Wellness
Under the Microscope: Hammertoe
Hammertoe is a bending and hardening of the joints in the second, third, fourth, or fifth toes.
Skin, Hair and Nail Oil
derma e’s Skin, Hair and Nail Oil is an all-in-one treatment with organic argan oil and a boost of pure jojoba oil plus kukui oil.
Match the Product With the Foot Problem
Footlogix has introduced a mobile app to help identify clients’ foot conditions and select the best product for them.
Therapy for the Feet
Using heat or cold, TheraPED soothes swollen feet and reduces foot and toe pain by pampering and stretching sore feet.
Veteran Tech Shares Pedi Wisdom
The owner of Angelic Beauty Works in Dearborn Heights, Mich., nail tech and esthetician Ruth Windsor has written a pedicure manual for the professional technician that shares her years of experience.
Fire Damages Nail Polish Manufacturer Warehouse in Santa Ana, Calif.
Rejuvacote 2
Rejuvacote 2 is Duri Cosmetics’ new three-free nail care treatment for sensitive nails.
Pedicure Scrubs
Cácee’s Pedicure Scrubs smell and feel good enough to eat with sweet, candied sugars and the scents of Mango, White Tea, Tangerine Honey, and Pomegranate.
Brush Kleen
Brush Kleen by Nouveau Nail is an all purpose professional brush cleaner that removes excess acrylic build-up while conditioning the bristles, preventing them from drying out.
Antifungal Nail Lacquer
A new brand on the market, Fiore Rx produces FDA-registered antifungal nail lacquer. Created by a physician, the lacquer is intended to protect nails and prevent nail fungus.
Restore Damaged Nails Kit
Nail Tek’s Restore Damaged Nails kit helps repair weak nails back to health and vitality.
Pedicure Plus
Tweezerman’s Pedicure Plus is a stainless steel nail cleaner and ingrown toenail file in one ergonomically designed and easy-to-use tool.
Hand!Spa Nice Day
Hand!Spa Nice Day hand lotion from Alessandro is a deeply hydrating formula for hard-working hands infused with pearl protein extract and macadamia oil.
Who Doesn’t Love Chocolate?
“The scent of chocolate triggers the release of chemicals in the brain that produces a feeling similar to when one first falls in love,” says Dr. William Comiskey, N.D., founder and president of Keyano Aromatics, Inc., makers of the Chocolate Spa Collection.
Eat No Dust
If filing debris has you down, Erica’s ATA may have just the thing. Its NV210 is a portable vacuum system that can be easily moved around the salon from nail station to pedi tub.
Where Germs Thrive in a Nail Salon
You might be ready to put flu season and the hyper-vigilance behind you, but before you do, consider the places that some nasty bacteria and viruses hang out waiting to make a comeback.
Personal Trainer: Arthritis
Though more than 100 types of arthritis exist, two are most familiar: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease. Osteoarthritis, on the other hand, is often referred to as a “wear-and-tear” disease. Because of the repetitive nature of their work, nail techs are at risk to develop this form of arthritis over the course of their careers.