Wellness
Hand and Foot Scrub Recipe by Leah Light
Auckland, New Zealand-based nail tech Leah Light is an international nail correspondant for Perez Hilton's blog. Here, she shows viewers how to make their own sugar scrub. View more of her videos at http://cocoperez.com/category/leah-light.
Our Better Half
NAILS is in the Valentine’s spirit, and so are many of our readers. As an ode to all of the significant others out there — who help with housework and, importantly in the beauty profession, cope with crazy night and weekend schedules — here are some beauty professionals and their loved ones who make it all work.
by Sree Roy
Under the Microscope: Exfoliative Keratolysis
Exfoliative keratolysis is a condition where the top layer of the skin perpetually peels due to a breakdown in the keratin that forms the epidermal tissue.
World Record-Setting Cut-a-Thon Delivers for Charity
West Chester, Pa.-based Calista Grand Salon and Spa broke a Guinness World Record for most haircuts.
Beauty-Pro Hot Towel Steamer Demo
This new hot towel steamer is ideal for manicures, pedicures, waxing services, and more. For more info, visit www.beautypro.us.com.
Luméjere Floating Wick
This centerpiece creates no odor and no soot, but, like certain types of candles, its oil can be used as a cuticle or massage oil on clients
A Gem of a Collection
The Semi-Precious Home Collection by The Amazing Stone Fragrance Corporation uses semi-precious gems to enhance candles, reed diffusers, room mists, hand soaps, and body oils — and the result is beautiful.
IonFlow 50
A durable, high-quality indoor air purification system, the LightAir IonFlow 50 features a sleek and stylish design that would complement any salon or spa decor.
Icky But Safe
Fish pedicures are unlikely to cause infection, according to a report released in October from the U.K.’s Health Protection Agency titled “Guidance on the Management of Public Health Risks from Fish Pedicures.”
The Salon Inspector Says …Clutter Is Crazy
Nothing screams “unprofessional” louder than a station cluttered with stuff. Unclutter your manicure table and keep it clutter-free throughout the service.
Nontoxique: The Name Says It All
When it turned out the nail and beauty products she used every day as a nail tech were making her sick, Sheila Fredriksen sought out healthy, holistic, and effective products to use instead. When she found nothing that fit the bill, she hired a chemist and together they created the Nontoxique line of hand and foot care products.
Nurture Cuticles
In the January 2012 issue of Essence magazine, celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan shares some secrets on how to avoid dried-out cuticles in winter.
Arizona State Board faces lawsuit from dispatch service that sends cosmetologists to homebound clients
Angels on Earth Home Beauty LLC, a cosmetology dispatch service founded by entrepreneur Lauren Boice, filed a lawsuit against the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology accusing it of “irrational, oppressive, and unlawful regulations.”
by Sree Roy
Decorated Sanitation Items: 5 Great Ideas
Decorating these must-have items, such as disinfectant jars and trays, is a great way to get a customized look while also drawing clients’ attention to your focus on salon sanitation.
Under the Microscope: Paronychia
Paronychia is an infection that occurs when there is breakdown in the seal between the skin and the nail plate.
Giving Girls the Boost They Need
Augusta, Ga.-based nail tech Kamisha Winfield believes all young girls deserve to be supported in their dreams and given a positive outlet to express their creativity.
Is the Salon Her Cell?
Every year, women are trafficked into the U.S. with the promise of a better life, but instead they find themselves sold as labor or sex slaves. It happens in every industry, including nail salons, massage parlors, and spas.