Wellness
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Don’t get caught off guard by a planned or sudden staff absence. With a bit of thought and planning, extended leaves won’t negatively impact clients or salon income.
Doesn't This Smell Bother You?
As nail techs, we’re often asked about the dangers of the smells in the salon — but it’s not the smells that should cause us concern. Learn the facts on air purification, and then take steps to protect yourself and your clients.
Take My Polish Bottles, Please
At Recess in Los Angeles, owner Nidhi Lal pays more than just lip service to the salon’s eco-conscious reputation. She’s made an offer to clients who might otherwise dispose of their half-empty polish bottles improperly: Bring them into the salon and for every 10 bottles, they will receive a free manicure. For every 15 bottles, they earn a free pedicure.
by Judy Lessin
What Is Lichen Planus?
Lichen planus is an inflammatory skin condition that can be itchy, painful and leave permanent scars.
Woodward Launches At-Home Screening Test for Nail Fungus
Woodward Lab's kit helps diagnose toenail and fingernail fungus in the privacy of your own home.
Gotta Get It: Hand and Nail Treatments
Redbook magazine picks Essie nail cleanser as fave.
Marie Claire Picks "Green" Faves
Marie Claire magazine picks natural, planet-preserving style pieces.
Tips Before and After Seeing a Nail Tech
Shape magazine tells readers how to prepare for a trip to the nail salon, and what to do after.
Pretty in Purple
SpaRitual’s Solitude polish was featured in W Magazine’s September 2008 issue in a piece about violet beauty products.
Breathe Life Polish
OPI has joined with the Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA) for an exclusive new polish called Breathe Life — a fresh-air, silvery blue.
Go Green with Zoya Environmentally Friendly Nail Polish Exchange
Through June 1, 2009, Zoya will replenish your nail polish wardrobe and properly dispose of your old polish according to EPA guidelines
Avojuice Skin Quencher Lotions
OPI’s Avojuice Skin Quencher Lotions are fresh-smelling and smooth-feeling.
Let It Go Remover
SpaRitual’s Let It Go Remover features a blend of natural fruit alpha-hydroxy acids with green tea to liberate feet from dry, rough, callus buildup.
Mini Blocks
Star Nails’ Mini Blocks are pre-cut buffing blocks designed to not only be cost effective but also environmentally friendly.
Limited Edition Jungle-Themed Slant Tweezers
Tame those unruly brows with Tweezerman’s new Limited Edition Jungle-Themed Slant Tweezers.
Sandals
Pedi Couture Sandals keep salon pedicures intact and make messy smudges a thing of the past.
Pregnant Clients: Essential Oils to Avoid
It’s hard to believe the practice of aromatherapy could be harmful to a pregnant client, but in fact some essential oils — called “emmenagogues” — are known to induce menstruation or other types of bleeding.