Wellness
Healthy Living: Eye Health
Focusing on the tiny details of manicures and pedicures all day, not to mention the intricacies of nail art, can eventually take a toll on vision and eye health. If you’re experiencing blurry vision or other symptoms, find out what to do to alleviate the problem and what preventive measures you can take now to protect your eye health in the future.
by Tracy Rubert
NAILS Magazine Shares Outrage Over Labor Abuses in New York Salons
NAILS Magazine and VietSALON Magazine applaud the New York Times exposé of the appalling exploitation of nail salon workers in certain communities and urge increased consumer awareness and enforcement efforts.
For Clients: How to Choose a Quality Nail Salon
Pass this information on to your clients to determine if the salon you have chosen is not only providing great nails, but a safe and healthy environment as well.
Under-Curing: Learn the Signs
If protecting your clients’ health is your top priority, then changing your UV bulbs regularly should rate equally high on your to-do list.
Something to Talk About: Soft, Peeling Nails
Clients can become frustrated when their nails fail to grow. For those with soft, peeling nails, suggest enhancement services or at-home care options that keep their nails beautiful.
How to Properly Remove Pedicure Spa Packaging
Learn how to safely remove packaging from a newly delivered J&A Pedicure Spa.
Doctor Gives Feet a Helping Hand
His patients’ desire for more youthful-looking feet — and relief from nagging foot pain — prompted a Beverly Hills dermatologic surgeon to create a Heel-to-Toe Rejuvenation program to keep feet looking and feeling great regardless of age.
by Judy Lessin
Signature Services: Mind, Body, and Sole Organic Pedicure
On the Menu:Nurture your client’s mind, body, and soles with this all-natural, peaceful spa pedicure that’s sure to soothe and calm her senses while making her feet glowing, soft, and beautiful.
by Tracy Rubert
Healthy Living: Working While Pregnant
If you’re expecting, you may be worried about the effects that working in a nail salon all day could have on your unborn baby. Learn what you need to know about working through your pregnancy to protect yourself and your bundle of joy.
by Tracy Rubert
How to Deep-Clean Your Salon
If you’re not in the habit of annually cleaning your salon, you should add it to the list of what it takes to be a successful salon owner. Below we’ve listed tips and techniques, plus advice from owners and techs who make it routine to clean their salons and workstations yearly.
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Conscious polish makers Piggy Paint have a new line for salon-goers.
Beauty Changes Lives Legacy Awards Pays Tribute to Pivot Point Founder Leo Passage
On Saturday, March 21, the beauty industry united to posthumously honor Pivot Point International’s founder Leo Passage. The hairstylist and cosmetology school founder was an advocate for continuing education and he was selected by Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) to receive this year’s Legacy Award for revolutionizing the business of beauty education.
Two Ways You Can Help Tweezerman Help Others
Since its inception 35 years ago, Tweezerman has maintained two bottom lines: one to measure profitability and another to share profits with those in need.
7 Ways to Combat Burnout
Julie Shepperly, a coach and trainer for beauty education provider Milady, shares what she’s learned about moving forward and getting through those times when you just want to give up.
Relieve Back Pain Naturally
The SitSmart from BackJoy offers a holistic and non-invasive means to relieve back pain that results from poor posture.
CND RescueRXx Repairs and Restores
CND RescueRXx is a keratin treatment designed to repair nails that are splitting and peeling or have white spots.
LaPierre Lacquers Benefit Livestrong, Honor Mom
LaPierre Cosmetics donates $1 to the Livestrong Foundation for every lacquer bottle sold, committing to help empower people in the cancer community by addressing unmet needs.