Whisper vs. Whisper MiniVent: Choosing the Right Source Capture System for Your Salon
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How to Accommodate Overweight Clients
If your salon isn’t equipped for plus-sized women, you may be losing out on valuable clientele.
by Nancy Kirk
Collect Nail Dust With Discreet Device
The device helps improve air quality.
Provide Risk-Free Sanitation With Disposable Nippers
Disposable nippers are an alternative to autoclaving.
Healthy Tech: Sarah Mason
Sarah Mason, a nail tech in Cape Cod, Mass., instantly became a workout fanatic after diving into the fitness scene in an effort to tone up before her wedding two years ago. With a bodybuilding competition under her belt, Mason is putting extreme fitness on hold while she develops her mobile nail business, but health is still at the forefront of her priorities.
Why Clients Shouldn’t Shave Before a Pedicure
Performing a pedicure soon after a client shaves can cause potential harm.
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.