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Water: Does It Live Up to the Hype?
Women are constantly being told to drink more water — for a more youthful complexion, to aid in weight loss, to flush out toxins, or simply to maintain overall health. But is there a scientific basis for this push to drink up? NAILS tackles the topic of hydration to come up with some common sense recommendations.
Healthy Tech: Heidi Hankins
After making lifestyle changes and losing 40 pounds, this energetic nail tech felt so great that she decided to become a health coach to help others learn how to turn their lives around.
by Tracy Rubert
Healthy Tech Q & A: Jeanette McGrew
When faced with a warning from her doctor, Jeanette McGrew decided to face her fears and take charge of her own destiny. By focusing her mental outlook, she was able to attain a physical fitness level she never believed possible.
by Tracy Rubert
Healthy Tech Q & A: Lisa DeLegge
Healthy nail tech Lisa DeLegge has always looked good, but she wasn’t always healthy. Despite being slim, she felt weak and out of shape. Find out what she did to change all that.
by Tracy Rubert
NAILS' 10k-a-Day Walking Challenge: The Results Are In!
On January 1 of this year, nail techs everywhere took on the NAILS’ 10k-a-Day walking challenge. Here’s a roundup of some of our participants’ results and how the challenge jumpstarted their new healthy lifestyles.
by Tracy Rubert
Battling Autoimmune Disease
The symptoms of autoimmune diseases — like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia — are often chronic but invisible, adding feelings of isolation to an already frustrating condition. We wanted techs who suffer to know they aren’t alone — and they may have some control over their comfort.
10 Healthy Work Habits That Will Extend Your Career
It’s easy to get so caught up in your work that you forget to take care of yourself, but healthy habits are an investment in your future. Post this list near your work station to remind yourself to practice self care.
by Tracy Rubert
Healthy Tech Q & A: Erika Gravato
Meet healthy nail tech Erika Gravato. Despite an Achilles injury that left her in pain for many months, Gravato has managed to find a fitness plan that works for her. Find out how she maintains her healthy lifestyle.
by Tracy Rubert
Five Mental Refreshers for Weary Techs
Nail tech and instructor Jeri Mallow shares tips to avoid burnout and promote a healthy attitude.
Healthy Tech Q & A: Jill Clark
Meet our first healthy nail tech of 2016, Jill Clark. Over the past two years, Clark has cleaned up her diet, started exercising, and shed more than 100 pounds. Read on to find out her heart-smart strategies and to be inspired to begin your own healthy lifestyle.
by Tracy Rubert
Generation III
The fan pulls nail dust/odor down through the filter, leaving nothing but clean, odor-and-chemical-free air at the source.
Something to Talk About: Wearing a Mask
Wearing a mask at your workstation offers protection, but it could make some clients uneasy. Let them know the motivation behind the mask to alleviate any concerns.
Healthy Living: Healthy Weight Loss
Extra pounds got you down? Jump start the new year and become a healthy nail tech with our fitness formula for 2016.
by Tracy Rubert
Working Wellness
Just in time for your healthy New Year’s resolutions, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite tools and products to help you stay healthy, fit, and fabulous on the job.
by Tracy Rubert
Healthy Living: Heart Health
As the leading cause of death in the United States, heart disease is something we should all be concerned about. Because nail technology is a relatively sedentary job, it’s important to learn the risk factors and make sure you’re taking proper preventive measures to protect your heart health.
by Tracy Rubert
Healthy Living: Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is often referred to as a “wear-and-tear” disease, and because of the repetitive nature of their work, nail techs are at risk to develop this form of arthritis. Spot the symptoms and learn ways to prevent and treat this painful condition.
by Tracy Rubert
Skin, Hair, and Nail Oil
The Skin, Hair, and Nail Oil from Dermae is an all-in-one body treatment that can be used from head to toe to help restore a natural glow.