Wellness
In a Female-Dominated Industry, We're Hard Hit by Breast Cancer
One out of every nine women will develop breast cancer, which means one in nine nail techs will probably develop breast cancer too. The beauty industry has rallied behind the cause of awareness and research, but how does our industry of predominantly women address the disease on a personal level?
The Doctor is “IN” - Establishing a Salon-Doctor Relationship
Finding a good doctor is like finding a good nail technician – people want a personal referral from someone they trust. If you’re still looking for Dr. Right, here are some suggestions from physicians and nail techs who’ve made referral relationships work.
The Nail Doctor: New Antifungal Treatment Shows Promise
Clinical trials demonstrate that the prescription nail lacquer does penetrate the nail lacquer does penetrate the nail, enabling it to get to the fungus, which begins and is active in the skin underneath the nail bed.
It's Simple Ergonomics
Pam Karousis found an unusual item to help with back pain felt by many technicians.
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Dr. Phoebe Rich answers your questions on lupus and acetone-free removers.
FDA Approve Antifungal Nail Treatment
Frequently Asked Questions: The Nail Doctor
Your questions answered! What causes fungus, what to do about brittle nails, and more.
The Life of a Bottle of Polish, from Manufacturer to Your Salon
Over the years NAILS has examined the chemistry of polish and its ingredients, how colors are chosen, and even how polish is bottled. Here we cover it all—the life of a bottle of polish beginning to end.
Nails And Nurses Don't Mix
If you believe CNN, you may have to say farewell to some of your clients in the medical field, or at least transition them to natural nails.
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The Nail Doctor answers your questions about strep, overgrowth, and white spots.
Rub Your Toes the Right Way
Can Vicks VapoRub cure nail fungus? It’s deep-heating, but is it antifungal? When nail technician Pam Karousis of Nail Designs Unlimited in Cortland, Ohio, read an article in her local paper suggesting that Vicks VapoRub can cure toenail fungus she was understandably skeptical.
The Doctor Is In
With Dr. Rich and Dr. Bronow.
Lab Reports
The Help Desk
Featuring Doug Schoon and David Dyer
Bonn vs. MMA: She’s going the distance
CIR Approves EMA Use in Monomers
Not to be confused with MMA, EMA has been deemed safe for professional use and consumer contact.
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