Wellness
Under the Microscope: Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Caused by allergens that come into contact with the skin, allergic contact dermatitis often clears up on its own when sufferers avoid the offending agent.
Dry But Fly
Wow your clients with waterless pedicures that go above and beyond what’s expected — with iPods, heating pads, and new products — to create a more luxurious service.
Combat Career Burnout
Check out these four ways to get your mojo back when you’re singing the blues. Your body and mind will thank you, and you’ll be able to enjoy your career in the nail industry for years to come.
Beach Locale Inspires Natural Nail Salon
After a lengthy hiatus, one-time nail tech Pamela Reeder jumps back into the salon world — toes first — with an array of natural nail services in Solana Beach, Calif.
Tabletop Dust and Odor Removal
The company’s new Generation III table model delivers a smaller solution for harmful dust and odors.
Magic Nail Growth
LCN’s Magic Nail Growth soaks into the nail to improve its suppleness.
Nail Artist Chronicles Life’s Ups and Downs
A nail technician and artist for 33 years, Tina Panariello has written about her struggles to succeed in this industry in an autobiography.
Under the Microscope: Onychauxis
In and of itself, onychauxis — or thick nails — poses no danger to a client, but it often indicates a larger problem.
A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert
In her second column, Dr. Stern covers spoon-shaped nails, Mee’s lines, habit tic, and more.
Eco-Friendly Salons Go Mainstream
Determined to break the mold of a quickie salon with mediocre quality and service, this dynamic duo brought a new salon concept to market. And the market was ready.
Stainless Steel Implement Line
Backscratchers’ Stainless Steel Implement Line meets the newest sanitation laws and provides surgical-grade materials for healthy client care.
Personal Trainer: Upper Back Trouble
On top of a full day at the salon, we ride in the car, sit at the computer, watch TV, and interact with our phones. It’s a full day of poor posture, where our shoulders are pulled forward instead of held straight. Avoid the pain that is likely to develop by strengthening and stretching the upper back muscles.
Good for You, Good for Your Clients
Yoga Sandals have plastic-lined toe separators that make them perfect for spa trips — and for your retail section.
8 Reasons to Join the IPA
Founded in 2004 by the late Dr. Dennis Arnold, the International Pedicure Association advocates safe pedicuring through education and support for its members. Membership in the organization demonstrates to your clients and peers your commitment and dedication to providing safe professional pedicuring services.
Professional Stainless Steel Pedicure File
This double-sided file has multi-directional SS grit that prevents shredded skin and micro-lesions and raised dots that get to the problem areas faster with much less effort.
Defense Disinfectant Concentrate
This concentrated formula is used to disinfect implements and prevents the growth of bacteria, fungus, and most viruses.
Position Hands Properly
The Pampered Perch hand and foot support was developed by nail tech Theresa Cantu to hold clients’ hands and feet in position while she worked on their manicures and pedicures free from back, neck, and arm stress.