Wellness
Tammy Taylor Hospital-Level Disinfection for Home and Business
Tammy Taylor's First Choice Disinfect Concentrate is a hospital-level disinfectant, registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It cleans toilets, floors, walls and all hard surfaces. An 8-oz. bottle of concentrate makes 32 half gallons of hospital-level disinfectant, First Choice cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes in one easy step and there is no need to rinse. Just let it air dry. You Might Also Like: What's New in Salon Disinfection
Healthy Tech Q & A: Jill Clark
Meet our first healthy nail tech of 2016, Jill Clark. Over the past two years, Clark has cleaned up her diet, started exercising, and shed more than 100 pounds. Read on to find out her heart-smart strategies and to be inspired to begin your own healthy lifestyle.
by Tracy Rubert
Know Your Onychos: A Nail Disease Quiz
As nail professionals, we don’t diagnose or treat medical conditions, but being able to spot trouble empowers us to help guide clients to seek appropriate help. Take our quiz to check your knowledge.
12 Ways to Achieve Happiness and Balance in the New Year
Diane Lang, a positive living speaker, author, and life coach, urges everyone to set the year off to a positive start with resolutions that add meaning to their lives.
Generation III
The fan pulls nail dust/odor down through the filter, leaving nothing but clean, odor-and-chemical-free air at the source.
Medinail Announces New VP, Monthly Scholarships
MediNail Learning Center has appointed veteran nail tech, educator, and Nail Talk Radio CEO/host Athena Elliott to the position of company vice president. In addition, ANT scholarships will now be offered monthly.
Push to Ban Microbeads Is Expanding
As those tiny plastic pellets known as microbeads make their way down our drains and into our oceans and lakes, a growing number of states — eight at press time — are taking steps to ban their use, while the federal government is also exploring the issue.
Something to Talk About: Wearing a Mask
Wearing a mask at your workstation offers protection, but it could make some clients uneasy. Let them know the motivation behind the mask to alleviate any concerns.
A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Aging Nails
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses the changes that take place in the nails as we age, including an increase in ridging, thickening, yellowing, and onycholysis (nail separation).
Healthy Living: Healthy Weight Loss
Extra pounds got you down? Jump start the new year and become a healthy nail tech with our fitness formula for 2016.
by Tracy Rubert
Working Wellness
Just in time for your healthy New Year’s resolutions, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite tools and products to help you stay healthy, fit, and fabulous on the job.
by Tracy Rubert
The 10 Worst Things a Nail Tech Can Do
Whether a result of inexperience or bad habits, these 10 troubles tend to consistently trip up techs. Can you honestly say you have never committed any of these major missteps?
Medinail Offers Free Training and Accreditation
The Medinail Learning Center now offers an online Safe Salon Rating (SSR) training module free to nail techs.
Online Course Explores Working With Physicians
Online education company Salon Gurus has launched a new program: Nail Technicians Working with Physicians.
Something to Talk About: Brown Spots
Brown spots on the nail can be the first evidence of a larger problem. Help clients recognize when the issue may require a doctor’s attention.
Waterless Manicure Using Bodipure Keratin Gloves
The all-in-one manicure treatment is formulated with 100% vegetable active ingredients derived from renewable sources.
Healthy Living: Heart Health
As the leading cause of death in the United States, heart disease is something we should all be concerned about. Because nail technology is a relatively sedentary job, it’s important to learn the risk factors and make sure you’re taking proper preventive measures to protect your heart health.
by Tracy Rubert