Wellness
UV Protection for the Cautious
We all know UV lights are safe, but what about those clients who aren’t so sure? If one of your clients is shying away from gel-polish services out of concern that the nail lamp may increase the risk of skin cancer, you can put her at ease.
Something to Talk About: Product Allergy
The telltale signs of a product allergy are easy to identify and hard to ignore. Educate your client about what’s happening and how you can help.
Roundup: What is Your Favorite Nail-Related Topic to Teach and Why?
From sanitation to anatomy to nail art, instructors from around the globe share the classroom lessons they most love to teach.
Trio 3-in-1 Treatment
Cuccio has introduced a product to its Nail Solutions line that works to repair the damage inflicted on nails through a variety of factors.
Protection With Attitude: Masks
RZ Mask has created this comfortable face mask for those looking for advanced dust and allergy protection.
Laptop Stand Doubles as Mani Station
Nail tech and hairstylist Melissa Thun of Studio Four in North Bend, Ore., found ergonomic ease on Amazon in the form of a Windsor laptop table she uses to perform manicures.
Study Reaffirms UV Lamp Safety
Supporting findings made in earlier studies, the latest independent, peer-reviewed study demonstrates that UV lamps commonly used for hardening gel-polish are safe and do not increase the risk of developing skin cancer.
NAILS' 10 Most-Viewed Questions Answered
Straight A’s for Our Top Q’s: With topics ranging from private label retail to proper mix ratios, nailsmag.com’s 10 most-viewed questions cover a lot of ground.
Personal Trainer: Age-Related Hearing Loss
It may not play a part in your life yet, but age-related hearing loss is likely to affect you or someone you love. Seek treatment early to avoid feelings of isolation and depression.
From Farm to Manicure
Is a garden the new must-have addition to a salon setup? More salons are growing their own herbs, fruits, and vegetables for use in scrubs, manicures, and pedicures.
A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Fungal Infections
In response to several questions from readers, Dr. Stern is addressing the topic of fungal infections of the nail and its treatment in this month’s column.
I Survived a State Inspection
We don’t know anyone who enjoys a visit from the state inspector, but we’ve learned it’s often not as bad as we imagined. These techs tell their survival stories.
What’s the Most Important Thing You Learned in Beauty School?
Customer service? Technique? Sanitation? We asked readers to share the most important information they took away from their days in beauty school and received a variety of helpful responses.
What’s the Most Important Thing You Learned in Beauty School?
Customer service? Technique? Sanitation? We asked readers to share the most important information they took away from their beauty school days and received a variety of helpful responses.
Cracked Heel Formula Mousse
The cracked heel formula mousse by Footlogix incorporates dermal infusion technology and is proven to moisturize and repair extremely callused, thick, and cracked skin.
One-Step Disinfectant
Splish Splash’s One-Step Disinfectant is a clear, odorless, EPA-approved formula with no artificial blue dye and is now available in a new economical 128-gallon bottle.
ZenSpa Intense Heel Repair Cream
Jessica Cosmetics’ ZenSpa Intense Heel Repair Cream rejuvenates cracked, dry heels during the winter months with the restorative powers of vitamin E, aloe vera, and shea butter.