Wellness
Insoles Ease Foot Pain
A poll conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association found that 55% of Americans miss a day of work due to foot problems.
Yoga Puts Pain Relief at Hand
Yoga not only provides an excellent program for physical and mental health, it may offer some relief to nail techs suffering from symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Off to a Clean Start
Keeping your salon clean is one of the most important things you can do to safeguard yourself and your clients’ health. Before you start working on your client’s nails, take a look around your salon to make sure it’s as clean as it can be.
Ancient Beauty Secrets Transformed
It’s almost unimaginable to think that ancient civilizations were as concerned about beauty, image, and body care as we are today. Yet studies of ancient Egyptian tombs prove otherwise. Cosmetic implements such as razors, tweezers, and eye makeup palettes have been revealed inside.
Soap Vs.Sanitizers: Soap Wins Hands Down
New guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urge doctors and nurses to stop washing their hands with soap and water between patients and instead rub on a fast-drying hand sanitizer.
Getting a Step Ahead of Onychomycosis
Once deemed almost impossible to treat, newer antifungal medications are claiming cure rates of 80% and higher.
Go to Healthy Extremes With Feet
Do your best not to get on a client’s nerves -- because you never know who might have peripheral neuropathy. The loss of sensation in feet and hands that marks this not-uncommon condition leaves the unaware client susceptible to infection.
The Gel Menagerie
With the new technology being applied to gels there is a good range of options for techs looking to create pink-and- whites, correct damaged or misshapen nails, add shine and protection to natural nails or acrylic enhancements, or give a client durable and long-wearing nail color. The main thing to keep in mind when dealing with various forms of gel is that the primary difference between them is the viscosity.
Unsanitary Practices- or Unscrupulous Lawyers?
Nail salons and Industry observers are crying foul over a California consumer group’s lawsuit against nail salons for using a single bottle of polish on multiple clients. The State Board says it’s the attorney’s—not the practitioners’—actions that should be questioned.
Help Desk
The panelists answer your tricky questions! In this edition we cover flat nails, calluses and more.
Warts Warrant a Sticky Solution
The best treatment for common warts -- duct tape -- might be found right in your toolbox.
The Help Desk Panel Answers Your Questions
This month our guest panelists deal with lifting, allergic reactions, and the difference between a "classic pedicure" and a spa-type pedicure.
Closing In On Ingrown Toenails
Wearing tight, closed-toed shoes is an invitation for ingrown toenails. Soreness, irritation, and pain are just a few symptoms clients live with. Here we give you tried-and-true solutions to ease client discomfort.
Don't Be Sidelined by Carpal Tunnel
Heeding your body's warning signs may be the best way to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome.
Carpal Tunnel in the News
Is surgery more effective than wearing a splint for carpal tunnel relief? Study shows wearing a magnetic wrist wrap also reduces pain.
Stretch Your Day
Nail techs can significantly reduce muscle tension and soreness and lower stress levels simply by incorporating a few yoga poses and breathing techniques into their daily work routine.
The Help Desk
"What can I do for a client with dry, rough, cracked hands?" asks our first reader.