Wellness
Dadi’Oil Nail Treatment
New from Famous Names, which brought you Lumos top and base coats, is Dadi’Oil Nail Treatment.
Websites Worth Watching: SpaEvidence.com
Is there scientific evidence that a 45-minute massage decreases stress hormones and boosts the immune system or that mineral baths and mud packs alleviate pain? Yes and yes, say the folks behind SpaEvidence.com.
How to Best Fix Broken or Chipped Nails
The April 2012 issue of Marie Claire shared with readers the best solutions to fixing and preventing broken or chipped nails.
Backscratchers Salon Vac System
Hair stylist and Salon Vac user Melissa Knoll demonstrates Backscratchers' Salon Vac system.
Retail Boutique: Eco-Friendly Kitchenware
Why not let your green salon serve as an inspiration to your clients? From recyclable beverage glasses to organic soaps in your bathroom, if your products are sustainable and cute, everyone will be wondering where you shop — and you can point them in the direction of your retail space.
Under the Microscope: Koilonychia
Also known as spoon nails, koilonychia is an abnormality of the nail that causes it to be flat or concave and the outer edges of the nail to flare out.
Beauty Pros Are Changing the World
The Beauty Changes Lives Blog answers that question by showcasing how beauty professionals and ordinary “civilians” are using beauty to benefit individuals and communities around the globe.
OPI’s Schaeffer Raising Millions for Diabetes Research
Schaeffer’s personal goal is to raise and donate over $5 million to help City of Hope continue to advance their mission. He will personally match up to $2.5 million raised for the George W. Schaeffer Endowment for Innovation in Diabetes Research.
Nail Manufacturers Council Site Expands Content
The new web page for the Professional Beauty Association’s Nail Manufacturers Council (NMC) contains even more educational reference materials designed for beauty professionals and consumers.
Green Salon: Features of an Environmentally Friendly Nail Salon
ROB|B Salon has earned the distinction of being the first-ever nail salon to be certified as environmentally and energy-efficient by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Color Therapy: The Next New Thing
Qua Baths and Spa at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is one of the first spas in the country to offer Aura-Soma therapy, a combination of massage and aromatherapy with the natural healing powers of color and light.
Three Oils Combine to Fight Fungus
New from Backscratchers Salon Systems, Herbal Synergy Nail and Cuticle Enhancer combines oregano oil, tea tree oil, and cinnamon oil to create a natural, powerful agent that attacks nail fungus.
Remove Manicure Dust While You File
The Medicool ManiVac is a compact, modular vacuum system designed to remove potentially harmful manicure dust while you file.
The Salon Inspector Says …
Though required by your state board, most nail techs do not wash their hands before starting a service.
Resurface Stem Cell Reconstructing Serum
Dermelect’s Resurface Stem Cell Reconstructing Serum is a skin-perfecting system that utilizes extracted stem cells of the Swiss Alpine Rose.
Cuticle Conditioning Butter Sticks
Butter up your clients with Cuccio’s new cuticle conditioning stick, also available with a retail counter display.
secret ingredient} primers & bonders
With most gel and acrylic systems, a bonder or primer is applied to the natural nail first to increase adhesion for the enhancement.