Wellness
What To Do — And Not To Do — If You Nick a Client's Foot
Think twice before applying a topical antibiotic to a client's wound — it may hinder the healing process.
Keeping Clients Safe From Germs in the Salon
To ensure your clients’ loyalty, it’s important to give them a sense of confidence in the cleanliness of your salon.
Sponsored by REJUVENATE DISINFECTANTS
Tips for Treating Frozen Shoulder and Fibromyalgia
Frozen shoulder is the result of scarring, thickening, and shrinkage of the joint capsule, or an injury.
by Anne Moratto
So What Are Parabens Anyway?
Parabens are a family of related chemicals that are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetic products.
Restore Brittle Nails to Health
Gehwol med Protective Nail and Skin Oil contains ingredients like wheat germ oil, panthenol, and bisabolol to care for the nails and skin.
Chicago Says No More: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training for Cosmetologists
In many communities, salons are at the center of connection, communication and coming together after disaster and heartbreak. Salon professionals also hear stories from their clients--who open up and share in the chair--that alert the stylists to situations of violence and abuse. But then what?
by Anne Moratto
Healthy Tech: Victoria Rodriguez-Smith
Titusville, Fla., nail tech Victoria Rodriguez-Smith keeps to a raw vegan diet. She’s found that it improves her health and her mood.
The Amazing Career and Lifestyle Workshop
My career and struggles do not qualify me to write, speak or teach you—my solutions do.
Argan Oil
The Entity Argan Oil uses unrefined oil to maintain the integrity of the Argan seed. The oil is cold pressed, which prevents the lipids and antioxidants from breaking down underheat, and is then triple filtered to maximize purity.
Green Tea Lemongrass Collection
Salt of the Earth's Spring and Summer 2019 collection utilizes green tea lemongrass to the four products: A mineral cream, mineral mud, creamy scrub, and mineral salt. The mineral cream helps rebuild collagen and repair damaged skin, with ingredients like anti-inflammatory grapeseed oil and vitamin E, and trace minerals. The mineral mud uses bentonite clay to remove toxins and bacteria from the skin. The creamy scrub includes a detoxifying salt, and sugar to gently exfoliate dead skin cells. T
Q&Lu Spa Essentials
Light Elegance has released its first all-natural spa line, Q&Lu Essentials. The collection features a lot of nutrient rich products, like the bamboo-inflused lotion and exfolidating scrub, sea-salt soak, and a tension-relieving spa oil. Q&Lu Spa Essentials are designed to be an all-in manicure and pedicure system.
Cuticle Pusher and Nail Prep Tabs
The cuticle pusher and nail prep tool from Gelish is a helpful tool when preparing the nail bed.
Nurture Oil
The NSI Nurture oil blends vitamins C and E five emollients, which includes jojoba, safflower, soy, wheat germ, and grapeseed oils, a combination of which aids skin renewal and nourishes the fingers. Jojoba is a mousturizing oil, while grapeseed oil posseses regenerative and restructuring qualities.
The Devil in the Break Room: Avoiding the Temptation of Gossip, Overeating and Negativity
The long-term consequences of the devil in the break room are just not worth it.
Service Spotlight: CBD Skincare and Nail Services Go National
The Red Door Salon & Spa has launched brand-new CBD-enhanced services for both body and nails, with facials launching this summer, utilizing products from Color Up Therapeutics.
by Jamie Newman
Smooth-e Base Coat Tackles Aging, Ridged, and Dry Nails
Essie’s new ridge-filling base coat, Smooth-e, combats more than just ridges.
May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Share these tips from the American Academy of Dermatology on limiting sun exposure and reducing the risk of skin cancer.