Wellness
A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Rare Nail Diseases
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses some of the rare nail diseases she’s seen in her practice, including several types of tumors found under the nail.
The Industry’s Issue With Ingrown Nails
A little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing and can potentially cause a lot of trouble, as in the case of ingrown nails. Do you know how to respond to this common problem?
NAILS Readers Choice Awards 2017 Winners
Every year for the past 14 years, nail professionals have cast their ballots to choose the best products the industry has to offer.
Provide Risk-Free Sanitation With Disposable Nippers
Disposable nippers are an alternative to autoclaving.
Healthy Tech: Sarah Mason
Sarah Mason, a nail tech in Cape Cod, Mass., instantly became a workout fanatic after diving into the fitness scene in an effort to tone up before her wedding two years ago. With a bodybuilding competition under her belt, Mason is putting extreme fitness on hold while she develops her mobile nail business, but health is still at the forefront of her priorities.
Something to Talk About: Onycholysis
Onycholysis is a relatively common condition where the nail plate separates from the nail bed. Sometimes the only treatment required is a gentle touch and a little bit of patience.
Gently Remove Calluses With Compact Foot File
This feminine foot file is also mini, so you can save room for all your other products.
Gently Cleanse Skin with Exfoliating Gel
This gel can be used on the hands and arms and sold as a retail item.
Base and Top Coat Allow for Scrape-Free Removal
OPI's new ProHealth makes removal easy.
Why Clients Shouldn’t Shave Before a Pedicure
Performing a pedicure soon after a client shaves can cause potential harm.
Adapting Nail Care for the Elderly
The over-70 set can benefit from manicures and pedicures, as long as their health and safety are paramount. Learn the unique challenges of dealing with an older clientele.
Gel Treatment Relieves Discomfort from Fungal Nails
The formula heals the fungus by penetrating the nail plate with coconut oil and a blend of other ingredients.
Are Dual-Use Setups Comfortable for Techs?
Dual-use setups that allow a client to receive a mani-pedi in the same chair are time-savers for clients. However, if not designed correctly, they can mean an aching back or neck for the tech.
A Healthy Way to Soak Off Acrylics and Gel-Polish
Acetone isn't the only ingredient to soak off products.
Heathy Tech: Kelly Rogacki
While raising two children as a single mom, fitness was the last thing on Ohio-based nail tech Kelly Rogacki’s mind. But as her daughters grew up and needed less care, she decided it was time to start caring more for herself.
Something to Talk About: Washing Hands
Salon best practices include handwashing before every service — both for the client and the tech. But why bother when a squirt of hand sanitizer can kill the germs?
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