Wellness
Are You Among the Cap-Conscious?
Good for you for recycling plastic water bottles — but are you leaving the bottle caps on as you conscientiously recycle? If that’s the case, you are actually getting in the way of your own green efforts. It turns out that leaving on those little caps can cause your water bottles to be rejected —and prevent them from being recycled at all.
Pedicure Poise
Pedicures can be quite tough on a nail tech’s body. Holding legs while clipping toenails, massaging calves and ankles, and scrubbing down thick callus can all quickly lead to sore backs and arms — and cranky dispositions. Here’s what some techs have done to keep their poise during strenuous pedicures.
For the Good of the Team
Sure we love our clients and the work we do, but it’s our relationships with coworkers that can make the difference between a so-so work environment and a place we look forward to returning to day after day. NAILS asked readers: What do you do that’s special or unique at your salon to foster team spirit?
SaniTablet
Sani Care’s SaniTablet for pedicure foot spa baths is effective against bacteria and the organism that causes Athlete’s Foot Fungus.
Callus Cream
Sanitas Skincare’s Callus Cream is an extra-strength treatment formulated to re-texturize and soften hard, callused skin.
Eco-Conscious Polish Collection
Billed as “seven gorgeous colors to suit any occasion… or dress,” Sheswai’s first polish collection is three free and has unique bottle caps made from sustainably harvested wood grown on family-owned tree farms.
Breathe a Little Easier
Keeping salon air breathable is not all about your ventilation equipment; some of it comes down to your work habits. Once your ventilation system is in place, the Nail Manufacturers Council (NMC) advises taking these easy steps to further minimize your exposure to potentially irritating or harmful substances.
by Judy Lessin
Secret Ingredient: Pumpkin
The jack-o-lantern tradition originated in Ireland, where they carved turnips and put burning coals inside.
What Is Skin Cancer?
Gone are the days when we slathered baby oil on our skin and competed with each other for the darkest skin tone. However, factors other than the sun play a role in the development of skin cancer, so even those who use the highest SPF can still be at risk. Learn to recognize changes in the skin that could indicate skin cancer and educate your clients about the importance of early treatment.
A Sanctuary for One
Cindi Rice’s philosophy of one-on-one attention at The Nail Sanctuary has ensured that the owner-designed-and-operated salon’s appointment book is filled up to a year in advance.
by Thi Dao
Secret Ingredient: Ginseng
The term ginseng comes from the Chinese word meaning “man root,” because the root’s forked shape makes it appear humanlike.
Nail Cravings: Fixing Bitten Mittens
Adding nail enhancements to bitten nails can be a rather complicated and tricky procedure.
Replace-A-File System
Tropical Shine’s Replace-A-File system consists of a disinfectable plastic file core and a replaceable strip.
Para Clean
Depilève’s Para Clean is specifically designed to clean paraffin wax from warmers, floors, and counter tops.
Mint Anti-Spray
Nouveau Nail’s Refreshing Mint Anti-Spray is one of the most versatile and popular antiseptic sprays on the market, and has been reformulated with a refreshing new peppermint fragrance.
ChemStop Air Cleaner
The compact design of Luraco Technologies’ ChemStop Air Cleaner allows the unit to be placed on a technician’s worktable to remove fumes from her breathing zone.
Hurting Hands
What if no doctor or medical study could confirm it, but through a network of your peers you learned many nail techs develop similar pain in their wrists, fingers, and thumbs? Would you choose to proactively reduce your risk of pain based only on anecdotal evidence?