Arthritic Clients— Handle With Care
Arthritis is the number one disease suffered by women. As a nail technician, you can help clients face it with beauty and serenity by making your salon a comfortable, economically friendly place.
Look Good, Feel Lousy
Even a hospital stay need not interrupt the dedicated nail wearer’s beauty care regimen.
Hypoallergenic: What Does It Really Mean?
Some nail products are truly hypoallergenic, but don’t consider the term a guarantee against allergic reactions. Pay as much attention to client reactions as you do to product labels.
The Nail Doctors: Twice the Advice
This month's edition of the Nail Doctor is so jam-packed, we brought on two doctors to answer your pressing questions.
The Nail Doctor: Nails that Break and Headaches
The Nail Doctor is back to discuss brittle nail syndrome, the effect of climate on nail growth, and what's really behind those persistent headaches.
The Nail Doctor: Super-Size Edition
The Nail Doctor answers all of your pressing questions and revisits the topic of menstruation's effects on the nails.
The Nail Doctor Returns
The Nail Doctor is back to answer your pressing questions on allergies and menopausal side effects.
The Nail Doctor Is In
The Nail Doctor answers your pressing questions about nail health, salon safety, and more.
Toluene Exposure Warning Signs Go Up in California
More than 30,000 California salons have received warning signs for employees on toluene exposure under a directive from the state attorney general’s office.
A Client’s Guide to Nail Infections
It is disturbing to see an infected nail, but as with any problem, the better you understand it, the better you’re able to solve it. Here’s a look at some causes of nail infections and what to do about them.
Study Shows Correlation Between Hairdressing, Miscarriage; Risk to Nail Technicians Unproven
Although a recently published study reports that female cosmetologists who work full-time and regularly use chemicals face up to twice the risk of miscarriage as other women, researcher Esther John, Ph.D., cautions nail technicians not to take the information out of context.
The Nail Doctor on Inflammation and Infection
The Nail Doctor is in to give us the scoop on the signs of inflammation, and how to handle fungal infections.
Can Fungal Infections be Passed from Client to Client?
Paul Kechijian answers questions on nail infections, how to deal with unpleasant fungus and a frequent nail-biter.
The Nail Doctor: Splitting Nails and Pregnancy Precautions
The Nail Doctor is back to tell us about nail deformities and the safety of artificial nails during pregnancy.
The Nail Doctor: Brown Lines and Acetone
The Nail Doctor helps us interpret brown lines on our nails, and the potential effects of acetone.
Cuticles Help Protect Against Infection
Although structurally small, the cuticle plays an important role in maintaining the integrity and function of the nail and its surrounding tissues.
Know the Warning Signs of Chemical Sensitivity
Tired and cranky? Bothered by headaches, nausea, or blurred vision? It may be you’re sensitive to the chemicals you work with. Short of entering a plastic bubble, learn how to protect yourself from chemical overexposure.