Wellness
Your Morning Ritual: 7-Point Checklist
If you think your sleeping patterns are pretty good but you’re still kind of tired during your salon work day, it may be your morning routine that’s tripping you up.
by Tracy Rubert
Beauty Bus Offers Free Salon Services for Chronically Ill
The Beauty Bus Foundation offers its services to give chronically and terminally ill patients and their caregivers a chance to unwind and be pampered — all free of charge.
by Tracy Rubert
Healthy Tech: Dreneigh Cobb
After years of yo-yo dieting, nail tech and business owner Dreneigh Cobb lost more than 55 pounds in order to inspire her clients and to take control of her health and her career.
by Tracy Rubert
On My Mind: Who Cares? We Should
The commitment to eating right, exercising, and work/life balance are all essential parts of self-care. In an industry that’s all about caring for others, I marvel at how many of our readers prioritize taking care of themselves as well.
by Beth Livesay
Hotline Reports 250 Cases of Sex and Labor Trafficking in Nail Salons Since 2007
From December 2007 to December 2016, approximately 2,950 cases of sex trafficking in the commercial massage and health and beauty service industry were reported to hotlines operated by Polaris, a leading anti-trafficking organization in the United States.
Steps to a Sparkling Clean Salon
Keeping the salon clean shouldn’t be a struggle! By establishing a routine, it’s easy to keep your salon sanitary and in tip-top condition. This guide will help you establish the steps you need to take. To make your job easier, we’ve categorized tasks according to priority and frequency.
CND Bootcamp 2017
On January 12-18, 2017, CND kicked off its famous biannual CND Boot Camp 2017 in San Diego, Calif. with CND Education Ambassadors, selected candidates to join a long-lifetime experience-training week to become CND Education Ambassadors and special guests around the globe.
Sheet Masks: A Simple Upsell
The masks are left on the client’s face for an extended period of time — usually 10 to 30 minutes — to allow the skin to reap all the benefits.
You Can Recycle That?!
It’s time to move past recycling basics like paper, plastic, and aluminum. Read on to find new life for many of the items that may cross your salon’s threshold — from packing peanuts to wine corks.
Something to Talk About: Gel-Polish Removal
Dehydration or damage? The debate rages about the cause of white spots that appear after gel-polish removal. Your comments educate clients about what’s happening when removal is rushed.
Are You In OSHA Compliance?
As a nail tech, you understand that you must comply with your state board’s regulations. But did you know that you also must comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations as well?
by Tracy Rubert
Get Barbicide Certified for Safe Salon Services
Demonstrate your dedication to infection control education and providing safe services in the salon by becoming Barbicide Certified.
by Tracy Rubert
Crowdsourcing: What do you do for self-care after work?
This month we asked nail techs: What do you do for self-care after work?
by Tracy Rubert
A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Yellow Nails
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses yellow nails. Causes range from cosmetic concerns — like polish staining — to medical conditions such as fungus, onycholysis, and yellow nail syndrome.
Colorful Nail Treatments
When it comes to nail treatments, manufacturers aren’t just seeing clearly. As the caretaker of your clients’ nails, making sure nails are in a healthy condition to be painted is just as important as the manicure itself.
Healthy Tech: Suzy Yaqrah
After a rude awakening when shopping for clothes, Susan Yaqrah immediately took action to lose weight and feel better. In spite of health set backs, this determined nail tech has stayed the course, lost weight, and feels great.
by Tracy Rubert
How to Offer Natural Nail Spa Services
From handmade scrubs, to aromatherapy, to decor, here’s how to take your typical salon offerings from ho-hum to spa-wonderful.
by Tracy Rubert