Wellness

A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Subungual Hematoma

In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses subungual hematoma, an accumulation of blood under the nail plate resulting from trauma to the fingers or toes.

Hemp Salve Relieves Irritations and Aches

The vegan and organic skin care product can be used on all skin types. 

Foot Peel Brand Introduces Men’s Edition

Offer this mask to your male clients. 

Classes For The Foot Forward Summit Are Live!

Check out the amazing classes lined up for the summit! Register by July 12th to save $100 on your ticket.

Diabetic Nail Clients: Proceed With Caution

When a disease is as common as diabetes, it’s easy to forget that diabetic foot care is hardly a routine matter. Educate yourself on the serious issues that can result from a simple pedicure.

Healthy Tech: Hilary Dawn Herrera

After gravitating toward vegetarianism and picking up Pilates, Hilary Dawn Herrera realized her newfound energy had a positive impact on both her personal life and career.

Welcoming Summer and Sunscreen-Lathered Feet

June 21 marks the first day of the sunny season this year, and that means — happily — that pedicure sales will go up. 

Healthy Tech: Sally Callaghan-Hayward

Still happily working fulltime at 71 years old, Arizona-based nail tech Sally Callaghan-Hayward has always lived an active life. Her decision to make health a priority early in her career has afforded her a nail career spanning over four decades.

Plumbing-Free Spa Chair Minimizes Space

Gel-Polish Soaks Off in Water

Christrio’s Diamond Gloss Gel Polish is made of natural resin, and requires no base coat, top coat, or cleansing.

Cannabidiol Cream Relieves Pain

The M.A.D.E. CBD cream can be used for muscle aches, cramps, soreness, scars, and sunburns. 

All About Adhesion: How Nail Products Stick to the Nails

What factors contribute to how well a nail coating bonds to the nail — and how can we improve that adhesion?

Dazzle Dry Partners With WeForest Project in India

VB Cosmetics’ Dazzle Dry is partnering with global non-profit WeForest to help regenerate forests in the Khasi Hills of India.

Disposable Jet and Liner Minimizes Bacterial Growth

Contego states their product eliminates cross contamination because germs are being discarded completely, as opposed to other pedicure spa sanitation methods.

3 Ways Effective Cleaning and Disinfection Products Can Improve Your Business

Keep your salon clean while building a better business.

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Yoga Program Seeks to Relieve Techs’ Physical and Mental Stress

Nail tech Nicole Cox became obsessed with her ability to transform her state of being through yoga, which has benefited her personal life as well as her career.

Solvent-Resistant Gel Promotes Healing

This solvent-resistant gel functions as a base for nail polish as well as a protective shield to add strength and smooth out damaged or ridged nails.