Wellness
Bacterial Infections Can Make The Nail Green
Green discoloration of the nail plate is the most common change in nail color of the fingernails. Yellow-green, green, and green-black discolorations of the nail plate are caused by pseudomonas bacteria, which can grow in the cleft between the nail plate and nail bed at the base of the nail.
“I” is for Individual
Highly visible locations, high-energy operators, and principals with a vision have all charted i Natural Salons’ course for success.
Editor's note: Toluene Controversy: Fair Or Foul?
The inflammatory news report offered no scientific backup, no reports or studies on the effects of toluene, and no comments from polish manufacturers.
Consumer Group Sues Polish Manufacturers Over Warning Labels
A California court must decide whether toluene in nail polish poses a sufficient health hazard to consumers and nail technicians to require warning labels.
Nail Pigment Changes Can Mean Cancer
Cuticles Help Protect Against Infection
Although structurally small, the cuticle plays an important role in maintaining the integrity and function of the nail and its surrounding tissues.
Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome With Good Tools and Work Habits
Manufacturers have created everything from padded armrest to ergonomic chairs so that nail technicians can work more effectively and pain-free.
Know the Warning Signs of Chemical Sensitivity
Tired and cranky? Bothered by headaches, nausea, or blurred vision? It may be you’re sensitive to the chemicals you work with. Short of entering a plastic bubble, learn how to protect yourself from chemical overexposure.
Gloves and Barrier Creams Protect Working Hands
Protecting oneself against chemical absorption at the salon starts with the simple practice of wearing gloves or applying a barrier cream.
How Do Nails Grow?
The nail is formed by the matrix a boomerang-shaped structure located under the sin of the proximal nail fold and cuticle. The lunula, the white half-moon between the cuticle and nail bed is the only visible portion of the nail bed.
Give Clients the Healing Feeling
Reflexology requires skill and some intuition, but experts say clients are willing to pay more to feel better.
A Client's Nail Care Guide
You know how you want your clients to take care of their nails at home – send these guides home with them to make sure they know.
Cigarette and Salons: An Explosive Combination
Keep a strict salon smoking policy to prevent fires, lawsuits, and unhappy clients.
The Stories Nails Tell
Nails don’t talk, hut they do reveal a lot about: a persons lifestyle and grooming habits. And, if you know what to look for, they also reveal signs of poor health.
Common Questions Clients Ask About Nails
Why do I need regular manicures? What does my nail technician do to prevent spreading germs in the salon?
How Do You Dispose of Unused Product?
You can’t pour it down the drain and you can’t throw it in the trash, so what do you do with it?
Patch Test Pinpoint Causes Of Allergies
When a client exhibits redness, small blisters, swelling, separation of the nail plate from the nail bed, or tenderness of the nail bed and nail folds, this usually indicates contact dermatitis, a skin allergy to a product or ingredient.