Wellness
Bringing the Outdoors In
Stop and smell the roses with these nine ways to get Mother Nature to be a regular at your salon.
In The Clean: The Great Salon Bug Battle
To help combat germs in the salon, knowledge, a commitment to your clients, and an assortment of professional sanitation methods can keep you in the clean.
Join the Fight to End Breast Cancer
This month the beauty industry is passionate about pink. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, your favorite nail manufacturers are making donations to life-saving charities when you purchase their products.
Sold On Sanitation
Stock up on these hard surface and implement cleaners, then be sure to talk up your sanitation and disinfection practices to your clientele. If you strictly follow the instructions on the product labels, you’ll be well on your way to keeping your clients safe — and sold on your salon.
All Steamed Up
State boards governing the actions of professionals providing hand and foot beauty have been shaking up the regulations with new sanitation provisions. We set out to clear up the confusion and find out what’s happening in your neck of the woods.
Diagnosing Different Nail Types
Not all nails are perfect. Some are thin, some are ridged, and some have cracks and tears. But luckily techs have a number of natural nail products to strengthen and treat a variety of nails. Here’s a quick guide from Nail Tek’s Mary Jo Zwirowski.
Local Healthy Nail Ordinance Captures National Attention
San Francisco’s newly passed Healthy Nail Salon Recognition ordinance is intended to address occupational health hazards among the city’s more than 200 nail salons and 1,800 nail technicians. This ordinance establishes a voluntary recognition program for salons that use polishes and top and base coats that are “three-free.”
Secret Ingredient: Glycerin
Although glycerin has about the same food energy as table sugar, it does not raise blood sugar levels, nor does it cause cavities.
Foot Treatments Honor Age-Old Ayurvedic Wisdom
Bodipure offers a line of foot care products by Italian brand LakShmi. Called Pada, it draws on the traditional wisdom of Ayurveda, aromatherapy, and other natural healing systems.
What Are Myxoid Cysts?
Myxoid cysts are small, rounded deformities that occur around the fingers and toes. Though often harmless, a visit to the doctor is still suggested to rule out any larger issue.
Retail Boutique: Gift Wrap
Bright, bold wrapping paper and complementary gift tags can transform any holiday package into a work of art. These companies provide stylish seasonal products with an eco-friendly or design-savvy twist.
Milady Offers Online Instruction on Infection Control
A new online continuing education course from Milady teaches the salon and spa professional how to avoid dangerous situations while keeping the salon or spa clean.
by Judy Lessin
UV Nail Lamps Are Safe, Say Industry Experts
The findings by three nail industry scientists contradict the conclusions of a medical report that warns of an increased risk of cancer on the hands after exposure to a UV nail light.
Pretty with Pink Polish
OPI’s Nail Lacquer in Pink of Hearts is part of Shape magazine’s Products That Give Back for October.
Stop Spliting and Peeling
Redbook magazine answers the question of splitting and peeling nails in their October Q & Triple A.
Organic Polish Gets Popular
The new Ginger + Liz Colour Collection has already become popular with celebrities.
Rose Hues
Elle’s It List for October supports Breast Cancer Awareness month with all things pink, such as OPI Nail Lacquer in Pink of Hearts.