Wellness
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.
Controlling Odors in the Salon
The amount of odor is directly related to how quickly a liquid evaporates. That means preventing the rapid evaporation of liquids can lower the odor in the environment.
Cuti-Cocktail Pen and Pusher
SpaRitual’s new Cuti-Cocktail Pen and Pusher offers a soothing cuticle treatment while also having a hard pusher for cleaning the nail plate.
Damaged Nail System
Jessica’s Damaged Nail System rebuilds nails from the foundation to the surface.
Modern Manicure at Modern Day Spa
Modern Day Spa, Arlington, Va., demonstrates its Modern Manicure.
Alert Clients to the Risk of Skin Cancer on Feet
Pedicurists are in the unique position of being able to advise clients of the risks and educate them about sunscreen use.
Secret Ingredient: Licorice Root
Many licorice candies and sweets are actually flavored with the similar-tasting herb anise.
Day Spa Soothes Weary Feet in the Community Room
When Briana Borten opened a second Dragontree Holistic Day Spa in the Portland International Airport, she made very few changes to accommodate the unique location. “Overall, though, we are trying to recreate the traditional day spa environment as much as possible, offering the same treatments and attention.”
It's Not About Pretty, It's About Healthy
For $66 and one hour and 45 minutes of your time, the staff at Wet Paint Nail Spa in Cambridge, Mass., will inspect your feet for calluses, ingrown nails, cracks, and other symptoms of hard use, give you a fabulous pedicure, and teach you proper care of the feet at home.
What Is Foot Odor?
Summertime is here and that means it’s time for open-toed shoes and perfectly polished piggies. But not everybody looks forward to the time when shoes are optional. Some people prefer to keep their shoes on to cover their feet — and an unpleasant foot odor.
Pregnancy and the Nail Tech
As a nail tech, you spend a large part of the day surrounded by chemicals. Now that you’re pregnant, is there anything that needs to change?
Secret Ingredient: Silk Protein / Silk Peptide
Silk proteins provide and retain moisture, protect skin from dehydration, and give it a smooth, silky feel.
Sanitizer Jars
These adorable sanitizer jars are two new options — dubbed “Martini Nails” and “Manicure Time” — to William Marvy Company’s standard No. 6 Manicurist Jars.
Citra Essentials Kit
The Citra Essentials Kit has one Citra Formaldehyde Free Nail Strengthener that naturally strengthens soft, peeling nails, and a Nail Tek Mini Crystal File with carrying case.
Believe Spring 2010 Polish Collection
SpaRitual’s Believe Spring 2010 Collection has a unique charm with an inspiring mantra engraved into it for each nail lacquer.