Beauty Defined
Milady’s Beauty & Wellness Dictionary, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive, easy-to-use, A to Z reference of beauty and wellness-related terms.
You Are Now Entering the Breathing Zone: Salon Ventilation Guide
The invisible beachball-sized sphere of air that surrounds your face in all directions is a great place to start implementing efficient salon ventilation. NAILS walks you through all of the things you need to know, from what to look for in a ventilation system to how the components work to a few tweaks you can make in your day-to-day habits for extra protection. Get ready to breathe easy.
by Sree Roy
Gelish VitaGel Application and Removal
A demo on how to properly apply and remove Hand and Nail Harmony's VitaGel.
Under the Microscope: Corns
A corn is a horny growth of thickened skin, often with a central seed of hardened, dead skin cells.
Learn to Be a Podiatric Assistant
The American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine (ACFAOM), a medical specialty society affiliated with the American Podiatric Medical Association, recently began partnering with Medinail Learning Center (MLC), an online training system, to offer a comprehensive training and certification program for Clinical Podiatric Medical Assistants.
Enough Is Enough
When it comes to anti-aging products, “active ingredients can do more harm than good when too much is used.
Alanna Polishes Nails!
Alanna J. Wall is profiled in our February issue for the work she has done helping others. This video gives us a glimpse into her organization, Polished Girlz, and their efforts to provide manicures to girls who need it most.
The Truth About Gel Manicures
InStyle magazine dispelled a couple long-standing misconceptions about gel manicures this month and provided remedies on how to keep gel nails healthy.
You Have Our Word
In 2000, when news broke about the potential dangers of whirlpool spas, many salon owners were horrified to hear of the sanitation shortcuts happening within the industry. Today, conscientious techs find creative ways to let every client know of their pledge to provide safe services — every time.
Under the Microscope: Pincer Nails
With pincer nails, an excessive curvature of the nail plate causes the nail to pinch into the soft tissue of the surrounding skin.
Don’t Rush the Gel-Polish Removal Process
According to a new informational brochure from the Nail Manufacturers Council on Safety, UV gel manicure products should only be applied to healthy nail plates and are best avoided if nail plates are overly thin, weak, or damaged.
by Judy Lessin
Bulbs — Plus Germ Killer
Affordable and reliable, UV Gel Curing Bulbs from Purely Products are high-quality lamps for gel nail dryers and UV-curing lamps.
Under the Microscope: Skin Cancer
Learn to recognize changes in the skin that could indicate skin cancer and educate your clients about the importance of early treatment.
Strengthen Nails With Keratin
It’s a manicure treatment in a glove and a pedicure treatment in a sock. Keratin Gloves and Socks from Bodipure contain an intensive emulsion formula to moisturize hands, soften cuticles, and strengthen nails in a small eco-friedly pouch.
by Judy Lessin
Fight Dry Hands
As winter approaches, it's important to keep hands hydrated. Redbook Mag's November 2012 issue put together a list of tips for soothing and smoothing when the temperature drops.
How Ventilation Reduces Solvents in Nail Salons
This video, from the Local Hazardous Waste Program in King County, Washington, shows the measurement levels of common nail salon solvents in the air, both with and without source-capture ventilation. Watch move videos on salon ventilation.
The Future of Anti-Aging for Hands
Harper's Bazaar's November issue discussed different ways in which women are dealing with and seeking cosmetic treatment for aging hands.