Wellness
The Nail Doctor on Fungal Treatments
Two of the three latest treatments for fungal nail infections have been on the market for more than a year, and they have proved to work quickly, safely, and less expensively than the medications previously prescribed by dermatologists.
Lab Reports
One of my clients has what looks like tiny splinters between her nail bed and nail plate. They are very small, dark, straight lines that appear throughout the nail. Should she see a doctor?
Editor's Note: In Any Language, Sanitation is Critical
As an industry, we endured more than a year of constant television and news reports that scared potential salon customers into thinking that they took their lives into their hands by getting a manicure.
Psychology of a Nail Biter
Rebecca Byrne was passing a nail salon in the local mall when an idea popped into her head. Stopping, she gathered the courage and went in to ask the nail technician if she could put acrylics on her bitten-down nails to help her grow them out.
The Nail Doctor: Children Have Nail Problems Too
Nail problems in children and adolescents may often mirror those disorders found in adults, but some differences exist.
Do Odorless Systems Make Scents?
Odorless and low-odor acrylic systems promised to clear the air for salons and their neighbours, So why, a full decade later, do odorless products occupy only a small percentage of the market?
A Doctor's Notes on Ingrown Toenail Surgery
Ingrown toenails often become severe enough to require surgery. Dr. Mix shows you step by step what happens in the ingrown toenail surgery procedure.
As I See It: FDA and NMC Denounce MMA Use
Whether you call it “dental acrylic,” “porcelain,” or methyl methacrylate (its proper name), there should be no question any longer that MMA does not belong on human fingernails.
The Nail Doctor
A very delicate anatomical structure, the nail matrix is easily injured, damaged, and scarred. Any injury or trauma to tills matrix can show up as a visible change in the nail plate or affect how it grows out.
Industry Groups Collaborate on Cosmetology Standards
"When salon owners hire someone directly out of cosmetology school, they can be assured that person knows the basics.”
Lab Report
With the tremendous technological growth in the nail industry, nail technicians are better prepared for their jobs when they are armed with correct, up-to-date information .NAILS has assembled a panel of experts in the fields of chemistry, dermatology, podiatry, and genetics to answer readers ‘ questions as they relate to the chemicals, products, and techniques they use. Led by Richard K. Scher, M.D., the panel of experts will bring the latest, most accurate information to answer nail technicians’ direct questions bimonthly. Here are the most recent findings from the panel.
Working While Pregnant: Reducing the Risks
Research is inconclusive regarding a link between chemicals used in the salon and certain birth defects, but don’t take chances. Experts agree that using commonsense precautions can substantially reduce any potential risk to pregnant nail technicians.
The Nail Doctor: Nails Are A Window To Your Client's Health
The stories your client s nails tell might not make you a fortune teller, but they do reveal more about her than the polish color she likes best.
A Day at the Doctor’s Office
Richard K. Scher, M.D., is known around the world for his research on nail disorders. A peek into Dr. Scher’s research facility shows how he has brought nails to the forefront in the field of dermatology.
Nails Under The Microscope - Understanding Nail Anatomy & Disorders
Nail technicians should know as much about the inside of the nail as the outside. Here’s an anatomy lesson on the onychium. Pay attention – there’s going to be a test at the end.
Strong Hope For Brittle Nails
Trauma to the nail plate and excessive hand-washing are the primary causes of brittle nails. Simple remedies can produce healthy results.
Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Avoid this painful disorder by taking just a few minutes each day to stretch and strengthen your hands, wrists, elbows, and neck.