What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
Painful and often persistent, plantar fasciitis can be troublesome to treat because what is necessary seems nearly impossible.
Playing Defense with Disease
Nail techs play an important role in protecting clients. The three Cs — cuticles, colors, and contours — can be early indicators of larger health problems.
FootKiss Callus Removal Kit
Welcalm’s FootKiss Callus Removal Kit is a simple four-step kit that removes callus in as little as 10 minutes.
What Are Corns?
Though a common ailment, corns can often be avoided by something as simple as changing one’s shoes.
On My Mind: Fear Factor Doesn't Fly With Us
Risé Carter of NSI, Doug Schoon of CND, Paul Bryson of OPI, and numerous other manufacturers and nail techs have sent letters to Dr. Oz. I encourage you to do the same. Go watch the video and then click on the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.
by Hannah Lee
What Are Pincer Nails?
A common and potentially painful condition, pincer nails can often be avoided by careful detection and proper care.
Callus Cream
Sanitas Skincare’s Callus Cream is an extra-strength treatment formulated to re-texturize and soften hard, callused skin.
What Is Skin Cancer?
Gone are the days when we slathered baby oil on our skin and competed with each other for the darkest skin tone. However, factors other than the sun play a role in the development of skin cancer, so even those who use the highest SPF can still be at risk. Learn to recognize changes in the skin that could indicate skin cancer and educate your clients about the importance of early treatment.
Nail Cravings: Fixing Bitten Mittens
Adding nail enhancements to bitten nails can be a rather complicated and tricky procedure.
You’re Never Alone When a Nail’s Ingrown
Ingrown toenails are painful afflictions that usually require a doctor’s help to remove. But if you catch them early enough, you can help maintain the nail using a special Ingrown Nail File and prevent the nail from growing into the surrounding skin.
Nail Accessories to Look Out For
Essence suggests nail products for strengthening, filing, and correcting.
Stop the Nail Biting!
Nail biting not only looks ugly, but can injure the nail matrix and lead to infection. Shape magazine tells readers how to break the biting habit.
Krystal Clean Nails Solution
DiaDerm Laboratories’ Krystal Clean Nails solution effectively kills 99.9% of microbes and germs that cause nail infections.
What Is Onychorrhexis?
It’s a long name for a common condition — longitudinal ridging — and just the type of problem that makes nail techs look like miracle workers in the eyes of their clients.
Ingrown Toenail Myths Debunked
When it comes to ingrown toenails and how to treat them, misinformation abounds. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons offers this list of myths you may hear from clients and how to counter them.
Cuticle Aid
Cuticle Aid from Set-N-Me-Free is a non-oily cream full of wound healing aloe vera and vitamins.
Sclerotherapy Improves the Look of Aging Hands
Dermatologists are successfully using sclerotherapy — a longstanding treatment for spider veins — to improve the appearance of aging hands. Understanding what’s available to your clients can make you a valuable resource.
by Judy Lessin