Retail Boutique: Immunity Boosters/Supplements
From lavender-scented body patches to vitamin-packed health drinks, your clients will be surprised to learn how many ways there are to be healthy. Sell these immunity boosters and supplements and your salon will be a hit.
Freezing Temperatures Treat Chronic Foot Pain
Cryosurgery treats foot pain by using very cold temperatures.
by Judy Lessin
The Diabetic Discussion
All clients need personal attention, but our diabetic pedicure clients need an extra dose of TLC. Learn how to alter pedicure services to accommodate diabetic clients, and you’ll not only be offering them an hour of relaxation, you’ll also be protecting their health.
Black Henna Tattoos Can Cause Serious Skin Reactions
Dermatologists are warning that harmless-looking henna tattoos could contain a harmful chemical.
Sanitation Ovation
A professional-looking disinfection container can easily show clients that sanitation is a priority at your salon — and you’ll likely be applauded for it.
Retail Boutique: Tea
It’s smart to retail items that go hand-in-hand with your nail services, like polish and hand lotion, but if you go beyond these basic retail items, it can really set your salon apart from the pack. And who doesn’t love a specialty cup of tea to warm up with?
Wrist-Assist Provides Relief for Muscle Fatigue
Increase your client's comfort while reducing your muscle fatigue with this innovative product.
by Judy Lessin
INTA Denounces Fish Pedicures
The International Nail Technicians Association (INTA) has come out against this service that requires clients to place their feet into a tub containing small carp that nibble dead skin from clients' feet.
Skin Cancer Increase May Be Linked to Tanning Beds
Melanoma rates have risen 50% among young women in the United States since 1980 and researchers theorize that the trend might be related to an increase in the use of tanning beds along with exposure to the sun.
Breast Cancer Awareness Products Are Must Haves
Woman's Day editor wants several beauty industry breast cancer awareness products.
TeenVogue Appeals to Teen's Good Hearts
TeenVogue is encouraging purchases that benefit breast cancer during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Let's Get Healthy
Join NAILS editor Hannah Lee as she blogs and journeys her way to "become a healthier person." Swap encouragement, recipes, and experiences with others in the nail industry as we challenge ourselves to live healthier, fitter lives.
Precision in Pink Tweezers
Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with these great for retail or salon use tweezers.
Potion of Youth
Poshé’s Potion of Youth is suitable for people of all ages who are looking to either maintain youthful-looking skin or repair untimely skin damage.
10 Common Nail Myths Debunked
Rumor Has It: Your client is the type who believes everything she hears. If it’s published on the Internet, it must be true, right? Luckily, you know better. Educate your clients on the truth behind 10 common nail misconceptions.
Use Cuticle Removers With Care
Cuticle remover must be rinsed off thoroughly or it could weaken the nail plate.
Nurses and Nails
Special care must be taken when performing service consultations for those in the health care industry and related fields. Turn this into a positive by marketing a healthy, natural nail regime for this client base.