by knowing how long product last, how to store them for optimum freshness and safety, and how to dispose of them when necessary.
Inside A UV Light
Thanks to technology old heavy UV lamps have given way to today's sleek and quick models. Their production is subjected to rigorous quality control.