Are Dual-Use Setups Comfortable for Techs?
Dual-use setups that allow a client to receive a mani-pedi in the same chair are time-savers for clients. However, if not designed correctly, they can mean an aching back or neck for the tech.
A Healthy Way to Soak Off Acrylics and Gel-Polish
Acetone isn't the only ingredient to soak off products.
Heathy Tech: Kelly Rogacki
While raising two children as a single mom, fitness was the last thing on Ohio-based nail tech Kelly Rogacki’s mind. But as her daughters grew up and needed less care, she decided it was time to start caring more for herself.
California Nail Tech Among Las Vegas Shooting Survivors
22-year-old Taylor Barr was shot in the arm at the Route 91 Harvest Festival Sunday night.
Give Your Salon a Hospital-Grade Clean
Users can sanitize, deodorize, and disinfect their whole salon using only one disinfectant: Equifect 256.
Crowdsourcing: What is Your Biggest Fear?
This month we asked nail techs: What is Your Biggest Fear?
Nails and the Oncology Client
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so in honor of all those affected now and in the future, NAILS is reviewing the best ways for nail techs to service clients with cancer.
Win Clients’ Loyalty By Easing Pain From Their Curved Toenails
The B/S Brace is a magnetic system that corrects extremely curved toenails.
Healthy Tech: Amy Manker
Although Pennsylvania nail tech Amy Manker ate a healthy diet, her body had become weak due to lack of exercise and years of long hours spent sitting down. On the hunt for an exercise she didn’t loathe, she discovered cardio hooping, thanks to her daughter.
Healthy Tech: Susie Meador
Nail tech and salon owner Susie Meador was never satisfied with typical gym visits and never made exercise a priority, but after watching a fitness boot camp class near her salon, she decided to try out the group fitness class for herself and never looked back.
Soothe Sore Muscles With Specialized Lotion
Parodi's Comforting Muscle Lotion relieves overworked muslces.
4 Things to Consider Before Adding a New Service
Anita Lumpkin, director of education for Universal Companies, offers a list of things to keep in mind when salon owners are developing a new service.
Healthy Tech: Kinzie Rutschke
After nail tech Kinzie Rutschke had her first child and became even busier with her career, she knew she had to make time to become more physically active. What started out as just a bit of exercise to stay in shape turned into a full-blown passion for running and competing in marathons.
by Tracy Rubert
Standing Nail Bar Takes Care of Techs' Health
The Spa Within of Manchester, N.H., cares about its nail techs, so they created a unique workstation just for them.
by Tracy Rubert
Healthy Tech: Renee Jones
When Renee Jones was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, she found out the disease was wreaking havoc on her hormones and weight loss efforts. Find out how this busy nail tech and educator took action to make her health a priority.
by Tracy Rubert
Wearing Gloves: Protection With Pitfalls
Gloves seem like a good idea, and they may even comfort clients who perceive them as a sanitation standard. But, surprisingly, there are a few downsides to wrapping our hands in rubber.
Pregnant Nail Techs: Does Good Prenatal Care Mean Quitting Your Job?
Priorities shift the moment you realize you’re pregnant, and that could cause you to evaluate if you’ll continue working. Before you throw your career out with the pedicure water, let’s practice our breathing and consider how to work safely in the salon.