Wellness
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.
Aerovex Celebrates 25 Years, Unveils New Ventilation System
Since 1988, Aerovex Systems has developed innovative products to provide proper ventilation appropriate for all salon chemical services. Now Aerovex is unveiling two new state-of-the-art Salon Source Capture Ventilation Systems featuring “Healthy Air” technologies. The new “Healthy Air” source capture ventilation systems combine eHEPA technology with enhanced activated carbon filtration.
Pure Organics Spa Starter Kit
The Spa Starter Kit from Pure Organics by La Palm Spa Productions is an all-natural, certified organic spa pedicure system.
Personal Trainer: Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common complaint among techs due to the nature of our posture: In a typical day, we can spend hours hunched over a desk or a pedi tub.
5 Things You Should Ask Your Nail Biting Clients, and Why
Use the information you gather from your consultation with nail biters not only to decide what you should do in the salon to help them break the habit, but also to educate them on the things they should be doing at home to guarantee their success.
Under the Microscope: Onychogryphosis
Onychogryphosis refers to nails that have thickened and developed a deep curve.