Wellness
The Nail Doctor: Nails that Break and Headaches
The Nail Doctor is back to discuss brittle nail syndrome, the effect of climate on nail growth, and what's really behind those persistent headaches.
What You Should Know About OSHA
Complying with OSHA requirements can be frustrating unless you understand what the agency is, its purpose, and how it works.
Can Menstruation Wreak Havoc on Nails?
Some clients with artificial nails experience lifting or sensitivity at certain times of the month. Is this just a coincidence, or is there a correlation?
The Nail Doctor: Healthy Nails Only Come From a Healthy Matrix
The most important part of the nail unit is its growth center known as the matrix. The nail plate, the unit’s cosmetic structure upon which nail polish is placed, is derived from the matrix.
Rumors of the Demise of Acrylic Are Greatly Exaggerated
There may be some confusion between ethyl methacrylate (a monomer used widely in acrylic systems today) and methyl methacrylate (a monomer formerly used in acrylic systems but banned for use today).
Alpha Hydroxy Acids Can Save Time In Cuticle Care Services
Alpha hydroxy acids are in all kinds of skin care products, but what can they do for nail care? NAILS found out.
The Nail Doctor: Super-Size Edition
The Nail Doctor answers all of your pressing questions and revisits the topic of menstruation's effects on the nails.
Dr. Mix on Foot Care: A Look at Less-Than Perfect Toenails
Identifying and Understanding Common Skin Disorders
Skin problems come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. You may not be a dermatologist, but you can still handle these problems with confidence and without risk to yourself or your business.
The Nail Doctor: Over-vigorous Manicuring Can Cause White Nails
Toluene Exposure Warning Signs Mailed to California Technicians
California nail technicians recently receive a letter from a group of professional nail polish manufacturers describing what toluene, a solvent use in nail polish, is and what health effects it can have if user is overexposed.
The Nail Technician's Bill Of Rights
Ideas on how to protect and support the nail technicians.
Artificial Nails in the Operating Room: Do Beauty and Patient Safety Mix?
Infection control is a hot topic these days. Let’s face it: The world is a grimy place. As doctors and executives learn more about how infectious diseases are transmitted, many hospital administrators have begun to look at the way the hospital itself operates for ways to better protect both patients and staff from possibly harmful bacteria that can cause infections.
Top Coats: The Crowning Glory
Nail technician want to dry polish fast, showcase it with a glossy shine, and preserve it with a durable finish. Can a top coat do all this?
The Nail Doctor: Chemotherapy Can Affect Nails
A reader asks if a client who's undergoing chemotherapy for cancer is seeing its effects on her nails.
Getting Get a Leg Up on Vein Disease
Sitting or standing still doing nails for hours on end can ex-acerbate the symptoms of vein disease, but there are new treatments that will get rid of the problem altogether.
Psoriasis Of The Nails
Psoriasis is a condition that most frequently manifests on the skin. Approximately 4% of the American population (10 million people) is affected by this disorder. Most of these patients have psoriasis that involves their nails.