Wellness
There is Life (and Productivity) After Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome doesn’t have to mean the end of a nail career, but if you suffer from tingling, numb, or aching hands, adjust your working technique and see a doctor.
A Steady Hand
Shaky hands may be the result of a medical condition or performance anxiety. If your doctor says you’re fine, then learn to relax and slow down.
Disinfecting Your Non-Metal Files
Examine the pros and cons of disposing of, saving, or disinfecting your files.
Debunking the Fungus Myth
Fungal infections of the fingernail are relatively rare and can only be treated with internal prescription medications.
Editor's Note: Clean Up Your Salon or Clear Out
Nail Anatomy 101
Nails don’t breathe, they don’t sweat, they don’t eat, and they don’t need a regular rest from artificial extensions.
The Nail Doctor: Bandaging Aggravates Nail Ailments
Covering problem nails with a bandage is the most common aggravating factor I see in nail disorders.
Servicing Clients with Autoimmune Disorders
Knowing what to do with special needs clients before they walk through the door will make both you and the client more comfortable and the service more meaningful.
Ask the Nail Doctor
Every month, our nail doctor answers readers' questions about any health-related issue.
Help Clients Break Habits
It’s not uncommon to see clients with nail deformities characterized by ridges on the nail plate. Called habit tic, it is a benign habit that often relieves a person’s anxiety.
Servicing Clients With Special Medical Needs
Clients with diabetes or circulatory disorders can be safely serviced by using gentle techniques.
Don't Ignore Minor Infections
Information about mild or serious infections will help you understand the importance of your own hygiene as well as increase your appreciation of the complexity of the nail area and make you aware of when a patient needs medical care.
Be an AIDS-Safe Salon
Common sense and board safety compliance should keep your salon free of most diseases, including AIDS.
Editor's note: We Want Our MSDS!
Only 32% of nail technicians have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the products they use.
The Holiday Season: Fun, Frenzied, Profitable
Plan ahead to capitalize on the holiday season’s profit potential, and you’ll be jolly all through next year.
When Is “Clean” Clean Enough?
The issue of disinfection is confusing and sometimes frightening. But knowing what to use and when alleviates fears and helps keep everyone safe.
Protecting the Salon Environment, Part II
Work safely in the salon by understanding potential chemical dangers and exercising commonsense precautions.