The Nail Doctor: Brown Lines and Acetone
The Nail Doctor helps us interpret brown lines on our nails, and the potential effects of acetone.
Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome With Good Tools and Work Habits
Manufacturers have created everything from padded armrest to ergonomic chairs so that nail technicians can work more effectively and pain-free.
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.
Gloves and Barrier Creams Protect Working Hands
Protecting oneself against chemical absorption at the salon starts with the simple practice of wearing gloves or applying a barrier cream.
Cigarette and Salons: An Explosive Combination
Keep a strict salon smoking policy to prevent fires, lawsuits, and unhappy clients.
Common Questions Clients Ask About Nails
Why do I need regular manicures? What does my nail technician do to prevent spreading germs in the salon?
How Do You Dispose of Unused Product?
You can’t pour it down the drain and you can’t throw it in the trash, so what do you do with it?
Don't Stress Out: Controlling Stress for a Happy Workplace
Take control of stressful situations by managing your mood and emotions instead of letting them manage you.
The Working Woman's Balancing Act
Share, don’t shoulder, the burdens of raising your family to carve out more personal time and increase the quality of your life.
How Safe Is Wearing Contact Lenses in the Salon?
Professionals disagree on the safety of contact lenses in the salon, but technicians need to be aware of the proper care and potential hazards of contacts.
The Complete Guide to Ventialtion & Indoor Air Quality Control
Finding the right system for your salon is an exhausting process—But the result is clean salon air and comfortable and safe salon workers.
Will Doing Nails Hurt My Baby?
If the volume of mail we receive from mothers-to-be is a fair gauge, there is growing concern among nail technicians that their health and livelihood may be at stake by working with salon chemicals.
A Steady Hand
Shaky hands may be the result of a medical condition or performance anxiety. If your doctor says you’re fine, then learn to relax and slow down.
Debunking the Fungus Myth
Fungal infections of the fingernail are relatively rare and can only be treated with internal prescription medications.
Be an AIDS-Safe Salon
Common sense and board safety compliance should keep your salon free of most diseases, including AIDS.
The Holiday Season: Fun, Frenzied, Profitable
Plan ahead to capitalize on the holiday season’s profit potential, and you’ll be jolly all through next year.
Protecting the Salon Environment, Part II
Work safely in the salon by understanding potential chemical dangers and exercising commonsense precautions.