Wellness
How Nails Changed My Life
The beauty business is more a calling than a job for most nail techs. For many it provides the freedom to make your own schedule and be your own boss. For others it enables you to raise others’ spirits through your care and your artistry. We asked readers to tell us: How has the beauty industry changed your life?
Getting Happy
Women’s Health shares some of-the-moment tips on how to get the most out of a pick-me-up manicure on bad hair and tight jean days.
Low-Flow Pedicure Spas
It’s no secret that pedicure spas can use a lot of water, a fact that’s reflected in your salon’s monthly water bill and maybe in some nagging guilt in your conscience about your environmental footprint. Luckily, spa manufacturers have been steadily decreasing the amount of water needed to perform satisfying pedicures, so here’s a look at their latest low-water-usage options.
by Sree Roy
Under the Microscope: Athlete’s Foot
This common infection of the feet is most often characterized by cracked, flaking, and peeling skin between the toes.
by Judy Lessin
Secret Ingredient: Gold
In nail artistry, technicians often incorporate gold flakes or gold powder, as well as various brands of clear lacquer filled with gold leaf pieces.
Nourish Clients' Skin With Simple Ingredients
Here are some quick and easy food based blends you can use to perform Mandi Newton's Ancient Soak, Scrub, and Rub Procedure on the feet.
What Is Onychatrophia?
“Atrophy” is simply the wasting away of a part of the body. The same thing can happen to nails.
Secret Ingredient: Red Wine
Ancient Chinese, prior to the second century B.C., made wine from the wild native grapes growing in mountain climates.
ejuvenate
Hands deserve daily pampering, just like the body and face. That’s why Essie has introduced ejuvenate — a comprehensive luxury hand treatment system that helps to combat signs of aging and reveal new, younger looking skin.
Sole Mate
Sole Mate helps dissolve and soften thick calluses and fight foot bacteria.
Green Salon Certification Launches in Florida
The Florida Association of Beauty Professionals (FAB) has launched a new, industry-wide certification program that will allow environmentally friendly salons to demonstrate their commitment to the industry and consumers.
Soy Candles
SpaRitual’s Soy Candles offer soothing aromas and tranquil lighting to instantly increase the relaxation of any service.
Get Found by Wellness Community
“All salons, yoga and Pilates studios, spas, gyms, and other companies that provide fitness and wellness services are invited to add their business to MindBody Finder,” said Rick Stollmeyer, founder and CEO of MindBody.
What Is Haglund's Deformity?
Anyone who has walked in high heels for any length of time can imagine the origin of Haglund’s deformity.
Help Clients Prepare for a Visit to the Nail Doctor
Be an informed patient by avioding common mistakes and misperceptions about a visit for you first nail evaluation.
Secret Ingredient: Peppermint
Ancient Greek and Romans crowned themselves with peppermint during feasts and adorned their dining tables with its sprigs.
Study Finds No Increased Cancer Risk for Nail Techs
Scientists at the Cancer Prevention Institute of California (CPIC) recently released findings from the largest epidemiologic study of licensed California cosmetologists and nail techs.