Wellness
On My Mind: A Personal Story About Personal Touch
As service providers in the beauty industry, you have the opportunity to touch your clients' (and their familes') lives. Editor Hannah Lee shares her personal story.
by Hannah Lee
Advanced Education Eases Clients' Fears
“Showing we care about clients’ safety when it comes to nail services enhances trust in us as professionals," says Medical Nail Technician Claudia Cox.
t4 Spa Concepts Sanitation
Spa sanitiation by t4
t4 Pedicure Spa Maintenance
t4 Pedicure Spa Maintenance
That Healthy Glow
Encourage your clients to practice safe sun by slathering on the sunblock and using nail polish to give their skin a more tan appearance.
Beauty Pure
The Valentino Beauty Pure is a nail dust collector and an at-the-source air filtration system in one. All nail dust and odors are eliminated after being pulled down through a state-of-the-art filter, leaving nothing but clean air, says the company.
Growing Green
As we become more aware of our health and environment, many of us are making small changes to "go green." Those changes don’t need to end when we walk into the salon. By taking small steps, we can improve our work environment as we "grow" green.
Nail Tech Hand Towels
Soft Landings are hand towels specifically designed for nail techs by inventor Kathy Weltman.
Fungasoap
Organic soap company Vermont Soapworks has teamed up with PediFix to create Fungasoap, an all-natural liquid soap that fights foot fungus. The soap is enriched with tea tree oil, an essential oil that has been used to fight fungal infections for centuries.
Spa Scrubs and Unscented Creams
H2O Plus has introduced two new nail treatments: Spa Hand and Cuticle Scrub and Spa Unscented Hand and Nail Cream.
Secret Ingredient: Panthenol
Panthenol was the original ingredient that inspired the name for international hair care brand Pantene, which made its debut in 1947 in Europe.
New Relief for Heel Pain
Teachers, sales personnel, athletes and other groups of people who spend large amounts of time on their feet commonly suffer from aches and mains in the legs, knees and feet. One of the common ailments experienced by people who are standing much of the time is a condition called Plantar Fasciitis.
Beating the Winter Nail Blues
Shape speaks with NYC-based dermatologist Neil Sadick, M.D., about fixing some of the most common wintertime nail issues.
New Laser Technique Tackles Onychomycosis
Dr. Krista Archer, a Manhattan foot specialist, offers her patients a new treatment, an in-office laser called the CoolTouch CT3 plus CoolBreeze, that treats discolored, thickened, fungal toenails.
Under the Microscope: Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic recurring condition that commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin.
Doctor’s Weigh in on Cuticle Work
Allure gets expert advice on cuticle work from Richard K. Scher, professor emeritus of dermatology at Columbia University, and May P. Lupo, clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans.
The Science of Gels: How Gel Nail Products Work
What’s really going on when your client puts her hand in a UV or LED nail lamp? We explain what gel nail products are made of and why they work so well.
by Sree Roy