Something to Talk About: Athlete’s Foot
Nearly 70% of adults will experience athlete’s foot at some point in their life. But how do you break the news to a client that she has fungus on her feet?
A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Nail Fungus
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses who is particularly at risk to contract nail fungus and what treatment options are available to those who do get it.
Not-So-Nice Nails
Sara Cole submitted a nail disease photo and won a Clear Nail retail display and Callus & Cuticle Removers from Dr. G’s in a random drawing.
Something to Talk About: Cuticle Oil
Cuticle oil softens skin, repairs cuticles, and extends the life of a manicure. Educate clients on how and when to use it and they’ll see instant improvement — and you may see an increase in retail sales.
A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: July 2015
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses her patients’ top nail-related cosmetic concerns, such as ridging and thickened toenails.
Something to Talk About: Spoon Nails
Indented in the center and flared on the sides, spoon nails can be the result of trauma to the nail or something more serious, such as a systemic health problem. Is the solution enhancement services…or a trip to the doctor?
Something to Talk About: Soft, Peeling Nails
Clients can become frustrated when their nails fail to grow. For those with soft, peeling nails, suggest enhancement services or at-home care options that keep their nails beautiful.
Doctor Gives Feet a Helping Hand
His patients’ desire for more youthful-looking feet — and relief from nagging foot pain — prompted a Beverly Hills dermatologic surgeon to create a Heel-to-Toe Rejuvenation program to keep feet looking and feeling great regardless of age.
by Judy Lessin
CND RescueRXx Repairs and Restores
CND RescueRXx is a keratin treatment designed to repair nails that are splitting and peeling or have white spots.
A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: April 2015
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses the most common causes of onycholysis and its treatment.
A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: January 2015
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses infections of the skin and nails that nail techs should be aware of.
Jessica Cosmetics CEO Talks Treatments
Founder and CEO of Jessica Cosmetics International, Jessica Vartoughian believes nails must be cared for and maintained like the skin with a regimen unique to the individual.
Doug Schoon Talks Nail Fungus, Nail Dehydrators
Industry scientist, Doug Schoon, addresses the most recent information about fungal nail infections and the potential for secondary mold infections of the nail plate. Schoon also answers questions about how nail dehydrators improve adhesion of L&P nail coatings to the natural nail. If you have any questions for Schoon, e-mail Sigourney.Nunez@bobit.com. For more information on Schoon and his weekly video series, Face-to-Face with Doug Schoon, click here.
Something to Talk About: White Spots
Your client wants to know what the white spots are on her nails, and you know they may have been caused by something you did. How do you respond?
IBX Used to Aid Cancer Patient’s Nails
The nail toughening and repair product is being used by nail techs to treat cancer patients’ brittle nails, a side effect of chemotherapy.
Chemist’s Corner: Antifungal Treatments
Is nail fungus contagious? NAILS spoke to former pharmacist and now podiatrist, Dr. Bill Danzeisen, to get to the sole of the matter.
Fungus No More
Rozgé’s Fungus No More helps treat and cure nails of fungus.