Wellness
Portable and Rechargeable LED Nail Lamp
Nail Superstore offers a portable and rechargeable LED nail lamp that delivers the ideal amount of light for detailed work on manicures or pedicures.
New Cuticle and Nail Oil
Dazzle Dry by VB Cosmetics introduces a non-yellowing cuticle and nail oil that features a nutritionally rich blend of natural safflower oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, sesame seed oil, olive squalane, shea better, lavender oil, and ylang ylang oil.
SofSpa Softening Cream Concentrate
SofSpa Softening Cream Concentrate from Pedi-Sox is designed to absorb slowly and then deeply penetrate the skin.
Base Coat Incorporates Art and Simplicity Into a Modern Salon
With displayed artwork and all-natural products, this Denver nail salon, owned by a mother and daughter, brings a whole new meaning to the term “nail art.”
Oil-free Cuticle Softener
Geluv’s Oil-free Cuticle Softener is a non-greasy and lanolin-enriched formula that removes cuticle and dead tissue safely without cutting.
10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Work/Life Balance
Ah, the elusive goal of balance. How do we achieve it? Instead of epic goals and aggressive life change, let’s look at what you can do now…today.
Cuticle Oil+
Orly’s Cuticle Oil+ gives a boost to your client’s beauty regimen with a cuticle conditioner made from a nutrient-rich formula of vitamins and oils aimed to soften, condition, and heal dry, problem cuticles.
Almost Natural Polish
April 2014's InStyle magazine tested products to see if they really work. Mischo's Luxury Nail Lacquer claims "green," and "all-natural." The testers ensured that while not totally green, these polishes are five-free, meaning they don't have formaldehyde, or formaldehyde resin, camphor, tolune, or dibutyl phthalate (DBP). Manicurist Madeline Poole gives the polish a two thumbs up for coverage, shine and the shape of the brush. InStyle testers were disappointed about quickly their nails chipped, but with a paper-heavy office job, chipping might be unavoidable.
Four Step Starter Kit
The Four Step Starter Kit from Bio Creative Lab features four new spa products for the hands, feet, and body.
Are Gel Manis Safe? FingerNailFixer Tells All
Would you like some scientific facts about gel manicures instead of just opinions? How about some factual data that you can look at for yourself and decide on the safety of your manicure. Here is some information from Holly Schippers (The FingerNailFixer) to give you the opportunity to make a fact-based decision.
Manicure Micro Exfoliant
Cuccio Naturalé launched Manicure Micro Exfoliant, the newest addition to its manicure collection that features sugarcane and bamboo powder.
Client of the Month: The Mom-to-Be
Your pregnant client needs special pampering — her hormones are raging, and she probably can’t see her own feet or even clip her toenails! Learn about the challenges she’s facing so you can lend a helping hand and ease her discomfort.
by Tracy Rubert
NAILS Editor Hannah Lee on The Today Show
NAILS editor Hannah Lee appeared on The Today Show on Friday, May 2, 2014, as the counterpoint voice to a new study that says UV nail lamp users may have an increased risk of skin cancer. Hannah pointed out that you are exposed to more UVA rays from natural sunlight walking or driving to the salon than you can in a UV lamp. Last year's study by Drs. Dowdy and Sayre is the benchmark we should all refer to.
Chemist’s Corner: Glitter
Read what Jim McConnell, a chemist and the president of Light Elegance, has to say about how glitter's made and why it sparkles.
Free Foot Care Offered to Diabetics in St. Kitts
The North American School of Podology recently went beyond the call of duty to make a difference to the feet of almost 900 people living on the island of St. Kitts. From January 21 to 24, NASP — along with its graduating class of 2014 — offered a unique free four-day foot care clinic to help Kittitians with skin- and nail-related foot problems.
My Other Life: Wendy Causey, Reiki Healer
Healing Hands: Wendy Causey, a nail tech at Vivify Hair and Nails Studio in Torrance, Calif., is a practitioner of Reiki energy healing.
by Judy Lessin
Medinail Learning Center Presents Educational Webinars
Medinail Learning Center (MLC) has launched a series of monthly webinars for nail techs