The Nail Doctor
The Nail Doctor tackles a handful of questions about nail fungus, damaged lunulas, and nail pitting.
The Nail Doctor
The Nail Doctor explains what those white nails spots mean, and the causes of brittle nail syndrome.
The Nail Doctor
The Nail Doctor is back with advice for how to handle those pesky white spots.
Reader to Reader: What is your Salon's Smoking Policy?
We asked our readers how they handle it when a client wants to light up.
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.
The Nail Doctor
The Nail Doctor is back to discuss nail biting and malalignment.
Tip Of The Month
Rebecca Byrne of At Your Fingertips in San Mateo. Calif., noticed that many of her clients’ hands and cuticles had become unusually rough and dry over the past winter.
The Nail Doctor: Grooved Nails and Lifted Plates
The Nail Doctor tackles your pressing questions on nail injuries and arthritis.
Lab Reports
"My client’s big toenail’s side walls curve so much that they nearly meet. The middle section of the nail is sore because both ends are pinching the skin. What can I do to relieve this pressure?"
Lab Reports
What can I do to relieve the pressure in my client's trumpet nail?
Eating Carrots Will Make Your Nails Stronger ... and Other Nail Myths
There are just about as many myths circulating about nail care as there are Elvis’ whereabouts. As a nail technician you have a responsibility to your clients to know what constitutes good nail care practice … and what is just plain hogwash.
Blowing the Whistle on Methyl Methacrylate
The Food and Drug Administration has re-affirmed its stand against the use of methyl methacrylate (MMA) in nail products. All nail technicians should not hesitate to report MMA usage to the proper authorities.
Lab Reports
One of my clients has what looks like tiny splinters between her nail bed and nail plate. They are very small, dark, straight lines that appear throughout the nail. Should she see a doctor?
Lab Report
With the tremendous technological growth in the nail industry, nail technicians are better prepared for their jobs when they are armed with correct, up-to-date information .NAILS has assembled a panel of experts in the fields of chemistry, dermatology, podiatry, and genetics to answer readers ‘ questions as they relate to the chemicals, products, and techniques they use. Led by Richard K. Scher, M.D., the panel of experts will bring the latest, most accurate information to answer nail technicians’ direct questions bimonthly. Here are the most recent findings from the panel.
Are Artificial Nails Safe?
NAILS offers common questions and answers that you can share directly with your clients.
Tips For Nail Biters
Application Made Easy