Wellness
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
Something to Talk About: Ingrown Toenails
Pesky and painful, ingrown toenails are often the result of improper filing or ill-fitting shoes. Here are a few ways to deal with this common culprit.
The Cure for Inspection Anxiety
Do you suffer from salon inspection anxiety? I’ve got the right prescription for you: Get prepared and be proactive.
Crowdsourcing: Going Green
This month we asked nail techs: What efforts are you making to go green in your salon?
by Tracy Rubert
Is Ours a Risky Business?
After almost three decades, a rare diagnosis prompts one nail tech to ask the question, “Is this related to my work?” In an effort to shed some light on difficult questions, we did some digging and asked some questions of our own.
Client of the Month: The Arthritic
Arthritis is America’s #1 cause of disability. Educate yourself about this often debilitating disease, and then try some of our techniques and suggestions for providing a service that offers comfort to your clients suffering with arthritis pain.
What It Means to Be Green in 2014
Ready to do your part to help the environment? Greening your salon is easier than you think. Our comprehensive guide takes you beyond “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” with innovative ideas to help you offset your carbon footprint.
by Tracy Rubert
Manicure Micro Exfoliant
Cuccio Naturalé has introduced Manicure Micro Exfoliant to help hands look and feel great from the very first use.
Safety Sells
Medinail Learning Center has two online certification programs, the Advanced Nail Technician Program (ANT-C) and the Medical Nail Technician Program (CMNT).
Does Your Acetone Pass the Test?
Wondering whether to buy your acetone at the beauty supply or the hardware store? The fact is, acetone is acetone, but some acetone contains small amounts of other impurities, says Doug Schoon, president of Schoon Scientific and co-chair of the Nail Manufacturers Council on Safety.
Keratin Is Key to Trind Treatment
The Trind Keratin Nail Treatment kit provides a chemical-free solution for thin, brittle, and chipped nails
Retail Boutique: Eco-Friendly Items
Celebrate Earth Day every day with these eco-friendly, totally chic products. Made from natural ingredients, your customers can leave your salon with these items feeling like they are doing themselves and the planet a favor.
Something to Talk About: Pseudomonas
Known behind the desk as “green spots,” pseudomonas is easily treated and simple to explain. Help your client learn to manage greenies so she can avoid an interruption in nail services.