Wellness
What Is Allergic Contact Dermatitis?
Caused by allergens that come into contact with the skin, allergic contact dermatitis often clears up on its own when sufferers avoid the offending agent.
Secret Ingredient: Soy
Found in everything from lip care products to vegetarian meals, this prolific legume is used in a myriad of ways.
Piggy Paint
Piggy Paint products are made with hypoallergenic, odorless, and non-acetone ingredients to make them ideal for the sensitive skin of children.
Nailtrition
Orly’s Nailtrition Leaves Nails Strong and Healthy
Posture Primer
If you’re like many nail techs, you go home after a long day with aches and pain in your hands, shoulders, and back. Proper posture and improved ergonomics can help reduce these symptoms that are often viewed as an unavoidable side effect of being a nail tech.
The Perfect Polish for Little Piggies
The mom of two little girls who love to get their nails done, Piggy Paint founder Melanie Hurley always hated the thought of her children putting their hands in their mouths after she painted their nails with traditional solvent-based “kid” polishes. The result of her quest for a polish with no harsh chemicals, no foul odors, and nothing that might hurt the environment was Piggie Paint, which boasts the tagline “It’s as natural as mud.”
Secret Ingredient: Papaya
Women used to eat green papaya as a contraceptive.
Beauty for a Good Cause
What Is Onychauxis?
In and of themselves, thick nails pose no danger to a client, but they often indicate a larger problem. Techs can protect themselves and their clients if they proceed with caution.
How to Start Going Green
The Green Spa Network offers these easy-to-implement tips that can help reduce the environmental footprint of your salon.
by Judy Lessin
Wrist-Assist
R.S. Innovations has introduced a new version of the Wrist-Assist with a larger cushion.
Ergonomic Pedicure File
New from RadaPro, the Ergonomic Pedicure File relieves wrist strain and promotes good salon hygiene.
Sole Mate Hydrating Foot Balm
Find your soul mate with SpaRitual’s Sole Mate Hydrating Foot Balm. Made with 71% certified organic ingredients, the balm works to deeply repair, soothe, revitalize, and protect dry, tired feet.
Indian Therapy Pedicure
Elizabeth Ashton Ayurvedic Nail Spa, Long Beach, Calif., uses ingredients from the grocery store to create this specialty pedicure.
What Is Onychogryphosis?
Onychogryphosis refers to nails that have thickened and developed a deep curve. Techs may be more familiar with the term “ram’s horn,” which is the common description given to this condition.
Secret Ingredient: Abyssinian Oil
Because it aids in pigment spread, the oil combats the “caking effect” in lipsticks.
Luxurious Marine Replenishing Hand Treatment
La~Te~Da Salon & Spa in Fort Myers, Fla. combines elements of land, air and sea in this sensory rich hand treatment.